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| | Superintendent's Weekly Message | | |
Dear Hermosa Families,
Regular attendance and on-time arrival at school are essential to every student’s success. Each school day is carefully structured to maximize learning, build routines, and foster a strong sense of belonging. When students are present and punctual, they are better prepared to engage fully in their education.
It’s that time of year where HBCSD is experiencing a rise in absences and tardies. Please be aware that as a District, we have an obligation to notify parents when a student’s attendance becomes chronic or truant, so many families are receiving attendance notifications. Use this time to have conversations with your child about ways to improve their attendance. Additionally, families on an interdistrict permit may be receiving warning letters for truancy or chronic absenteeism, as positive attendance is a condition of enrollment.
Thank you for your continued support in prioritizing your child’s education. Together, we can ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.
Warm regards,
Dr. Susan Wildes
Superintendent of Schools, Hermosa Beach City School District
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HVS Dolphin Dash is This Week - Register Your Student Today!
The HVPTO's biggest fundraiser of the year, the HVS Dolphin Dash Jog-A-Thon, 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.
HVS Dolphin Dash Dates:
Wednesday, March 25 - Hermosa Vista
8:40 AM - 4th Grade
9:15 AM - 2nd Grade
9:50 AM - 3rd Grade
Thursday, March 26 - Hermosa View
8:40 AM - 1st Grade
9:20 AM - TK
11:10 AM - Kinder
11:45 AM - Preschool
Friday, March 27 - Hermosa Valley
9:15 AM - 5th Grade
10:10 AM - 6th Grade
10:25 AM - 7th Grade
10:40 AM - 8th Grade
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 incentives & prizes.
Volunteer: Sign up to support our HVS students on Dolphin Dash Day at View, Vista, or Valley by clicking on the links below.
The Dolphin Dash encourages fitness, school spirit, and teamwork while raising essential funds for our Hermosa Beach Schools! Every dollar your child raises will go directly to enriching their experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. The HVPTO helps fund playground upgrades, library books, educational software, field trips, assemblies, teacher grants, lunch clubs, and so much more!!
The HVS Dolphin Dash is #poweredbyHVPTO
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Parenting in a Digital World Tip #21: Parents’ Ultimate Guide: How to Set Parent Controls on Roblox
This tip comes from Common Sense Media.
Roblox is a massive online platform where users—kids and adults alike—play, create, and share millions of mini-games, called "experiences." This virtual playground is where players use Lego-style characters to role-play adopting pets, solving mysteries, going to school, and much more. With over 7.5 million daily players—including 40 million under age 13—Roblox has become a big part of kids' lives online. With such an expansive digital world to play in, it's important to set up age-appropriate parental controls. Learn what to watch out for and how to set parental controls.
Missed a tip? Check out our HBCSD Parenting in a Digital World Tips Page.
| | | Hermosa View School Principal News | |
Our kindergarten classes had a fantastic time on their walking field trip to the Hermosa Beach Police Department. It was such a meaningful experience, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to connect with and learn from our incredible police officers!
We wrapped up the week with a View Flag Ceremony, where we honored students who have demonstrated respect throughout the month. We are so proud of their efforts and the positive example they set for others. A special shoutout to Ms. Crenshaw’s class for their wonderful performance of "Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley and the Wallers. They did an amazing job!
Please be sure to check your email for your child’s report card if you have not done so already.
As we head into this week, we are in our final push for one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, the Dolphin Dash! We truly appreciate your support and encourage you to consider contributing if you haven’t yet. We are looking forward to a fun and exciting event on Thursday, March 26. Students have been eagerly telling me how excited they are, especially about the chance to pie me in the face!
Thank you, as always, for your continued support.
Warmly,
Dr. Jessica Ghobrial, Hermosa View Principal / HB Preschool Director
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Save the Date: Hearts of Hermosa 2026 - Come Sail Away
Achors aweigh, Hermosa! The Hermosa Beach Education Foundation invites you to Hearts of Hermosa 2026: Come Sail Away on Saturday, May 9, from 6:00-11:00 PM, at Hermosa Vista School. Enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring nautical glam style, local flavors, and live entertainment with a DJ and band, all in support of Hermosa Schools. Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, April 1, at 10:00 AM, and first-day buyers will receive a special gift. HBEF Benefactors will receive a separate RSVP invitation soon. Stay tuned for more details and get ready to set sail with our Hermosa community!
| | | Hermosa Vista School Principal News | |
We’re excited for Dolphin Dash coming up this week! The LA Galaxy Star Squad is joining us during the event and will also spend time with students at recess. We’re looking forward to a fun and engaging experience and truly appreciate your support. If you haven’t had a chance to contribute yet, there’s still time. Your support helps provide exciting incentives for our students. We’re grateful for all the ways our HVPTO enhances events across our campus!
We are also calling all parents and guardians to participate in the first-ever Hermosa Vista Career Day on Tuesday, May 19. This is a great opportunity to share what you do while students explore, ask questions, and get inspired for their futures. If you’re interested, please fill out this form to join us! We can't wait to learn from you.
Warmly,
Grace Yang, Hermosa Vista Principal
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New York Times Bestselling Author Stuart Gibbs is Visiting Vista and Valley This Week!
Hermosa Vista School and Hermosa Valley School, in partnership with {pages} a bookstore, will host an Author's Visit with New York Times bestselling author Stuart Gibbs on Thursday, March 26. Gibbs will meet with 5th graders at Valley from 8:30-9:15 AM and 4th graders at Vista from 1:30-2:30 PM in support of his newest release, Ape Escape, from his popular FunJungle series. He previously visited Hermosa Valley in 2023, and we are excited to welcome him back to our schools.
Stuart Gibbs is the author of several beloved and bestselling book series, including FunJungle, Spy School, Charlie Thorne, The Last Musketeer, and Moon Base Alpha. During his visit, he will discuss his writing process and the inspiration behind his books.
As a reminder, families who purchased signed copies of Stuart Gibbs 'books through {pages} a bookstore will have them delivered to Vista and Valley on the day of his visit.
Questions?
{pages} a bookstore at info@pagesbookstore.com
Ms. Meyers, Vista Librarian, at hmeyers@hbcsd.org
Ms. Tiaro, Valley Librarian, at ktiaro@hbcsd.org
| | | Hermosa Valley School Principal News | | |
Scholar Quiz was AMAZING!! 🎉
And the winners are our amazing 6th graders: Link L, Ayan S., Austin P, and Liam M. The energy across campus has been absolutely palpable. Students have been gathering into classrooms during lunch to cheer on their classmates and friends as they battled it out—such a fun and spirited scene.
A special shoutout to our teachers who gave up their lunch periods to support the event as question readers, flag judges, and scorekeepers. Thank you as well to our volunteers for helping keep everything running smoothly. BIG THANKS shoutout to Study Hut Tutoring for sponsoring our Scholar Quiz—we can't wait until next year!
Our Spring Fling Middle School Dance on Friday was a hit! Students enjoyed pop-up golf, dancing, great food, and time with friends. We had a strong turnout, with some students even coming in straight from their HBYB championship games!
We’re kicking off our “Day in the Life” Week this week—one of our fan-favorite events! Teachers will step into the shoes of a student volunteer, experiencing everything from arriving on time to first period, putting phones away, tackling that 4th period math test, dressing out for PE, and navigating lunch just like our students do. We’re excited to share highlights with you!
Next week is also all things Dolphin Dash! 🐬
Let’s get to PledgeStar and get registered! We’d love to see participation grow—every student who participates, even with just one donation, makes a meaningful impact on our school community.
Warmly,
Jessica Bledsoe, Hermosa Valley Principal
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3/22: HBEF: Party Book - Mahj & Mimosas; Buy Tickets
3/23-4/3: Valley: A Day in the Life of a Student
3/23 (3:00-4:15 PM) & 3/26 (3:00-4:15 PM): Valley: HVS Athletics Spring Sports - Girls Flag Football Tryouts (Grades 6-8) in the Hermosa Valley Field
3/25: HVPTO/Vista: Dolphin Dash Jog-A-Thon
3/25: Valley: HVS Spring Surf Team Application Deadline for New Surfers Only
3/25 (12:30 PM): HBEF: Party Book - Marcus Medical Spa; Buy Tickets
3/26: Valley (8:30-9:15 AM)/Vista (1:30-2:30 PM): 4th & 5th Grade Assemblies: Author Visit - Stuart Gibbs
3/26: HVPTO/View: Dolphin Dash Jog-A-Thon
3/27: HVPTO/Valley: Dolphin Dash Jog-A-Thon
3/27: View: 1st Grade El Dorado Nature Center Field Trip (Murtha/Vizzi)
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STAR Education Program (TK-6) | | |
HERMOSA VIEW
SPRING CAMP
April 6-10, 2026
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HERMOSA VIEW
SUMMER CAMP
Starts June 22, 2026
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Stay Connected with Community Flyers!
Visit our Community Flyers webpage to explore more opportunities and events from our community and education partners, including the City of Hermosa Beach, Mira Costa High School, and Redondo Union High School. To submit a flyer for consideration, please complete this form.
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