Yearbooks will be distributed this Thursday, June 11th! The yearbooks look incredible, and we have some special people to recognize for creating these amazing keepsakes! 

For the View/Vista yearbook, a HUGE thank you goes out to Melissa Grashow! She produced this entire book which took countless hours of hard work and dedication while also assisting on the Valley yearbook. For the Valley yearbook, another HUGE thank you to Ms. Ripley and her Yearbook & Digital Photography class and Nancy Mason who assisted with 8th Grade Dedication pages and Baby Photos. You all did an amazing job! 

Lastly, thank you to Lisa Vargas Gardner for managing yearbook sales and distribution. If you ordered a yearbook and your child didn't receive one, look for the email receipt you received from store@hvpto.com and forward it to yearbooks@hvpto.com, and we'll track it down. If you can't find your receipt or have any questions regarding yearbooks, you can also email yearbooks@hvpto.com for help. **Note that HVPTO manages the distribution of yearbooks, so please start with us for any issues instead of the schools.

📣 Attention Incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Students and Families!

Mark your calendars! Hermosa Valley Middle School Registration will take place on Thursday, August 13th, 2026 from 9am-12pm in the Valley Bowl.

Principal Bledsoe will share additional details and important registration information over the summer, so stay tuned.

We encourage families to sign up to volunteer at this event. It’s a great way to get involved in our school community and help students earn valuable service points before the 2026–2027 school year begins! Please remember that students earning service points must volunteer with a parent.

Time is running out - if you haven't already done so, be sure to order your bouquets, elegant orchid leis, kukui necklaces, cuddly teddy bears, and custom class t-shirts honoring the HVS Class of 2026 for your child's big day.

PREORDER here for easy pickup at the event. HVPTO will receive 25% of all preorders and 15% from day-of sales, helping support our community.

This year's 8th Grade Promotion is Friday, June 12th and we still need help from 6th & 7th grade parents during the celebration portion of the evening, so the families of 8th graders can enjoy this time with their kids.

Moms and Dads, please lend a hand for an hour or two! Next year, you will all want to enjoy your graduation with your kiddos, so please pay it forward!

Click here to sign up and scroll down to the 5:30pm slots to see where you can help. Thanks in advance!

It happens every year… there’s always that one item on your child’s supply list you just can’t find—sold out everywhere. 😩

Skip the stress and order your kit from 1st Day School Supplies. Each custom kit includes the exact items your child’s teacher requested and is delivered directly to the school. Plus, $5 per kit goes back to HVPTO.

This summer, don’t worry about tracking down that purple folder with pockets and prongs—order now and thank yourself when you’re not lugging a huge bag on the first day.

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

• Hermosa View (TK–1st): Order HERE
• Hermosa Vista (2nd-4th): Order HERE
• Hermosa Valley (5th): Order HERE

There are just a handful of HVS Spirit Wear items left at the HVPTO Online Store and all inventory is on sale for 50% off! Gift your child a cozy HVS blanket for those cool nights by the campfire or grab yourself a HVS thermal cup to keep your beverages cool this summer 😉

👉 Get your gear HERE before it's all gone!

There’s still time to make twice the impact for Hermosa schools. Chevron is matching all donations to HBEF through midnight tonight, which means every $1 you give becomes $2!

If you didn’t get a chance to donate in the fall, this is the perfect moment to help us reach our 2026-2027 funding goals, including 100% full-time counseling and the essential programs that support every student across Hermosa schools.

Together, we make Hermosa schools stronger.

DONATE HERE TODAY!

🌟 Counselor Spotlight: Cassy Ryley

Cassy Ryley has made a tremendous impact at Hermosa Valley School through her unwavering dedication to students, staff, and families. Serving students in grades 5–8, Cassy creates meaningful connections and provides thoughtful support tailored to each student’s developmental needs. As a trusted member of the Valley Leadership Team, she is known for her compassionate, solutions-oriented approach and her commitment to student wellness and inclusivity. Through counseling lessons, small groups, individualized support, and schoolwide programming, Cassy helps foster a school environment where students feel seen, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Support Local & Give Back!

Looking to refresh your wardrobe before summer? Shop exclusive LEGENDS apparel and support Hermosa schools! Use this link to shop & receive 20% off your next LEGENDS order!

As we look ahead to the 2026–27 school year, we're excited to welcome new volunteers to our Board and Committees. If you've been looking for a meaningful way to give back, we'd love to have you join us.

Do you have a talent for creativity, communications, fundraising, event planning, or community building? Your skills can help strengthen our schools and directly impact every student in Hermosa.

Current Opportunities Include:

Marketing Team

• Director of Marketing
• Graphic Designers
• Website Designer
• Email Newsletter Designer

Whether you can lend a few hours a month or take on a leadership role, there's a place for you at HBEF.



Interested in learning more? Email VicePresident@hbef.org.



Thank you again for helping make this school year such a success. Together, we are investing in the future of Hermosa Schools.

Join us at the inaugural HBEF Strand Classic for a day of golf, great food, cold drinks, awesome swag, and community. Whether you’re playing to win or playing for fun, you’ll be glad you signed up. Spots are limited, so don’t wait! ⛳🍔🍺🏆

Secure your spot on the green here!

Thank you so much to everyone who made it out to the End of Year Art Show at Valley last week. We loved seeing so many proud students share their work with their families!

You each helped bring art to Hermosa students and should be so proud of your accomplishments. This program wouldn't exist without your commitment and enthusiasm.

Thank you to this year's chairs for all of your work: Beth Albrecht, Rebecca Lasko, Erica, Mandy, Paige McBeath Smith, Eva Rodriguez-Odiaga, and Kelley Rombro.

And a super big thanks to a handful of you who have generously gone above and beyond: Lynn Chow, Virginia Dunbabin, Meghan Hamill, Sonya Landgreen, Karin Quissell, Shaheda Sadhal & Sandra Saiz-Dugan.

Thank you to to our 2025-2026 docents: Stacy Abrishami, April Abshire, Ruthie Acosta, Mike Alnew, Jo Anderson, Corina Angeles, Gabriele Angeline, Katie Ball, Lexy Basil, Brooke Bodner, Hollie Bolton, Gabby Bourne, Barbara Brown, Carly Busey, Wonki Chae, Ashley Chedwick, Kelly Chrisman, Philippa Comfort, Erin Cushing O’Brien, Bryanne DeGoeede, Amy Eells, Kristina Elminoufi, Marci Fabregas, Jen Faulk, Shayn Ferriolo, Tammy Fojut, Molly Fulbright, Jamie Golden, Danielle Gott, Jessie Graham, Alyssa Greene, Jennifer Grgich, Monica Helberg, Cameron Hudson, Breana Isley, Amanda Jacobellis, Joan Jenkins, Delayne Jennings, Kara Johnson, Dani Josephs, Bre Kelleher, Jean Kim, Angie Kreissman, Jordan Krutzsch, Elisabeth Kulinski Liou, Pamela Kuppers, Julia Lau, Sarah Lefton, Ria Loizides, Elisa Lopez Legarreta, Erin MacDonald, Stephanie Maginnis, Lindsay Marfori, Jillian Mitsis, Valerie Muzyka, Rebecca O’Brien, Tara Owen, Jennifer Palmieri, Zachary Peel-McGregor, Kristen Prosser, Lorena Pulichino, Yalda Rahimi-Hashemi, Joyce Rista, Janina Rodriguez Hanks, Raquel Rogers, Dustin Rose, Mariya Shayevsky, Kimie Silver, Michelle Smith, Trixie Snyder, Jeremy Sprunk, Ashley Staszak, Jacqueline Szoboszlay-Stewart, Dani Terrasi, Matthew Thompson, Annie Trudell, Jodie Turner, Millie Velasco Findley, Emily Venning, Catherine Wachtfogel, Marisha Ward, Debbie Warnke & Kimberly Wender.

HVPTO's Memorial Day Parking Lot Fundraiser was a HUGE success, raising $11,000 over the three-day weekend! We could not have done this without our amazing volunteer Day Chairs Jeff Ackermann and Doug Gardner. 

We also owe a big thank you to the following parent & student volunteers who helped out over the weekend, including Gabrielle Tabak, Patrick Wyly, Geralyn Villaflor, Angel Holzschuh, Anna Cehlinder, Jamie, Grant Clifford, Jason Bracamonte, Gabriela Lezcano, Jo Anderson, Noel Nicholas, Michael Palmer, Matt Olin, Melissa Bell, Jen Burke, Jocelyn Doann, Mollie Fitzgerald, Katiana Bozzi, Becki Holmes, Jackson T., Patrick W., Francesc P., Alara H., Tilde C., Travis W., Elliot C., Artcher B., Vanessa L., Pippa A., William N., Jack N., Elon Von P., Jack O., Madison B., Maelie B., Jade D., Sawyer F., Kamila, Lucy H., and Julian R.

Also, a special shout out to Hermosa Hermanos, an amazing group of mothers and sons committed to local service in the community, who stepped up to help fill open volunteer shifts including Vann Jackson, Ryan Hasimi, Isaac Navin, and Jack Lundgreen.

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On Tuesday June 16th, our community will come together for Love Like Dani: A Summer Kick Off Fundraiser to support Danielle Fredrickson and her family as Danielle undergoes treatment for brain cancer. Danielle has two children at Hermosa Valley School - Parker in 6th grade and Tanner who is about to graduate from 8th grade. 

The Fredrickson's have spent years giving back to Hermosa Beach and the South Bay—supporting local schools, youth sports, nonprofits, and countless community events. Now it's our turn to show up for them.

Love Like Dani: A Summer Kick Off Fundraiser

LA Ale Works, Hermosa Beach

June 16, 2026

Private Event: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Tickets: $100 (include admission plus a raffle ticket) 

To reserve a ticket:

👉 Step 1: Donate to Go Fund Me HERE

👉 Step 2: Reserve a ticket to event HERE

All ticket donations will go directly to the Fredrickson family, and LA Aleworks will generously donate a percentage of event proceeds to help offset medical expenses and family needs.

Plus, don't miss our incredible raffle and silent auction featuring experiences, getaways, golf packages, beauty collections, dining, shopping, sports packages, and more from generous local and national partners! More raffle tickets will beavailable at the door. Over $25,000 worth of prizes and experiences will be available to win while supporting a great cause.

Together, let's show Danielle and her family the strength, generosity, and love of the Hermosa Beach community.

With gratitude,

Love Like Dani Fundraiser Committee

Is your 8th grader headed to Mira Costa? Costa trucker hats make great 8th grade grad gifts for students and parents! Click HERE to order. Free local delivery. Thank you for supporting Costa Boys Water Polo.



Questions? Christine Shultz

Join your fellow South Hermosa neighbors for a beach clean up on June 20th from 1-2pm & June 22nd from 10-11am! Led by three of your local 7th Grade Girl Scouts, we will briefly meet to share some basic ocean safety tips we learned through Junior Life Guards, and then proceed to clean up the beach between Tower 2 (2nd Street) and TK Tower (1st Street). Help us to keep our sea plastic free!

We encourage you to bring gloves to wear and buckets to collect trash. Don’t worry, we will have extra supplies on hand for those who need it. Just for fun, we

will be giving out gift cards to some local South Hermosa restaurants for our neighbors that collect the most trash! This is a family friendly event supported by Heal the Bay Adopt-a-Beach and we encourage all ages to join in helping to clean up our neighborhood beach! We hope to see you there! For questions, email hermosabeachcleanups@gmail.com.

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.

Join the Mira Costa Boys Tennis Matchplay Summer Camp on Friday, August 7th to prepare for tournaments, tune up for tryouts or to just get more match play experience before school starts. Campers will play round robin doubles and some singles as well. Enrollment is limited to 40 campers to maximize match play. Check out this flyer for more details!