Memorial Day-No School
Date: 5/27/2019
Recognition of Student Representatives to the Governing Board
State Attending West Valley High School Academic Decathlon Team
District STEM Expo Finalists
District Spelling Bee Finalists
Recognition of Management Retirees
Recognition of Certificated Retirees
Recognition of Classified Retirees
Jared Moreno 12th Grade from Tahquitz High School leads the Pledge of Allegiance and receives an award from Board President Megan Haley
CSEA Leadership
Principal for a Day Lori Van Arsdale and McSweeney Elementary Principal Ekko DePriest
Principal for a Day Council Member Michael Perciful and Bautista Creek Principal Greg Giroux
Principal for a Day Todd Robins from AALRR, Alessandro Principal Tara O'Malley, and Graduating Student Deandrenea Carter
Principal for a Day Karena Zermeno from Altura Credit Union and ASPIRE Principal Andrew Silva
Principal for a Day Pastor Randy Jones and Valle Vista Elementary Principal Christine Ramirez-Show
Principal for a Day Fire Chief Scott Brown of the Hemet Fire Department, West Valley High School Students, Mr. Hameister, and Principal Shannyn Cahoon
Principal for a Day Robin Lowe at Little Lake Elementary School
Principal for a Day Pastor John Scott and Acacia Principal Jeff Franks
Principal for a Day County Supervisor Chuck Washington and Harmony Elementary School Principal Teresa McFarland
Principal for a Day Interim Hemet City Manager Chris Lopez and Whittier Principal Jeffrey Keeney
Principal for a Day Dee Cozart Compliance Manager Soboba Casino Resort and Hemet High Principal Dr. Emily Shaw
Principal for a Day Captain Glen Brock and Administration team from Jacob Weins Elementary
The Principal of the Day Dean Wetter from Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District with WES the mascot and Principal Mark Delano at Winchester Elementary.
Principal for a Day Captain Leonard Purvis Riverside County Sheriffs Dept. and Principal Matt Kraemer Idyllwild k-8
Principal for the Day Jason Chrest HTA President and Director Paul Bailey
Principal for a Day City of Hemet Council member Linda Krupa and Hemet Elementary Principal Dr. Kristi Watson
Principal for a Day City Council Member Russ Brown and Fruitvale Principal Karen Brooks
Principal for a Day Joe Ordonez from BusWest and Cottonwood Principal Daniel Betts
Principal for a Day Howard Rosenthal Community Leader and Tahquitz Principal Eric Dahlstrom
Principal for a Day Marti Harris CESA Labor Relations Representative and Hemet Preschool Principal Dr. Alice Chung
Principal for a Day Community Leader Larry Graves and Ramona Elementary School Principal Stacy Sorenson
Principal for a Day Diane Sieker from Anza Outlook and Principal Carol Robilotta
Principal for a Day Community Leader Bruce Wallis and Dartmouth Middle School Principal Kristen Anderson
Principal for a Day Gisela Gosch, center top row, at Cawston Elementary School
Principal for a Day Bill Diedrich from AALRR and Diamond Valley Principal Robert Dominguez
Board President Megan Haley and Diamond Valley Student Aleah Rodriguez
Trustee Stacey Bailey gives Board Recognition and Award to WVHS Teacher TJ Hepburn
Trustee Eugene Hikel giving Recognition and Award to Tessa Jennings, Site-based Instructional Coach at Hemet Elementary School
Southern California Relief (SCR) Presentation and Award to Hemet Unified School District- Risk Management
Hemet Unified 42nd Annual Spelling Bee Winners
2019 Winners of the HUSD Drug Prevention Poster Contest for Grades 3-5
2019 Winner of the HUSD Drug Prevention Poster Contest for Grades K-2
2019 Winner of the HUSD Drug Prevention Poster Contest for Grades 9-12
Hemet/San Jacinto January 2019 Students of the Month
Tahquitz cheerleaders helping Cawston students with a song about college.
Tahquitz Jazz Band performing at the 2nd annual State of the District Address
Cawston student holding the flag as students say the Pledge of Allegiance at the Friday Flag Ceremony.
The District's Battle of the Books Competition
Students saying the Pledge of Allegiance at Tahquitz College and Military Signing Event
Elementary Honor Roll 2018
Maya Flemming signing her commitment letter at Tahquitz's College and Military Signing event.
Hemet Unified students that are advancing to the International Engineering and Science Fair.
Students shaking hands with dignitaries at the Elementary Honor Roll
Acacia students discussing a question during the annual Battle of the Books
Hemet Unified staff members that are retiring
Tahquitz student telling the crowd her plans after high school
Dignitaries at the Elementary Honor Roll
HUSD's County Employees of the Year
Hemet and San Jacinto March Students of the Month
Hemet/San Jacinto February Students of the Month
Riverside County Office of Education's Classified Management Employee of the Year, Karl Melzer
Super Kids Bowl 2018
Super Kids Bowl 2018
Hemet/San Jacinto January Students of the Month
Super Kids Bowl 2018
The 41st annual Hemet Unified Spelling Bee winners!
Super Kids Bowl 2018
Dartmouth ASB recognized at the Hemet City Council meeting for their float in the Christmas Parade!
West Valley's Band recognized at the Hemet City Council meeting for their float in the Christmas Parade!
Hemet and San Jacinto Valley's December Students of the Month
Hemet and San Jacinto November Students of the Month
Dartmouth Girls' Volleyball team league champions!
Rancho Viejo's Flag Football team named League Champions for the third straight year!
Superintendent Christi Barrett administering the Oath of Office to Student Representatives Esmeralda Rodriguez, Kiandra Retiz, and Raelee Taylor
The Bautista Creek Bear giving high fives to students at the Bautista Creek 25 Anniversary
Rob Davis being sworn in as the new Trustee for Area 3
West Valley JROTC Cadets raising the flag during the September 11th Remembrance Ceremony
One of four World War II planes flying over Dartmouth Middle School during the 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony
West Valley JROTC members saluting the American Flag as it's being raised.
Hemet High's JROTC cadets Presenting the Colors while veterans, first responders, and community members stand and show their appreciation.
Jacob Wiens students learning about the value of composting
ASPIRE Media Teacher Robert Oliver with Nicholas Fox, Hannah Klos, and Christian Silva state-wide photography winners
Diamond Valley's first AVID Parent Night
Middle and high school students attending the annual kick-off for Peer Leaders Uniting Students (PLUS)
Western Center Academy student taking a picture of the partial solar eclipse
Taqhuitz football team preparing for a game of capture the flag at the school's Night Rally
Superintendent Christi Barrett administering the Oath of Office to Student Representatives Nathan Shackelford, Renae Cunningham, and Cole Cochran
The new Hemet Elementary School
Superintendent Barrett speak with Governing Board Vice President Joe Wojcik and Supervisor Chuck Washington during the Hemet Elementary Dignitary Tour.
Hemet Adult School student receiving her diploma at the Summer School Graduation
Current and former HUSD staff members at the Hemet Elementary School Dignitary Tour.
Tahquitz High School's baseball team named CIF Southern Section Division Four Champions!
Summer School graduates turning their tassels as they become a part of the graduating class of 2017!
District Office staff in line at the In-N-Out truck for the end of the school year celebration.
Board Trustee congratulating Michael Cooper on receiving his high school diploma.
Staff enjoying the end of the school year celebration
Superintendent Barrett addressing the Hemet High School graduates
Western Center Academy Principal Paul Bailey congratulating Salutatorian Cole Alley.
Carly Grider throwing flower petals in celebration
Western Center Academy graduates celebrating being a part of the first graduating class
Tahquitz student holding her diploma proudly
Miguel Barajas walking off the stage after he received his diploma.
West Valley graduates before the graduation ceremony
Caleb Farmer taking a selfie as he receives his diploma.
Hamilton High's Valedictorian Matthew Collins giving his graduation speech
Tahquitz's Salutatorian, Elise Thrift, fist bumping Governing Board Member Patrick Searl
West Valley graduates anxiously awaiting for the graduation ceremony
Helen Hunt Jackson College Prep High School and ACE students standing for the Pledge of Allegiance
Superintendent Christi Barrett with ASPIRE graduate Aleea Diamond Moore
Principal Frank Green congratulating a student
Nancy Ferraz, Hemet Adult School graduate, celebrating after receiving her high school equivalency 50 years later.
Helen Hunt Jackson College Prep student's graduation cap.
Mother and son graduates from Alessandro High School and Hemet Adult School.
Alessandro High School and Hemet Adult School 2017 graduates!
ASPIRE student, Kyle Roberts, receiving the Governing Board Scholarship at the first ASPIRE Graduation.
ASPIRE student, Aleea Diamond Moore, hugging Superintendent Barrett as she receives her high school diploma.
Governing Board Trustee Megan Haley shaking hands with a student at the 11th Annual Reclassification Ceremony
Superintendent Barrett shaking hands with a student at the 30th Annual Elementary Honor Roll
Ernesto Calumpang speaking at the Elementary Honor Roll
Families running together at the Valle Vista Fun Run
Rancho Viejo Cheerleaders after competing in the Sharp International Competition
Dartmouth Middle School Cheerleaders after winning first in their division at the Sharp International Competition
West Valley High School's Parent Project Senior Graduation
Rancho Viejo's PTA SMARTS Parent Program graduation
Tahquitz High School celebrates National College Signing Day
Hemet High School celebrating National College Signing Day
West Valley High School celebrates National College Signing Day
Superintendent Barrett with the Employees of the Year that advanced to the county level
Hemet and San Jacinto's March Students of the Month
Marumori exchange students at the Welcome Barbecue Dinner
Diamond Valley Middle School student, Jacen Moore, nominated his history teacher, Mrs. Turner for the Teachers are Heroes Award.
Delilah Warren, Benjamin Corcoran, and Zuleika Serna place first in the district's second annual Design Challenge.
Dartmouth Middle School named an AVID National Demonstration School for the first time in the school's history.
Superintendent Barrett reading to Ms. Ollerton's 2nd grade class in honor of Read Across America Day.
Tahquitz's Cheer Team at State, they advanced to Nationals and will be competing March 24-26.
West Valley's Cheer Team at State, they advanced to Nationals and will be competing March 24-26.
Hemet High's Cheer Team at State, they advanced to Nationals and will be competing March 24-26.
Army Veteran and retired Hemet Police Officer, John Gibson, reading to Ms. Kirkendall's classroom at McSweeny Elementary.
Tahquitz High School cheerleaders reading to students at Jacob Wiens Elementary for Read Across America.
Officer Figueroa from Hemet Police Department reading and talking to students at McSweeny Elementary
Father and son reading at Fruitvale Elementary's Read Across America event.
Deputy Loza reading Green Eggs and Ham to Mrs. Andersen's kindergarten students for Read Across America Day.
Board Member Megan Haley reading Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb to Ms. Holland's class.
Carlos Navarro, Director of State and Federal, reading to students at Jacob Wiens Elementary.
Ethan Corum, Western Center Academy, tied for second place in the 40th annual Riverside County Spelling Bee.
Hemet and San Jacinto's Students of the Month for February
Super Kids Bowl 2017
Lauren Trevino, Isabel Michel, and Elisha Dayag during the Super Quiz
Rancho Viejo Middle School was re-validated as an AVID Demonstration School.
Super Kids Bowl 2017
Yolanda Duran the Classified Employee of the Year will represent Hemet Unified in the county competition.
Super Kids Bowl 2017
Keyera Cameron won 2nd place in the NFL Punt, Kick, Pass for girls 8-9 years old.
Super Kids Bowl 2017
West Valley High School teacher John Campbell was named the Southern Region California Agricultural Teachers' Association Outstanding Ag Mechanics Teacher for 2016-17
Western Center Academy's Assistant Principal Michael Horton, first place winner Ethan Corum from Western Center Academy, second place Damara Cormier Acacia Middle School, third place Katelynn Brennan from Acacia Middle School, and fourth place winner Aileen Luke from Western Center Academy at the 40th annual Spelling Bee.
Hemet and San Jacinto Students of the Month for January.
Superintendent Barrett administering the Oath of Office to the new and returning board members.
Counselor Aida Sandoval introducing recent high school graduates at Cawston's Friday Flag.
Former Tuskegee Airmen Theodore G. Lumpkin and Robert Lee Porter looking at ASPIRE student's posters representing Tuskegee Airmen.
Board President Vic Scavarda recognizing Kaitlyn Stuve, a Whittier fifth grade student, for leading the Pledge of Allegiance at the board meeting.
Superintendent Christi Barrett reading the Polar Express during West Valley's Yes I Can program's performance for Harmony Elementary first graders.
Cawston Elementary Principal Dr. Flavin earns Riverside County Principal of the Year!
Calendar
DVMS AVID Awards Night
Date: 5/29/2019, 6 PM – 7 PM
Location: Diamond Valley Middle School, 291 W Chambers St, Hemet, CA 92543, USA
News & Announcements
Hemet Unified Health Education Information and Survey
Click here for information regarding California's Education Code, Framework, and FAIR Act. There is a parent survey included for feedback and links to resources.
May's Chalk Talk
Please enjoy this month's Chalk Talk! There is an end of the year message from Dr. Barrett and schedules for the upcoming graduations. Click here for viewing.
Notice of Public Hearing of the Governing Board of Hemet Unified School District
Hemet Unified School District will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2019-2020 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). It will be held at the regularly scheduled Board meeting on June 4, 2019, at 6:30 PM. The location will be the Professional Development Service Center Board Room at 1791 West Acacia Avenue, Hemet, CA 92545.
Faculty Focus Friday- Mr. Richard Juarez
The staff at Fruitvale Elementary School would like to recognize Mr. Richard Juarez, School Psychologist. Richard is a positive force on campus, sharing his expertise, translating for our Spanish speaking families, and working collaboratively for the betterment of all students. He has been a wonderful addition and is greatly appreciated by all. Fruitvale is fortunate to have Richard Juarez on staff and are excited to celebrate him!
Mental Health Awareness
Hundreds Turn out at Tahquitz HS to support Mental Health
Faculty Focus Friday Mr. Gary Byrd!
Faculty Focus Friday is Mr. Gary Byrd, the day custodian at Harmony Elementary! He has worked for Hemet Unified School School District for the past 36 years. Mr. Byrd has a positive attitude toward his work responsibilities and goes above and beyond to create a fun, safe, and clean school environment for all students, staff, and parents. Thank you, Gary!
Faculty Focus Friday: Ramona Elementary's Kareen Alcocer
With high-interest books and hands-on activities, Kareen engages students' interest, imagination, and curiosity. Kareen has made the Ramona school library 21st century ready.
Members needed for HUSD Citizens’ Oversight Committee for Measure X
Applicants are needed for Category II: Active in a senior citizens’ organization
Click here for the application!
Faculty Focus Friday: West Valley Teacher Cheri Kehler
Cheri Kehler is a perfect example of a teacher that demonstrates authentic dedication to her students and encourages them to strive for excellence. She pushes herself, her students, and her colleagues to do great things everyday. Cheri works tirelessly to make EVERYTHING the best it absolutely can be and takes pride in what her program produces. She doesn’t accept mediocrity. Cheri is a patient and caring person and is a true asset here at WVHS. #Husdpremier
WCA Student Nicole Stauffer Designs California Egg for the White House Easter Tradition
With a week to create a design submission, Nicole worked around the clock to artistically represent California by graphic design.