EVENTS, ACTIVITIES, & DEADLINES

May 24 - Israel Trip Registration Deadline

May 26 - Music Club Auditions by Appointment

May 26 - K/6/8 Promotion Registration Deadline

May 26 - Senior Grades Due

May 31 - Class of 2023 Senior Dinner

May 31 - 2023-2024 Yearbook Staff Application Deadline

June 1 - EC Used Curriculum Sale

June 2 - Girls Softball All-Team Scrimmage Game

June 2 - Senior Grad Nite

June 5 - Mandatory Promotion & Graduation Rehearsal

June 6 - 8th Grade Bay & Bonfire Event

June 7 - HCS Band Performance at Knott's Berry Farm

June 8 - DC Used Curriculum Sale

June 8 - Lending Library Books Due Back

June 9 - Promotion & Graduation Ceremonies

June 9 - End of Second Semester

June 12-16 - Office Closed

June 23 - 2nd Semester Grades Due

CLASS DAYS and ACADEMIES

May 22 - Last Day at Both Academies

May 25 - DC/ESC

June 1 - Last Day at EC/BON/CLMT

June 8 - Last Day at DC/ESC

Promotion and Graduation Security

Volunteers Needed 

We have been asked by Skyline Church to assist their security team with volunteers from HCS to ensure a safe promotion and graduation rehearsal and ceremony for all.  

Rehearsals:

June 5, 2:45 pm - 6:30 pm (whole or any part of)

We will need volunteers to walk the sanctuary level of the Skyline campus, along with monitoring the beautiful play structure that we are so graciously allowed to use. 

Promotion & Graduation Ceremonies:

June 9, 12:45 - 7:00 pm (whole or any part of)

Skyline Church will have their volunteer security team walking the campus on June 9th, but we need some volunteers to monitor the beautiful play structure. Our kids are our responsibility.

Skyline Church has a terrific team of staff and volunteers who will be assisting our volunteers. Their policy is “see something, say something.” Please help our efforts in providing a secure event for the hundreds of people who will be present on these days. 

To volunteer, please email mail@hcssd.org with the date and time of your availability. 

School Office Closed

June 12th - 16th

The office will be closed the week after graduation. Please look ahead in your calendars and attend to any office needs you may have during that time (DMV forms, work permits, transcripts, dual enrollment, etc.).

Please make note that beginning June 19th, summer office hours will be in effect.

Monday & Wednesday

10 am - 1 pm remote only

Tuesday & Thursday

10 am to 1 pm in-person

Save the Date!

All are welcome to buy or sell. There is no selling fee. Email the office mail@hcssd.org with any questions.

EC Sale

June 1, 2023

11:45AM - 2:00PM

Set Up at 11:15AM 

Del Cerro Sale

June 8, 2023

12:20PM - 2:30PM

Set Up at 11:50AM

Del Cerro Baptist Church

5512 Pennsylvania Lane

La Mesa, CA 91942

Lower Parking Lot

Yearbook Advisor

Position Open

HCS has an immediate part-time opening for the position of Yearbook Advisor. Email Lilia Sepulveda at communications@hcssd.org with any questions. Visit our website for more details, a list of job duties, and application instructions.

Summer Is

Right Around the Corner!

HCS already has summer activities on the calendar. If you are wanting a preview of how to stay connected to your HCS community over the summer, check out the new Summer Activities page on the website.

It's Not Too Late to

Recite the WORD Passage

for This School Year

The cutoff to recite the passage, receive the decal, and be added to the website is June 3rd. Congrats to the parents and students who have already completed the challenge. For more information, click HERE.

Promotion Registration

for K/6th/8th Is Open

If your Kindergarten, 6th-grade, or 8th-grade student plans to participate in this year's promotion ceremony you must register them by the May 26th deadline. Visit the Promotion Ceremony web page for registration links.

Those participating in the K/6th/8th promotion must attend the mandatory rehearsal on Monday, June 5th at 3:00 pm at Skyline Church.

The promotion ceremony will take place on Friday, June 9th at 1:00 pm at Skyline Church.

Lending Library Books Are Due Back

June 8, 2023

Book returns can be made to Vikki Grieshaber at the promotion and graduation rehearsal or at EC and DC Class Day curriculum sales, or to the office on or before June 6th.

The library reopens for 2023-2024 check-outs on June 20th from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm. An appointment is required, so visit the school library website to sign-up for your 20 minute appointment before they fill up.

Second Semester Grades

Due June 23, 2023

The Student Information System (SIS) grade page is linked with the Course of Study page that you entered back at the beginning of the year. When you login to SIS to enter your students' grades, all the classes that you entered in your Course of Study will be waiting for you in the grading system. All you need to do is enter the grades for those classes. If you have changed or added a class since you entered your Course of Study – no worries. On the far right, select “Delete” or “Add Subject” appropriately. Then follow through with the subject, course and grade. 

If you haven’t done your 1st semester grades, you are being billed for a late fee. To avoid this late fee, please enter those courses and grades now. No need to enter a Course of Study for the 2022-2023 school year, if you haven’t done so.  

Please enter 2nd semester grades for each student by June 23rd to avoid late fees.

To find the SIS go to the hcssd.org home page. Hover over the Members Only menu tab and select it from the drop down menu. Use your user ID and password to log in.

Step by step instructions on how to enter grades can be found in the members section of the website.

Important Notice: HSL accounts will be parked after June 23rd for any outstanding 2nd-Semester grades. This will render your HSL account unusable for any registration or class information access.

HCS High School Graduation 2023

Save the date! Be sure to put the graduation ceremony on your calendar and tell your friends and family! See the school website for more information.

June 9, 2023

3:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Skyline Church

11330 Campo Road

La Mesa, CA 91941

Participating seniors must check in by 2:45 pm.

Mandatory

Graduation Rehearsal

Monday, June 5 | 4:30 pm

It is important that students and parents participating in the graduation commencement attend this mandatory rehearsal. This includes parents who are graduating their last senior and have registered for the recognition ceremony.

Caps and gowns will be distributed at this rehearsal and final instructions and reminders will be reviewed. Make sure you attend so you're not caught off guard on the day of the event.

High School Graduation Pictures

Mike Shriver Photography is the official photographer for our high school graduation and will be taking photographs of each senior student as they receive their diploma.

After the ceremony, they will be taking studio portraits with individuals and families during the reception in front of a backdrop. Students wishing to purchase graduation portraits must bring payment to the photographer on the day of graduation. Picture packages will be printed only for those students making this prepayment.

To view packages or pre-pay online, visit the Mike Shriver Photography website or call (760) 438-0464.

Senior Boards

Seniors, start working on your boards! The Senior Photo and Memory Display board is a fun walk down memory lane. They should include photos and memorabilia of your choosing that reflect your life (i.e. childhood, friends, activities, awards, etc.). The displays will be viewed at the graduation ceremony. You can find more information and specifications for creating these boards on our website.

Senior Grades

Due May 26, 2023

Please get your grades caught up to date and in order, and submit by May 26th so that the school can properly prepare your student's graduation diploma. We want your student to graduate.

Grades for Class Day, Academy, and Community College may be emailed to registrar@hcssd.org when received.

Class of 2023

Senior Dinner

May 31, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Seniors and Parents, you are invited to a Senior Dinner to honor one another at Marechiaro's Italian Restaurant. Join us in an annual tradition as you celebrate the end of your senior's homeschooling journey. Register Now!

Calling all incoming Seniors and their parents! Your class of 2024 Instagram is now live. Follow us to stay connected and informed on important Senior activities and deadlines. Don't miss out! Follow us @hcs2024seniors.

2024 Tour to the Holy Land

Deadline to register: May 24, 2023

By the time you read this, we may have already reached our limit for our Israel Trip planned for Easter Break 2024! But just in case there is room...

Please e-mail Orlando Duarte ASAP at 1orlandoduarte@gmail.com to let him know you are interested!  For further information, the website CapistranoIsrael.com will answer many of your questions.

We will experience sites such as Caesarea, Jericho, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and many other sites. With us will be a Christian guide who was born in Nazareth and who has a degree from an Israeli university in archaeology. Orlando has personally worked with the Bible teacher responsible for putting together the trip for two decades. Orlando has also been in Christian education for 20 years as both a teacher and administrator. Throughout the years, he has had many students go on this trip and share how life-changing it was for their Christian walk. 

The trip originates and ends at LAX. We will hire a bus to and from the airport. The land price of the trip includes 4-star hotels, breakfast and dinner buffets, all admission fees, a dedicated bus and driver plus the guide, and even all taxes and tips. It does not include transportation to LAX, most lunches, snacks, and souvenirs. We will find out the cost of the flight in June.

You will never read the Bible the same after visiting the Holy Land!

8th Grade Bay & Bonfire Get Together

June 6, 2023 | 3 pm - 8 pm

De Anza Cove at Mission Bay

3000 N Mission Bay Dr.

San Diego, Ca 92109

All 8th graders and their families are invited to attend the end-of-year celebration. The cost is $5 per person to help cover the cost of food and supplies. The menu includes Costco pizza, chips, watermelon, and s'mores.

Bring your own drinks, s’mores skewers, chairs, picnic blankets, a bathing suit, a towel, a change of dry clothes, closed-toed shoes, a sweater, and sunblock.

RSVP by Friday, May 26th with the number of pizza slices for your family. If anyone is willing to lend out some lawn games while there, we would appreciate the help. Contact parents Stephanie West at (619) 227-4325 or Priscilla Dominguez at (619) 980-8558 with any questions.

Final Donation Drive Of the School Year

The collection of men’s sweats, jeans, and shorts continues. So please clean out your dad‘s closet! Let's end the school year strong with our final drive of this school year. Donation boxes are available at each class day campus.

Now Accepting Yearbook/VMA Student Intern Applications for the 2023-2024 School Year

The Yearbook/VMA program is in search of motivated and dedicated student interns to continue to make our program a great one. Applications for the 2023-2024 school year are now being accepted through May 31st. Training begins in the summer.

See our HCS Yearbook/VMA web page for details and online application.

Girls Softball

All-Team Scrimmage Game

June 2, 2023 | 10am - 12pm

Serra Mesa Rec Center

North Ballfield

9020 Village Glen Drive

San Diego 92123

Everyone is invited to join us at the ballpark for our end-of-year scrimmage game. There will be a concession stand available (we accept cash and Venmo). The HCS Band will be there to perform the national anthem. Bleacher seating is limited so bring a lawn chair or blanket. There is parking at the Ballfields, or up the hill at the rec center building, or on the street in the neighborhood. See you there!

Music Auditions

May 26, 2023

The Chapel at Grossmont

Are you ready to learn a new instrument or join choir? Beginning Band and Choir are the place for you!



- No experience necessary

- You choose your instrument

- Weekly Friday rehearsals

- 4th-9th grade students

Experienced musicians, have you played your instrument for at least two years? Are you in 7th-12th grade? Join Concert Band or String Ensemble!

We are looking for guitar, electric bass, piano, and drum set players. If you read music and are up for a challenge, Jazz Band could be the place for you.

Email band@hcssd.org to reserve your audition spot.

Basketball Camp

Volunteers Needed in El Cajon

June 19 - 22, 203 | 8:30am - 12:30pm

Cajon Valley Middle School

550 E. Park Ave, El Cajon 92020.

Each year for the past 10 years (minus 2 for COVID) we have held a free one-week basketball camp for kids in East County. This is an amazing opportunity for kids to learn basketball skills, meet new friends, get exercise, have fun, and hear the

Gospel. Last year we had our biggest camp ever with an average of over 200 kids a day and over 300 different students attending. Unfortunately, this year we had a team of 60 coaches from last year that are not able to help out which is why we are looking for more volunteers. Every coach that volunteers will allow 4 more kids to attend the camp.

Need: We need coaches to help run a basketball camp for kids 5-15 years old. Coaches don’t need any prior experience with basketball and can choose between working with little kids on small hoops (5-9 years old) or older kids on the 10-foot hoops. Coaches can be any age from high school up. Younger coaches will be assigned to a team on the small hoops.

Those with basketball experience that would like to run a station and teach the kids specific

skills are also needed.

The camp is from 9 am - 12 pm each day, coaches need to be there from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. If someone needs volunteer hours, we can sign off on 4 hours a day.

Orientation: I can talk with coaches individually or we can set up a time to do an orientation as a group sometime prior to June 19th.

Contact: If you are interested, or have questions, please email me at tim@kaleochurch.com or call/text me at (760) 638-0551.

Attending the Camp: If you have or know of students who may want to participate in the camp

please an email to tim@kaleochurch.com and we will send you a link to register your student. Download the camp flyer here.

The HUB mission:

Provide the community with uncensored information and resources, through free, monthly seminars/discussion groups, related to 12 core topics: Medical, Spiritual, Business, Life & Sustainability, Allies, Communication, Technology, Education, Safety, Money, Legal, and Government.

Connect individuals with groups, organizations, ministries, churches, and businesses of interest.

Spark individuals to take action in their personal sphere of influence.

What you'll find:

Essential oils, homemade soaps, dairy/cheeses, homemade bread/bagels and dragon fruit plants, kefir and kombucha starters, gardening Info and tips, hydroponics info, goat milk, chickens and eggs for sale, Christian music, various food and beverage vendors, fruit, veggie, and herb seedlings, garden box examples and education, local honey, pickled items, jams/jellies, and spices, food and sustainability information, greens, microgreens, and other fresh produce, live rabbits and chickens, natural health and beauty products, emergency preparedness food supplies/education, and more.

1. Vikki Grieshaber (library, front desk needs, general information)

2. Tracy West (billing)

3. Jane Richards (school records, transcripts, high school evaluations, Class Day concerns)

4. Lilia Sepulveda (school calendar, website, newsletter, social media, podcast, school merch, yearbook)

5. Vicki Stormoen (principal)

6. Emmie Palacios (field trips, events)

7. Judy Beckmann (clubs)

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