education
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Let’s Keep the Conversation Going: A Community Reflection on Hesperia’s Bond Proposal
By Michelle Allen As a long-time community member, multi-generational resident, and property owner within the Hesperia Community Schools district—and as a former employee—I want to thank everyone who’s been engaging in recent conversations about our upcoming bond proposal. My family has lived, learned, and served here for generations. I care deeply about the future of Continue reading
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🌱 The Professions Behind All Professions
🌿What Profession Do You Admire Most—And Why? Continue reading
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🐾 Great News, Panther Families! PowerSchool is Here!
By Michelle Allen Hesperia Community Schools is excited to introduce PowerSchool, a new Student Information System, launching for the 2025–2026 school year! This change reflects Hesperia’s ongoing commitment to better communication, simplified processes, and stronger partnerships between school and home. 📫 Watch Your Mailbox Access IDs and passwords for each student will be arriving soon! Continue reading
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What Are You Curious About?
By Michelle Allen I used to think curiosity was for children—wide-eyed wonderers asking why the sky turns orange or how ants know where to march. But the older I get, the more I see that curiosity is a sacred tool. A kind of grace we offer ourselves when we stop reaching for certainty and start Continue reading
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✨ Hesperia Spotlight ✨🎨 Reclaimed Beauty: The Story Behind the Mural
By Michelle Allen In Hesperia, Michigan—a town stitched together by generations of legacy, labor, and love—educator and artist Monica Smith Grimard has spent her life using creativity to spark connection and change. Her work, most visibly reflected in the Reclaimed Beauty mural, is not simply artistic—it’s ancestral, activist, and deeply communal. Monica’s journey weaves together Continue reading
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The Quiet Heroes of Hesperia
By Michelle Allen Michelle Allen is a community storyteller dedicated to preserving the history and charm of Hesperia. Learn more at www.echoesofthewillow.com A great teacher doesn’t just fill heads—they light fires. They are not simply deliverers of information, but gardeners of potential, tending to curiosity like soil and seed. You recognize them not just by Continue reading
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Notable Events on June 4: A Day of Reflection and Celebration
Every day carries moments of history, personal milestones, and global observances, making it a great opportunity to pause and reflect. June 4 is no exception—it’s a day filled with historical significance, fun celebrations, and inspirational reminders of how much the world changes over time. 🌍 Historical Anniversaries Some of the most important turning points in Continue reading
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A Lifelong Journey Through Work: From Blueberries to Boardrooms
Everyone’s career path starts somewhere—sometimes in unexpected places. For me, it began in the blueberry fields of rural Michigan, hands stained deep purple from harvesting fruit for a local farmer. It wasn’t glamorous, but it taught me the value of hard work and perseverance at a young age. From there, I shifted into babysitting for Continue reading
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What Is Your Career Plan? How Experience, Dreams, and Growth Shape Your Path
At different points in life, we all ask ourselves: What’s next? Whether you’re just starting your career, considering a change, or stepping into a lifelong dream, the journey is always evolving. For me, that evolution has been constant. With over 30 years of experience in communications, administrative leadership, and community engagement, I’ve had the privilege Continue reading
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The Voices That Guide Us: Those We Admire & Seek for Advice
In every journey—whether personal, creative, or professional—there are those whose wisdom becomes a guiding light, illuminating paths we may not have seen on our own. The people we admire and seek for advice shape our perspectives, challenge us to grow, and remind us that wisdom is not just knowledge, but experience shared with care. The Continue reading
