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Tahquitz cheerleaders helping Cawston students with a song about college.
Tahquitz cheerleaders helping Cawston students with a song about college. 
Tahquitz Jazz Band performing at the 2nd annual State of the District Address
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.
Cawston student holding the flag as students say the Pledge of Allegiance at the Friday Flag Ceremony. 
Students with their trophies at the Battle of the Books Competition.

The District's Battle of the Books Competition

Students saying the Pledge of Allegiance at Tahquitz College and Military Signing Event
Students saying the Pledge of Allegiance at Tahquitz College and Military Signing Event
Students being seated at the annual Elementary Honor Roll
Elementary Honor Roll 2018
Maya Flemming signing her commitment letter at Tahquitz's College and Military Signing event.
Maya Flemming signing her commitment letter at Tahquitz's College and Military Signing event.
Hemet Unified students being recognized at a board meeting.
Hemet Unified students that are advancing to the International Engineering and Science Fair.
Students shaking hands with dignitaries at the Elementary Honor Roll
Students shaking hands with dignitaries at the Elementary Honor Roll
Acacia students discussing a question during the annual Battle of the Books
Acacia students discussing a question during the annual Battle of the Books
Hemet Unified staff members that are retiring being recognized at a board meeting.
Hemet Unified staff members that are retiring
Tahquitz student telling the crowd her plans after high school.
Tahquitz student telling the crowd her plans after high school
Dignitaries at the Elementary Honor Roll
Dignitaries at the Elementary Honor Roll
HUSD's County Employees of the Year
HUSD's County Employees of the Year
Hemet and San Jacinto March Students of the Month
Hemet and San Jacinto March Students of the Month
Hemet/San Jacinto February 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
Riverside County Office of Education's Classified Management Employee of the Year, Karl Melzer
Students rushing through a banner during the Super Kids Bowl
Super Kids Bowl 2018
Super Kid giving a football player a hug for helping her.
Super Kids Bowl 2018
Hemet/San Jacinto January Students of the Month
Hemet/San Jacinto January Students of the Month
An elementary student high fiving one of the football players.
Super Kids Bowl 2018
The 41st annual Hemet Unified Spelling Bee winners!

The 41st annual Hemet Unified Spelling Bee winners!

Two football players helping a student into the endzone

Super Kids Bowl 2018

Dartmouth ASB recognized at the Hemet City Council meeting for their float in the Christmas Parade!
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!
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 Valley's December Students of the Month

Students from Hemet and San Jacinto High Schools Students of the Month
Hemet and San Jacinto November Students of the Month
Dartmouth Girls' Volleyball team

Dartmouth Girls' Volleyball team league champions! 

Coach Israel Marshall congratulating the team for the winning league championships game.
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

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
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
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

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
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.

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.
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
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
ASPIRE Media Teacher Robert Oliver with Nicholas Fox, Hannah Klos, and Christian Silva state-wide photography winners
Diamond Valley's first AVID Parent Nigh
Diamond Valley's first AVID Parent Night
Middle and high school students attending the annual kick-ff for Peer Leaders Uniting Students (PLUS)
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

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
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
Superintendent Christi Barrett administering the Oath of Office to Student Representatives Nathan Shackelford, Renae Cunningham, and Cole Cochran
Hemet Elementary School campus
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.
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
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.
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!
Tahquitz High School's baseball team named CIF Southern Section Division Four Champions!
Summer School graduates turning their tassels
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.

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. Board Trustee congratulating Michael Cooper on receiving his high school diploma.

Board Trustee congratulating Michael Cooper on receiving his high school diploma. 

Staff enjoying the end of the school year celebration lunch
Staff enjoying the end of the school year celebration 
Superintendent Barrett addressing the Hemet High School graduates
Superintendent Barrett addressing the Hemet High School graduates
Western Center Academy Principal Paul Bailey congratulating Cole Alley.
Western Center Academy Principal Paul Bailey congratulating Salutatorian Cole Alley. 
Carly Grider throwing flower petals in celebration
Carly Grider throwing flower petals in celebration
Western Center Academy graduates celebrating being a part of the first graduating class

Western Center Academy graduates celebrating being a part of the first graduating class

Tahquitz student holding her diploma proudly
Tahquitz student holding her diploma proudly
Miguel Barajas walking off the stage after he received his diploma.

Miguel Barajas walking off the stage after he received his diploma.

West Valley graduates before the graduation ceremony
West Valley graduates before the graduation ceremony
Caleb Farmer taking a selfie as he receives his diploma.
Caleb Farmer taking a selfie as he receives his diploma. 
Hamilton High's Valedictorian Matthew Collins giving his graduation speech

Hamilton High's Valedictorian Matthew Collins giving his graduation speech

Tahquitz's Salutatorian, Elise Thrift, fist bumping Governing Board Member Patrick Searl

Tahquitz's Salutatorian, Elise Thrift, fist bumping Governing Board Member Patrick Searl

West Valley graduates anxiously awaiting for the graduation ceremony
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
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
Superintendent Christi Barrett with ASPIRE graduate Aleea Diamond Moore
Principal Frank Green congratulating a student
Principal Frank Green congratulating a student
Nancy Ferraz, Hemet Adult School graduate, celebrating after receiving her high school equivalency 50 years later.
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.
Helen Hunt Jackson College Prep student's graduation cap. 
Mother and son graduates from Alessandro High School and Hemet Adult School.
Mother and son graduates from Alessandro High School and Hemet Adult School. 
Alessandro High School and Hemet Adult School 2017 graduates!
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, 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.
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
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
Superintendent Barrett shaking hands with a student at the 30th Annual Elementary Honor Roll
Ernesto Calumpang speaking at the Elementary Honor Roll

Ernesto Calumpang speaking at the Elementary Honor Roll

Families running together at the Valle Vista Fun Run
Families running together at the Valle Vista Fun Run
Rancho Viejo Cheerleaders after competing in the Sharp International Competition
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
Dartmouth Middle School Cheerleaders after winning first in their division at the Sharp International Competition
West Valley High School's Parent Project Senior Graduation
West Valley High School's Parent Project Senior Graduation
Parents at the Rancho Viejo's PTA SMARTS Parent Program graduation
Rancho Viejo's PTA SMARTS Parent Program graduation
Tahquitz High School celebrates National College Signing Day
Tahquitz High School celebrates National College Signing Day
Hemet High School celebrating National College Signing Day
Hemet High School celebrating National College Signing Day
West Valley High School celebrates National 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
Superintendent Barrett with the Employees of the Year that advanced to the county level
Hemet and San Jacinto's March Students of the Month
Hemet and San Jacinto's March Students of the Month
Marumori exchange students at the Welcome Barbecue Dinner

Marumori exchange students at the Welcome Barbecue Dinner

Jacen Moore and Mrs. Turner with her certificate.
Diamond Valley Middle School student, Jacen Moore, nominated his history teacher, Mrs. Turner for the Teachers are Heroes Award. 
Dr. Alex Ballard, Zuleika Serna, Benjamin Corcoran, Delilah Warren, and Coordinator Khrystal Martinez.
Delilah Warren, Benjamin Corcoran, and Zuleika Serna place first in the district's second annual Design Challenge. 
Dartmouth students and staff holding the AVID Demonstration School banner.
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

Superintendent Barrett reading to Ms. Ollerton's 2nd grade class in honor of Read Across America Day. 

Tahquitz Cheer team at State competition.

Tahquitz's Cheer Team at State, they advanced to Nationals and will be competing March 24-26.

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.
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.
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 McSweeny Elementary for Read Across America.
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
Officer Figueroa from Hemet Police Department reading and talking to students at McSweeny Elementary
Student and his father laying on a blanket reading.
Father and son reading at Fruitvale Elementary's Read Across America event.
Deputy Loza reading Green Eggs and Ham to Kindergarten students.
Deputy Loza reading Green Eggs and Ham to Mrs. Andersen's kindergarten students for Read Across America Day. 
Board Member Megan Haley reading to Ms. Holland's class.
Board Member Megan Haley reading Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb to Ms. Holland's class.
Carlos Navarro reading to students at Jacob Wiens Elementary.
Carlos Navarro, Director of State and Federal, reading to students at Jacob Wiens Elementary. 
Aisha Randhawa, Ethan Corum, Hannah Dela Cruz, and Frances Desquitado winners of the Riverside County Spelling Bee.
Ethan Corum, Western Center Academy, tied for second place in the 40th annual Riverside County Spelling Bee.
February Students of the Month standing with their plaques.
Hemet and San Jacinto's Students of the Month for February
Student running in for a touchdown with the help of West Valley High School's Varsity Football Team.
Super Kids Bowl 2017
West Valley High School's Academic Decathlon team members raising their hands to indicate they got the question right during the Super Quiz.
Lauren Trevino, Isabel Michel, and Elisha Dayag during the Super Quiz
left to right: Kelly Sullivan (elective teacher), me, Carol Lewis ( coordinator), Jason Luna ( Assistant Principal), Terry Whitton (Co Coordinator) with AVID Demonstration School sign.

Rancho Viejo Middle School was re-validated as an AVID Demonstration School. 

Student putting arm up to block defenders as he heads toward the end zone.
Super Kids Bowl 2017
Yolanda Duran and Superintendent Barrett

Yolanda Duran the Classified Employee of the Year will represent Hemet Unified in the county competition. 

Student cradling the ball as he runs for the end zone.
Super Kids Bowl 2017
Keyera Cameron in front of the Good Luck Wall at Ramona Elementary.
Keyera Cameron won 2nd place in the NFL Punt, Kick, Pass for girls 8-9 years old. 
With the help of the West Valley High School Varsity Football Team, student is able to score a touchdown.
Super Kids Bowl 2017
John Campbell in front of the West Valley Mustang.

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.

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. 

(back row left to right)Qiairah Link from Mountain View High School, Hale Castorena from Hamilton High School, and Michael McGivney from Hemet High School. (front row from left to right) Kristina Usenko from West Valley, Karla Almaguer from Tahquitz High School, Caitlyn Toomey from Hemet High School, Alexis Rodriguez from San Jacinto High School, and Roma Moran from Alessandro High School.
Hemet and San Jacinto Students of the Month for January. 
Superintendent Barrett administering the Oath of Office to the new and returning board members.
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.

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.
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.

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.
Superintendent Christi Barrett reading the Polar Express during West Valley's Yes I Can program's performance for Harmony Elementary first graders. 

Hemet 2017-18 Highlights

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AAPAC Meeting

Date: 11/19/2018, 6 PM – 7 PM
Location: THS Parent Center Room 234

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Measure X Update

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The following update on Measure X is provided to foster an informed electorate on the front end of Tuesday's election. This is information only provided as a public service by Hemet Unified School District.

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HUSD is putting a bond on the November ballot, Measure X. Click "Read Full Story" to access facts, frequently asked questions and the bond project list.

October Students of the Month

Tyrisha Green, Paulina Galindo, Matito Shivers, Daja Ellis, Wayne Thomas, Estaban Garibay Paredes, and Jordan Hubbel standing with their plaques.
Students from our four comprehensive high schools and one alternative school were recognized as a Student of the Month.
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