Middle School Registration is this coming Thursday, August 13th - grades/times as follows:

8th Grade: 9:00am - 10:00am

(9:00 A-G, 9:15 H-N, 9:30 O-Z)

7th Grade: 10:00am - 11:00am

(10:00 A-G, 10:15 H-N, 10:30 O-Z)

6th Grade: 11:00am - 12:00pm

(11:00 A-G, 11:15 H-N, 11:30 O-Z)

Returning Student Registration forms MUST be completed in PowerSchool prior to attending Middle School Registration. CLICK HERE for instructions on how to complete these forms in PowerSchool.

HBCSD, HVPTO and HBEF will host tables during the registration process. Students must stop at all tables in order to receive their schedule at the end. Please refer to this Surf Report Extra sent this past Friday which outlines ALL the details.

Remember to bring checkbooks, cash or credit cards to registration as some stations offer opportunities to make optional donations or purchase items.

If your family will be out of town and unable to attend Registration Day, a make-up registration opportunity will be available on Tuesday, August 18th, from 9:00am to 12:00pm.

Valley Parents - grab your pencil and paper and join us for coffee and pastries on Wednesday, August 12th at 10am in the Hermosa Valley School MPR!

Get ready for a fun and friendly gathering where new parents can swap questions for answers and nerves for know-how!

At this special meet up, seasoned school pros (aka experienced parents) will share their best tips, tricks, and "I wish I knew that sooner!" moments to help you navigate the year like a champ. Think of it as a crash course in school life - complete with stories, smiles and the inside scoop you wont find in the handbook!

If you ordered your student's back-to-school supplies through 1st Day School Supplies in May or June, you're done! Kick back and enjoy the rest of summer because all your student's supplies will be delivered straight to your student's classroom on the 1st day of school. Contact president@hvpto.com if you can't remember if you pre-ordered a kit.

If not, click HERE for a complete shopping list by grade level. Shop at OFFICE DEPOT online or in-store on qualifying school supplies, use one of our Reward ID numbers below at checkout, and HVS will receive 5% back in credits for FREE supplies! When shopping online, look for the "Designate a school" link on the Order Confirmation page or simply provide the number to the cashier when shopping in store.

View #70008802

Vista #70247492

Valley #70008801

HVPTO invites all HVS families to our 2026 Annual Back-to-School Picnic on Friday, August 28th from 4:30pm-7:00pm on the Hermosa Valley blacktop & field! Bring chairs, blankets and sweaters (it can get chilly) and enjoy a relaxed evening catching up with classmates and friends, old and new.

Pack a picnic or pre-order pizza, pasta, sandwiches, chicken tenders and salads from Piccini Italian. Browse the information fair to learn about school groups and local businesses, and grab some brand-new Spirit Wear to show your HVS pride!

Pre-order your dinner from Piccini HERE. Orders must be placed by Monday, August 24th at Noon. Don’t delay!

We hope to see you there to kick off a great year!

Middle school students can volunteer at the picnic and earn service points — parents and students, please sign up together HERE!

Looking for water bottle labels? Lunchbox notes? Check out Minted's Back to School Collection and enjoy 20% off your order when you shop using our exclusive code: FUNDRAISEHVPTO

Best of all, Minted will donate 10% back to HVPTO. It's a win win for all!

The first day of school is Wednesday, August 19th. You can view the full school year calendar HERE. Daily on-time attendance is crucial in developing strong school habits and earns state funding for our schools. Please plan your vacations to minimize absences.

Wondering when school drop-off and pick-up are? You can find the Bell Schedule HERE.

Want to help make the first day of school a smooth success for Valley Middle Schoolers? Sign up to help distribute Chromebooks to 6th-8th graders. We have a lot of devices to hand out, and we need parent volunteers to get them into kids’ hands quickly. 

SIGN UP HERE and be part of starting the year off right!

The Hermosa Beach City School District is holding its monthly School Board meeting on Wednesday, August 12th at 6:00pm (closed Session starts at 5pm).

Meetings are held at Hermosa Beach City Council Chambers, located at 1315 Valley Drive, but are subject to change. These meetings are open and the public is welcome to attend.

School board meetings are broadcast live on Spectrum Cable Channel 8 and on Frontier Channel 31, as well as the District’s YouTube channel.

The inaugural HBEF Strand Classic is coming up fast! Grab your threesome and get in while spots are still available.

This is way more than a golf tournament. Expect food, drinks, swag, and surprises all over the course from an incredible lineup of sponsors:

🍔 Habit Burger Truck

🌺 Jus Poke

🔥 Baby Blues BBQ

🌮 Jaime Taqueria

🍦 Creamy Boys

🥩 The Butchery

Plus swag + support from Legends, Erickson-Hall Construction, Mars Cars, SEIA, CA Jones, Citizens Private Bank and more!

🏆 Competitive Flight

🍻 Social Flight

🏌️‍♂️ All golf levels welcome

6 weeks out. Still room. Rally your crew and let’s go! 🔥⛳

🎟️ Grab your threesome before we sell out!

Secure your spot on the green here!

Want to get involved, but now sure how?

Email volunteers@hvpto.com to learn about HVPTO volunteer opportunities for 2026-2027.

Looking for swim lessons? South Bay Aquatics is a family-owned, year-round indoor swim school with locations in Torrance and Redondo Beach. We offer lessons for all ages, from babies as young as 6 months through adults, in a fun, family-friendly environment.

For every new student who enrolls using this PTO Giveback Flyer, South Bay Aquatics will donate $10 to the HVPTO! Simply print the flyer, bring it with you when you enroll, and you'll be supporting your school while your child learns the lifelong skill of swimming.

The LA Galaxy is excited to offer our community discounted tickets for their three home matches in September. This is a great way to catch a Galaxy match this season at a great price!

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets!