Fiesta Hermosa is almost here (May 23-25), and that means it’s time for our lucrative Parking Lot Fundraiser! This annual event raises over $12,000 to support our schools over the three-day weekend—but we can’t do it without you!

We need volunteers! Just two hours of your time this weekend can make a huge difference. SIGN UP HERE and be part of something amazing!

Bonus for Middle Schoolers! Earn 8 Service Points for each two-hour shift worked—but remember, you must volunteer with a parent to qualify!

Want to take it up a notch? We’re looking for a Day Chair to oversee one day of the weekend. It’s a key role to keep the day running smoothly, but it’s not an all-day commitment. Interested? Reach out to jeff.ackermann@yahoo.com to learn more.

The Scholastic Book Fair at Hermosa View officially starts TOMORROW and runs through the end of the week, Friday, May 22nd.

📚 Shopping Times: View students will visit the Book Fair during their regular library time. Families are also welcome to shop:

• After school until 3:30PM (2:30PM on Wednesday)
• Thursday evening hours: 4:00–6:00 PM

We still need volunteers to help make it all happen. Shifts are just 40–60 minutes, no experience needed.

👉 SIGN UP HERE

Make shopping easy by setting up your student’s eWallet—a safe, cashless option you can share with family and friends to contribute.

👉 Create your eWallet

Questions: Sarah Wofford, View Book Fair Coordinator

Get ready for the most epic Field Day celebration yet — and we need YOU to make it happen!

• Hermosa View Field Day – June 2nd
• Hermosa Vista Field Day – June 3rd

From running stations to cheering on our students, your support makes all the difference in creating a day our kids will never forget. Sign up below for your school's Field Day and claim your volunteer spot, slots fill up fast! Let's make 2026 the most unforgettable Field Day yet!

👉 To volunteer at View, sign up HERE.

👉 To volunteer at Vista, sign up HERE.

Looking for 5th - 8th Grade Parent Volunteers! Valley Spirit Games will be at the Beach on Wednesday, May 27th. We will depart school at 10:10am, and will come back to school at 1:51pm. We appreciate all the parent support and help we can get. Please review the available slots here and sign up where you can. Thank you!

We still have a few breakfast items (bagels/donuts) needed for the Honor Roll Breakfast on Thursday, May 28th. Please sign up HERE if you can help. 

We are also in need of more gift cards or Venmo donations for the raffle - the gift card raffle is a big hit for the students! Email Christine Shultz for drop off or Venmo information.

Thank you for helping us celebrate our 299 Honor Roll students this year!

Imagine crossing next year’s school supply shopping off your list already… 🎉

Head to 1st Day School Supplies to purchase exactly what your child will need for next year—right now. It’s super easy… click, pay, done!

Kits ship directly to the school and include high-quality, name brand products at affordable prices—no more hauling supplies on the first day.

Convenient, easy, and hassle-free—with competitive pricing and $5 per kit going back to HVPTO.

Order below (for next year’s grade level):

• Hermosa View (TK–2nd): Order HERE
• Hermosa Vista (3rd & 4th): Order HERE
• Hermosa Valley (5th): Order HERE

Need a wardrobe refresh?! Search no further than the HVPTO Online Store 😉 From now until the end of the school year, all remaining Spirit Wear inventory is on sale for 50% off.

Get your gear HERE!

Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, volunteered, donated, bid, danced, and celebrated with us at this year’s Hearts of Hermosa! ⛵💙 Because of this incredible community, HBEF can continue funding the programs, teachers, and opportunities that make Hermosa schools so special.

We’d love your feedback as we begin planning for next year. Please take a few minutes to complete our quick anonymous survey and help us continue creating meaningful events that bring our community together while supporting our schools.

📋 Take the survey here. 

📸 View event photos here.

Inspired by Hearts of Hermosa and looking for a way to get more involved? HBEF is currently recruiting Board Members and Volunteer Committee Members for the 2026–2027 school year. Whether you’re interested in annual giving, graphic design, marketing & communications, events, sponsorships, auction support, or helping behind the scenes, there’s a place for everyone to make an impact.

As a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit, every role directly supports Hermosa schools and students.

Interested in learning more? Reach out to VicePresident@hbef.org — we’d love to connect!

A huge thank you to everyone that donated books to the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library Book Drive during Earth Week!

We are happy to announce that we collected over 1150+ titles for a wonderful local organization that does so much for our community! A big thank you to everyone who joined forces on this - what a great way to reduce and reuse!

Big thank you to all of the amazing docents who helped create beautiful artwork for the Hearts of Hermosa auction. Thank you for supporting Young at Art and HBEF - we are so amazed by the outstanding pieces we saw this year! We look forward to celebrating everyone at the End of Year docent-brunch on Tuesday!

Young at Art invites you to bid for a purpose at our online auction benefiting the Young at Art program.

The auction opens on May 15th and closes on May 21st at 5:00pm. Browse, bid, and make an impact! Browse the amazing items available HERE! Share with friends and family!

Calling all mini cheerleaders ages 4-12! You will not want to miss out on our Mini Mustangs Summer Cheer Camp - four days of bonding with the Mira Costa Cheerleaders, learning new cheers and sideline dances, being creative with daily craft time and enjoying a special activity each day including water games, a talent show, and finishing off the camp with a performance for family and friends. Camp runs from July 6th-9th, 9am-1pm each day. Register today at www.costacheer.com. 

The MCHS Drama Tech department presents its 3rd annual Mini Mustang Summer Theatre Camp.

Calling all aspiring thespians ages 5-11! Mira Costa Drama students will be hosting a week long theatre camp where campers will act, sing, dance, play games and do some fun crafts! Our camp is held on the Mira Costa campus the week of July 13th and runs 9am-2pm daily. We can't wait to meet our campers!  

Click HERE to register or visit our website to learn more.