We are aware of the snow in Hesperia and the surrounding areas. Students are safely in class, all schools are currently open and will continue under their normal bell schedules; however, we are working to help keep students indoors as much as possible. The weather service predictions are that the snow will clear at midday. We will continue to monitor the situation and road conditions and respond accordingly. If any changes are made we will communicate those changes to the community. In the absence of any further announcements, schools will remain open and dismiss at their normal times. We ask parents to plan for extra time when picking students up and to be as patient as possible as we all deal with the winter weather.
All HUSD school sites will be open today Friday, February 24, 2023.
The Trona Joint Unified School District invited us to give a presentation regarding current social media, alcohol, and drug trends among teens today. Officers Lacey and Schuler enjoyed presenting to the students, staff and community members in Trona. Thank you for having us!
Please see the following flyers for a presentation by our department regarding Social Media and Drug and Alcohol Awareness. This presentation is designed for parents, students and staff of the district. We will conduct this presentation on January 17, 2023 at Sultana High School and on January 18, 2023 at Oak Hills High School at 5:30 p.m. We invite all to attend!
Officers Lacey and Schuler presented to parents in the District English Learner Advisory Committee. They covered topics ranging from the dangers of social media to drug and alcohol abuse among teens. There will be an opportunity for all parents, students and staff to see this presentation in the district. The 1st training is being offered at Sultana High School in the Multi-Purpose Room on January 17th, 2023 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm. The 2nd training will be available at Oak Hills High School in the Multi-Purpose Room on January 18th, 2023, from 5:30pm - 7pm.
We'd like to urge all parents and students to use crosswalks at intersections and ensure everyone crosses streets the safest way possible. Our arrival and dismissal times cause heavy vehicle traffic at each school and we want to direct pedestrians to avoid walking in the roadway. Even when it is more convenient, we challenge you to cross the road the right way so we can avoid any potential disasters. Thank you and stay safe!
Parents, please be aware that some criminal drug networks are using social media and smartphone apps to flood the U.S. with deadly fentanyl and fentanyl-laced fake pills. Monitor your children's social media and phone usage to prevent these criminals from preying on them. #OnePillCanKill Learn more at https://www.husdpd.com/o/husd-police-department/page/fentanyl-resources
Here is a reference guide for parents, caregivers and educators to get a better sense of how emojis are being used in conjunction with illegal drugs.
Our officers enjoyed participating in the district's annual Trick-or-Treat event for the Pre-K Academy students and their families! Have a fun and safe Halloween!
Officers McCaulley, Rangel, and Corporal Smith attended the Juniper Elementary Red Ribbon Week event. They enjoyed meeting students and showing them their police cars!
We'd like to introduce the newest members of our department, Officer McCaulley and Officer Alexander. We are excited to have them as part of the team in our mission to keep Hesperia schools safe!
Today our schools and officers participated in International ShakeOut Day, when millions around the world engage in earthquake drills. Always be prepared!
Brightly-colored fentanyl (referred to as rainbow fentanyl) has been identified as a new trend according to the United States (U.S.) Drug Enforcement Agency
(DEA). Rainbow fentanyl can be found in many forms, including pills, powder, and blocks that can resemble sidewalk chalk or candy. Any pill (regardless of its color, shape, or size) that does not come from a health care provider or pharmacist can contain fentanyl and can be deadly. For more information you can visit the DEA website here: https://www.dea.gov/press-releases/2022/08/30/dea-warns-brightly-colored-fentanyl-used-target-young-americans
This is also National Teen Driver Safety Week. We'd like to stand with the Hesperia Sheriff's station in encouraging teens and their parents to talk about the importance of following the rules of the road and driving responsibly. Please read more here:
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This week is National School Bus Safety Week. We'd like to remind everyone California law requires drivers to stop in both directions when a school bus has flashing red lights on. Drivers must stay stopped until the red lights are off, and children are on or off the bus and safely out of the road.
Our officers along with deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department will make an emphasis this week on enforcing these laws to keep our students safe.
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As a result of an amber alert incident involving law enforcement on the I-15 freeway at Main St. at approximately 11 am today 9/27/22 there are traffic issues throughout the city that may delay school bus drop-offs. This incident does not involve any HUSD schools or students. At this time our thoughts are with our brave law enforcement officers as they deal with this volatile situation.
DEA Warns of Brightly-Colored Fentanyl Used to Target Young Americans:
We are now seeing these brightly colored pills arrive in the high desert. Please educate your children on the dangers of these pills. For more information please visit: https://5il.co/1i2c4
See flyers below for information on our upcoming Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway! Register here: https://bit.ly/3f3EiZU
Catalytic Converter Theft: On Tuesday, June 8th 2021, at approximately 1042 hours, a burgundy, older model Chevy Trail Blazer drove into the parking lot of Cedar Middle school. The suspect vehicle backed into a parking stall in the lot and an unknown suspect removed a catalytic converter from an employee’s vehicle. The vehicle had dark tint on all of its windows along with a chrome trailer hitch. School Police Report #21-06-005. Any information please contact Hesperia School Police Officer Michelle Brosowske at (760) 244-1091
Our Nutrition Services Department still needs your input on meal service.
Please fill out the brief survey here: https://bit.ly/3ko9WRk