HBCSD students and families, please help me welcome Sandy Skora to Hermosa View School starting on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Ms. Skora joins us as an interim principal with 34 years of educational experience and 15 years as an elementary principal. We are so happy to have her to complete our leadership team. Please note that Ms. Skora does have a few previous commitments that may take her away from campus. In those instances, Sylvia Gluck, Executive Director of Administrative Services, or myself will be on campus.

We are also thrilled to share an exciting milestone in the journey of the Hermosa Beach City School District’s Measure HV General Obligation Bond! On Wednesday, January 8, the Board approved a consultant agreement with District Advocacy Group, a strategic planning partner that will work directly with the District on the implementation and management of the bond. This important step sets the stage for outlining our goals, designing an implementation plan, and bringing the Measure HV vision to life.

In the coming months, we will be working diligently to lay the foundation for the projects funded by this bond. To keep you informed, we are also building a dedicated Measure HV webpage where you can find up-to-date information, public updates, and progress reports.

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to enhance our schools and provide the best educational environment for our students. Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities to provide stakeholder input as we embark on this exciting journey!



Warm regards,

Dr. Susan Wildes

Superintendent of Schools, Hermosa Beach City School District

Tuesday marks the 90th day of school, the halfway point in the school year! This midyear milestone is a perfect time to revisit our S.U.R.F. expectations. At View and Vista, dolphins are:

Safe

Up for a Challenge

Responsible, and

Friendly

These values guide our students in making mindful choices in and out of the classroom. 

At our next flag ceremony, we’ll focus on what it means to be Responsible, with an emphasis on snack and lunchtime behaviors. We’ll discuss the importance of staying seated while eating, cleaning up after ourselves, and being respectful to all staff and students. Let’s continue to work together to make the second half of the year just as successful as the first!



Warmly,

Hillary Overbeck, Hermosa View & Vista Principal

Next week through the first week of February, we’re kicking off A Day in the Life of a Student for the second year in a row! This special experience was a huge hit last year, and we’re excited to bring it back. We have invited students to participate, and they have opted in for this fun challenge, which allows teachers to walk in their shoes and see the school through their eyes! From walking their bike to taking tests, dressing out for PE, eating lunch, keeping their phones away, and making it to class on time—they’ll do it all, just like our students.

We’re also excited to invite all new Valley students and families (including incoming 5th grade students at Vista) to the Prospective Hermosa Valley Preview Day on Saturday, January 25th, from 10:00–11:30 a.m. This event includes a presentation followed by campus tours. Attendees will learn about Hermosa Valley’s programs (Electives, Clubs, & After School Athletics), the enrollment process, interdistrict attendance permits, volunteer opportunities with HVPTO and HBEF, and why we’re the Best Little School District in the South Bay. Kindly RSVP to attend.

We look forward to connecting with you at these upcoming events!



Warmly,

Jessica Bledsoe, Hermosa Valley Principal

1/1-31: January is National Poverty in America Awareness Month

1/6-3/14: Valley Yearbook: 8th Grade Dedication Pages & Baby Pictures

1/20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School

1/21-31: Valley: A Day in the Life of a Student

1/21 (8:40-9:10 AM): Vista Flag Ceremony: Responsible - 2nd-4th Grades

1/21 (3:30-5 PM): HVS: PAC & LCAP Meeting - Valley School IDEA Lab

1/22 (10:00 AM - View & 11:00 AM - Vista): STAR Education: Hermosa STAR Galaxy Program (TK-6th Grade) Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year at STARINC.ORG

1/22: Valley Assembly: "Dead on Arrival" + Panel Discussion for 7th Grade Only in the Valley MPR

1/22 (2-4 PM): Valley: E-Bike & E-Scooter Safety Course with E-Bike Sense (RESCHEDULED FROM 1/8)

1/22 (2:30-4:30 PM): Valley Winter Sports: HVS Boys & Girls Basketball & Soccer vs. MBMS (Home Game)

1/22 (6-8 PM): HBCSD: School Board Governance Workshop in the Hermosa Valley Conference Room 14

1/23 (3:15-5:15 PM): Valley Winter Sports: HVS Boys & Girls Basketball & Soccer vs. MIS (Home Game)

1/24: View Flag Ceremonies: Responsible - 1st Grade (8:55-9:15 AM), Kinder (9:30-9:50 AM), & TK (11-11:20 AM)

1/25 (10:00-11:30 AM): HBCSD: Prospective Hermosa Valley Preview Day in the Valley Gym followed by Campus Tours followed by Campus Tours (RSVP to attend)