Bike and e-bike safety continues to be an important topic in our community, especially as more students use these modes of transportation. Last week, I was honored to participate as a panelist at Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi’s Beach Cities E-Bike Town Hall & Community Ride, where local leaders gathered to discuss safety enforcement, infrastructure engineering, and e-bike education.

At HBCSD, we remain committed to keeping our students safe. Through our "Be Safe, Be Smart" campaign and our 60-second safety videos, we are helping students and families learn the essentials of safe riding practices. We encourage you to check out our latest video, E-Bike Safety Tips -Tire Safety, and review our E-Bike Safety Guidelines, which include laws, helmet requirements, and important tips for riding responsibly.

We ask all families to continue having regular conversations with their children about safe biking and e-biking in our neighborhoods. As a family, recommit to the HVS Safety Pledge:

Be Safe, Be SMART:

S - Snap on your helmet correctly

M - Make sure to look both ways

A - Always follow the rules of the road

R - Remember to brake at stop lights

T - Take your time

Together, we can continue to promote a culture of safety, responsibility, and care for one another.

Stay safe and ride smart,

Dr. Susan Wildes

Superintendent of Schools, Hermosa Beach City School District

Our first grade classes have been thoroughly enjoying their El Dorado Nature Center field trips, where they have been exploring nature trails, observing local wildlife, and engaging in hands-on environmental learning. Ms. Lankford and Ms. Reynolds will be the last two classes to attend on Tuesday, April 1. Thank you to our HVPTO for generously funding these educational field trips with bus transportation.

HVPTO’s Dolphin Dash is coming to View on Thursday, April 3. Please remind your children to bring their reusable water bottles for the day. We are looking forward to a fun and active event. Parents/Guardians, if you haven’t already, please consider registering your student to participate and signing up for a volunteer slot.

A big Dolphin Dash shoutout to Ms. Reynold’s 1st Grade Class, currently in 1st Place on the Leaderboard, followed by Ms. King's 1st Grade Class (2nd Place), Ms. Manderscheid’s TK Class (6th Place), Ms. Peng’s TK Class (7th Place), Ms. Sheue's TK Class (8th Place), Ms. Ahrens' Kinder Class (9th Place), and Ms. Speese’s Kinder Class (10th Place). Several other View classes are close behind! Keep it up, View!

We’ve had a nice turnout of parent/guardian volunteers helping with morning valet and lunch/recess. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up using the links below. You’re participation truly makes a difference!

Kind regards,

Sandy Skora, Hermosa View Interim Principal

Dolphin Dash is This Week! 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. To date, they have reached 84% of their goal! Keep it going, Dolphins!

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.

April is almost here, which means Earth Month is just around the corner! With the warmer weather, it’s the perfect time to walk or bike to school whenever possible. It’s a great way to stay active and help the environment at the same time. We’re also encouraging students to reduce waste at lunchtime by using reusable containers (no glass, please). Small steps like these can make a big impact! 

To kick off Earth Month, all 2nd-4th graders will attend the Environmental Defenders Rock the Planet - It’s Up to You Tour assemblies, presented by the Los Angeles County Public Works, on Monday, March 31. Students will learn about organic waste, the four R’s (reduce, reuse, recycle, and rethink), stormwater pollution, household hazardous waste, and water conservation. If you’d like to learn more, visit dpw.lacounty.gov/epd/defenders. 

This year, our HVPTO’s Dolphin Dash is going green! We are prioritizing sustainability by using a reusable, inflatable finish line, composting food waste, and eliminating single-use water bottles. Please remember to send your child with their own reusable water bottle for the Dolphin Dash at Vista on Wednesday, April 2. If you haven’t already, please consider registering your student to participate. Volunteer slots are also available for parents and guardians who would like to help out. 

A big round of applause for our Dolphin Dash Leaderboard Vista classes - Ms. Irvine’s 3rd Grade Class (4th Place), Ms. Cederquist’s 4th Grade Class (5th Place), and Ms. Munson’s 2nd Grade Class (11th Place), followed by many other Vista classes. Go, Vista, go!

Thank you for supporting our efforts to build eco-friendly habits in our students. Together, we can make every day Earth Day.

Warmly,

Hillary Overbeck, Hermosa Vista Principal

The Hermosa Valley Scholar Quiz, generously sponsored by Study Hut Tutoring, kicks off this week during lunchtime. This is our first-ever competition, and we are excited to have 32 teams of four students (128 students in total!) ready to compete, with matches beginning on Monday, March 31. To make this a successful experience for all, we need your help. Parents/Guardians, please consider signing up for a volunteer slot on Monday (3/31), Tuesday (4/1), Wednesday (4/2), and/or Thursday (4/3). The final match-up (5th/6th grade champion vs. 7th/8th grade champion) will take place on Friday, April 4, from 1:32-2:02 PM, in the Valley Gym.

Additionally, the much-anticipated Hermosa Valley Dolphin Dash is happening on Friday, April 4, on the Valley Field. This is our HVPTO’s biggest fundraiser of the year, so please consider registering your student to participate and scroll down to view the Leaderboard…currently Ms. Vizzi’s 5th Grade class is in 3rd Place! Let’s go, Valley! HVPTO is also looking for some Valley volunteers, so kindly sign up!

Friday promises to be a day full of learning, fun, and school spirit. Be sure to review our Dolphin Dash & Scholar Quiz Special Bell Schedule to keep track of the day’s activities.

Thank you for always supporting our great Hermosa programs. 

Warmly,

Jessica Bledsoe, Hermosa Valley Principal

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

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)

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

3/31-4/4 (During Lunch): Valley: Scholar Quiz

3/31: Vista Assemblies: Environmental Defenders Rock the Planet - It's Up to You Tour - Assembly # 1 (8:30-9:00 AM) and Assembly #2 (9:20-9:50 AM)

4/1: April is Celebrate Diversity Month

4/1: View: 1st Grade El Dorado Nature Center Field Trip (Lankford/Reynolds)

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

4/2: HVPTO/Vista: Dolphin Dash Jog-A-Thon

4/3: HVPTO/View: Dolphin Dash Jog-A-Thon

4/3 (6:45-9 PM): HBEF: Hearts of Hermosa Flash Parties - Flow & Sound Candlelight Yoga, Meditation, & Sound Bath with Genevieve Pujalet; Buy Tickets

4/4: HBCSD turns 121 years old!

4/4: HVPTO: 2025-2026 Executive Board Nomination Form Deadline

4/4: HVPTO/Valley: Dolphin Dash Jog-A-Thon

4/4 (1:32-2:20 PM): Valley: Scholar Quiz Assembly in the Valley Gym

4/5-6: HB Chamber: Spring Sidewalk Sale

4/5 (6 PM): HBEF: Hearts of Hermosa Flash Parties - Dads' Italian Night on the Coast; SOLD OUT!

4/6-12: National Library Week

4/6 (12-4 PM): HB Chamber: Lemonade Day