Hemet Unified School District

Cawston Elementary is honored to recognize School Counselor, Aida Sandoval as their Employee of Excellence. Mrs. Sandoval is a dedicated and passionate school counselor who plays a vital role in supporting the students and staff at Cawston Elementary. She leads our student leadership program, including the morning valet team, where students greet families and help open car doors with a warm welcome. Mrs. Sandoval also facilitates important school-wide initiatives such as Red Ribbon Week and Kindness Week, helping to promote safety and a culture of compassion. In addition, she provides social skills lessons, encourages strong attendance habits, and provides all-around support to ensure a positive school environment. Known for her teamwork and commitment, Mrs. Sandoval is a valued and inspiring member of the Cawston community.

🎉 It’s Math Week at RCOE! 🎉

From September 8–12, families are invited to Riverside County’s Virtual Math Week—a free, online celebration full of fun math games, exciting stories, and hands-on activities for students in PreK–8.

Activities are available in English and Spanish and can be enjoyed right from home!

✨ Join the fun here: bit.ly/Region10MathWeek2025

Let’s celebrate math, enjoy learning together, and log your minutes for a chance to win awesome prizes!

Join us in celebrating our September Students of the Month—remarkable young individuals who not only excel in the classroom but also rise above life’s challenges with courage and determination. 💪📚 Your strength, perseverance, and positive attitude inspire us all! Congratulations!

Come join us for the Hemet Unified School District College and Career Fair on September 15th! College representatives and career professionals will be present to share more about opportunities and pathways to success. See more details in our flyer!

On Thursday, August 7, HUSD kicked off the 2025–26 school year with the annual all-staff Welcome Back event! 🎉 From school spirit to student performances and an inspiring keynote by Superintendent Dr. Christi Barrett, Welcome Back brought together every school site and district team. Here’s a look at the highlights from this memorable event!

We are excited to welcome back students and staff for another amazing school year! Happy first day of school to all! 📚 🏫 🍎 #TheHUSDway

As we begin a new school year, we’re excited to welcome our entire school community back. Here’s to a safe, successful, and inspiring year ahead! See you on Monday!

On July 22–24, nearly 200 leaders—including Directors, Principals, Assistant Principals, and Managers—came together for our annual Leadership Colloquium, a multi-day professional learning experience to kick off the 2025–26 school year!

The event featured a powerful lineup of speakers who inspired, informed, and equipped our leaders for the year ahead:

🍊 Dr. Christi Barrett, Superintendent – Vision-setting keynote and motivation to lead with purpose
🍊 Jeff Oldfield, PhD, RCOE – Thought-provocative keynote: Thinking About AI in Education
🍊 Dr. Jennifer Martin, Assistant Superintendent of Improvement & Analytics – Learning Vignettes Panel + Action Planning
🍊 Dr. Mary Wendland & Dr. Nereyda Gonzalez, Assistant Superintendents – Models of Excellence
🍊 Dr. Derek Jindra, Assistant Superintendent of HR – Quality-Aligned Feedback, Evaluations & Title IX Updates
🍊 Sonia Ramirez, Director of Communications – HUSD Website Migration & Staff Training
🍊 Carolyn Yoakum, Director of Fiscal Services – Extra Duty Process Updates
🍊 Lucy Dressel, Director of Safety & Benefits – Workers’ Compensation Overview

It was a strong start to a year built on collaboration, clarity, and bold leadership! #THEHUSDWAY

Special thanks to the Riverside County Office of Education, Apptegy, ACSA Region XIX, HUSD Instructional Development Department, and the Soboba Casino Event Center.

Reminder: The countdown is on! Hemet Unified is excited to welcome students back to school on Monday, August 11, 2025! We can’t wait to see all the bright smiles and eager minds ready for a new year of learning. ✏️📚 Until then, keep enjoying your summer, making memories, and recharging for an amazing year ahead! ☀️🌴

📚✨ There's still time to enroll! Hemet Unified is accepting applications for the 2025–2026 school year. Join a district that embraces, educates, and empowers every student—every day!
👉 Enroll today at hemetusd.org/enrollment

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Hemet Unified School District! We are proud to celebrate the values of community and freedom -today and everday!

We are thrilled to have five students from both Hemet High and AOI as summer interns in the Publications Center and the Communications and Transportation Departments. Our summer interns are staying on top of their work while gaining hands-on experience and learning their way around these careers efficiently and effectively. Maya, a 12th-grade student from Hemet High, shared, “I have enjoyed being able to create different designs for products in a professional setting.”

Reminder: the school play starts at 7 tonight, 5/27! Please be at the school by 6:30 PM.