We are pleased to share an update on the progress of the Measure HV bond program. We have taken significant steps over the past few months to ensure a strong foundation for upcoming projects. These include issuing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for architectural and topographical services, conducting a Board workshop to begin project prioritization, and completing the first round of interviews for architectural services.

Looking ahead for the next three months, we will:

• Secure architectural firm(s)
• Engage the community on prioritization
• Finalize the project prioritization process and schedule
• Conduct a Board review and approval of Project Prioritization (Phase One)
• Select specialized service consultant pools for topographical/geologic surveys, inspections, testing, CEQA, and hazardous materials consulting
• Address HVAC projects at both View and Valley
• Update the District’s eligibility in the State Facilities Program

Your support and engagement are key to the success of these projects. Stay informed by regularly visiting our Facilities Bond Program webpage for the latest updates on our ongoing progress. We remain committed to transparency and look forward to working together to enhance our schools. 

Best,

Dr. Susan Wildes

Superintendent of Schools, Hermosa Beach City School District

It has been a pleasure welcoming parent volunteers on campus, whether assisting with Morning Valet or providing help with supervision during lunch and recess…your support is making a big difference! Thank you to everyone who has signed up to help! If you are interested in volunteering, it’s not too late; just use the SignUpGenius links below to join us. 

Our HVPTO’s biggest fundraiser of the year, Dolphin Dash, is just around the corner! On Thursday, April 3, our View students will be running for a great cause. To help reduce plastic waste, we encourage all students to bring a reusable water bottle that day to refill at our water stations. Thank you in advance for helping us remind students to bring their bottles on race day!  

We truly appreciate your continued support and involvement in our school community. 

Kind regards,

Sandy Skora, Hermosa View Interim Principal

Dolphin Dash is Two Weeks Away! Register Today!

The HVPTO's biggest fundraiser of the year, the HVS Dolphin Dash is returning to Hermosa Schools, bringing fun, fitness, and fundraising to our campuses! This exciting event supports HVS students from preschool to 8th grade and provides essential funding for our schools.

HVPTO Dolphin Dash Dates:

• Wednesday, April 2 - Hermosa Vista
• Thursday, April 3 - Hermosa View
• Friday, April 4 - Hermosa Valley

How Your HVS Student Can Participate:

• Register your HVS student online at Pledgestar.com/HermosaSchools
• Set up a fundraising page and share it with friends, family, and neighbors
• All registered students receive an HVS Dolphin Dash T-shirt

Exciting Incentives & Prizes: The more you share, the more you earn! Students can win HVS swag, ice cream, pizza, and more just by participating. Be sure to check out the full list of incentives & prizes.

Fundraising Goal: Help HVPTO reach their $100K goal by raising $100 per student.

Volunteer: Sign up to support our HVS students on Dolphin Dash Day at View, Vista, or Valley by clicking on the links below.

Questions: Email dolphindash@hvpto.com.

I’m thrilled to share the exciting results of our Loose Change Fundraiser, led by the Vista Student Council! Thanks to your generosity, we raised $312.05! These funds will be donated to SupplyBank.org to support wildfire relief efforts and provide assistance to families in need. Your small change is making a BIG impact; thank you!

We have another opportunity to make a big difference with our upcoming Dolphin Dash! I’ll be lacing up my running shoes to jog alongside our Vista athletes on Wednesday, April 2. This event is HVPTO’s biggest fundraiser of the year, covering 45% of the annual budget, with every dollar directly benefiting our students and classrooms. Now is the time to register your HVS student! Visit Pledgestar.com/HermosaSchools today. Your support makes all the difference. We couldn’t do it without you!

Warmly,

Hillary Overbeck, Hermosa Vista Principal

We have an exciting and productive spring at Hermosa Valley! Please take note of the important updates below.

Reminder: All incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students must submit the Hermosa Valley Incoming Middle School 2025-26 Electives Selection Google Form. This form is only accessible via the student's school email. Currently, we are missing more than 20 submissions from each grade. The original deadline to submit your form was today, March 23rd, but we are extending it to Monday, March 24. Students who do not submit their selections will be assigned electives at our discretion. Parents/Guardians, please work with your student(s) to select their first and second choice electives for the 2025-26 school year and reference the Hermosa Valley Course Description Handbook 2025-2026 for all updated course offerings.

For all outgoing 8th graders, be sure to check out our HVS 8th Grade Website for the most up-to-date end-of-year information, including enrollment requirements for both MCHS and RUHS.

Lastly, we’re excited to announce that last Thursday, 32 teams of four signed up for Hermosa Valley’s first-ever Scholar Quiz, generously sponsored by Study Hut Tutoring, filling all available slots! We are working on a competition bracket, and matches will begin at lunch on Monday, March 31. Parents/Guardians, if you’re interested in supporting this exciting event, sign up for a volunteer slot.

Thank you for taking the time to review these important updates!

Warmly,

Jessica Bledsoe, Hermosa Valley Principal

2/18-4/30: Valley: Physical Fitness Testing - 5th Grade

2/28-3/30: Ramadan

3/1-31: March is National Women's History Month

3/1-31: March is National Disabilities Awareness Month

3/9-31: HBCSD: Strategic Planning Input Survey for Staff, Parents, & Students (5th-8th Grade)

3/24 (3-4:15 PM) & 3/26 (2-3:30 PM): Valley: HVS Athletics Spring Sports - Girls Flag Football Tryouts (Grades 6-8) on the Hermosa Valley Field

3/24: Valley: Incoming Middle School 2025-26 Electives Selection Google Form Due (Form is only accessible via the student's school email)

3/25-27: HBCSD: California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) - 3/25 (5th Grade), 3/26 (6th-7th Grade), & 3/27 Make-ups (5th-7th Grade)

3/25 (3-4:30 PM) & 3/27 (3-4:30 PM): Valley: HVS Athletics Spring Sports - Boys Volleyball Tryouts (Grades 6-8) in the Hermosa Valley Gym

3/25 (3-4:30 PM) & 3/27 (3-4:30 PM): Valley: HVS Athletics Spring Sports - Boys & Girls Track & Field Tryouts (Grades 6-8) on the Hermosa Valley Field

3/25: View: 1st Grade El Dorado Nature Center Field Trip (Murtha/Traudt)

3/26 (8:30-11:45 AM): Valley: 5th Grade 17th Century American History Day

3/26 (5:30-6:30 PM): MCHS: 8th Grade Parent Welcome Night Webinar via Zoom

3/28: Valley: HVS Spring Surf Team Application Deadline

3/28: View Flag Ceremonies - 1st Grade (8:55-9:15 AM), Kinder (9:30-9:50 AM), & TK (11:00-11:20 AM)

3/28: Valley: PBIS Spirit Day Friday

3/28: HBEF: Hearts of Hermosa Flash Parties - Nosotros Mixology Tasting; Buy Tickets

3/29 (7-9 AM): Valley: HVS Athletics Spring Sports - Boys & Girls Surf (In-Water) Tryouts (Grades 6-8) at the beach off 16th Street in Hermosa Beach

3/31-4/11: Grades of Green: Shoes & Socks Drive (Collection Bins at View, Vista, & Valley)

3/31-4/4: Valley: Scholar Quiz