We are loving the smiles from our first week of school! Red carpets, cheering squads, and vibrant energy marked the first day of the 2025-26 school year as HLPUSD welcomed back students across 28 campuses on Wednesday, Aug. 6. What are you excited about for the new school year?

Welcome back to school! Students across HLPUSD kicked off their first day with warm welcomes from teachers and staff, cheering squads, and a red carpet entrance to jumpstart the new school year. What are you looking forward to this school year? #ProudToBeHLPUSD

Congrats to our Speech & Debate teams at Nationals! 🎉 🏆 Nat’l School of Excellence: Cedarlane 🥇 Nat’l Champ Poetry: Bailey P. (Cedarlane) 👏 Nat'l Finalists: Natalia R. (Mesa Robles), Ziden T. (Cedarlane), Aaron S. (Mesa Robles), Sophia S. (Orange Grove), Allison H. (Wilson)

Watch Maddex Mendez, a rising eighth-grader at Newton Middle School, take flight after spending seven weeks immersed in the fundamentals, science, and physics of aviation through Youth Inspiration Nation.

The HLPUSD 2025 Spring/Summer Digital Newsletter is Here! Don't miss out on the inspiring highlights and memorable moments from across our District. Dive in and celebrate the amazing achievements of our students, staff, and community. View the eNewsletter here:

HLPUSD teachers and staff completed a 4-day Restorative Justice training to foster welcoming, inclusive schools. Through restorative circles, they learned to promote respectful communication and left inspired to bring these practices back to their campuses.

More than 130 HLPUSD students will perform in the District’s inaugural Broadway musical of “Matilda,” thanks to the newly launched Broadway Bound Summer Musical Theatre Conservatory. Details and tickets here: https://t.co/jMXR64jvlr #ProudToBeHLPUSD

After an extraordinary 5 years of leadership, we are bidding farewell to Dr. Jiménez on 6/30. Thank you for putting the success of our students, teachers, staff & families at the forefront of all of your actions. Read more here: https://t.co/C0trC4U0gB #ProudToBeHLPUSD

The June Superintendent’s Update is here! Catch highlights of HLPUSD's latest achievements, a CIF Student-Athletes Q&A, and student films from the Youth Cinema Project, one of which was nominated for Best Picture at LALIFF! Read more: https://t.co/xKXn6aiXCD

HLPUSD partners with our Board, staff, and community to ensure students receive a high-quality education. Board meetings address key topics like policy, budget, and student success. Join us at the next meeting.

Congrats to HLP Adult Education students for winning gold and silver at SkillsUSA in cosmetology, esthetics, nail care, and medical terminology. The HLPAE SkillsUSA Chapter also earned silver and awarded four student scholarships. Read more: https://t.co/C0trC4U0gB

Make an impact in your community by joining the HLPUSD team! Start and grow your career with us while making a difference in education. Apply now at: https://t.co/RKfhRMPx94

Thank you @glenawilson_rwma for bringing your talents to the @wedgeworthwarriors’ ribbon-cutting ceremony! Your performance energized the celebration. We’re grateful for your support & look forward to more amazing moments this school year! #ProudToBeHLPUSD #FlashbackFriday

We recognize that many in our community may be facing anxiety, fear, & uncertainty due to the recent immigration enforcement activity in the L.A. area. We remain committed to fostering a safe & welcoming environment. Please visit https://t.co/C0trC4U0gB for the full message.

Hacienda La Puente Unified School Distric celebrated the grand opening of the brand-new Wedgeworth Elementary School campus with a joyful ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 3. This long-awaited transformation, made possible by Certificate of Participation (COP) funds, marks a

Make an impact in your community by joining the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District team! Start and grow your career with us while making a difference in public education. For more information on salary, benefits, and details, visit: https://t.co/RKfhRMPx94

Thanks to the Boys & Girls Club of La Puente’s After Class summer program, students from Nelson & Sparks elementary schools set sail for adventure in Marina del Rey! Students learned the basics of kayaking and sailing, turning the marina into their summer classroom.

Our monthly Board of Education meetings cover key topics like policies, budget, and student achievement highlights. Join our Board meetings at the District Office Board Room, or watch live on Zoom or YouTube.

Congrats to La Puente High School’s CTE Public Safety Pathway for being named a National School of Excellence by the Law and Public Safety Education Network, one of only eight schools recognized with this honor! #ProudToBeHLPUSD

Congratulations to our incredible educators and staff who joined the c/o 2025 in earning their degrees. Thank you for being there for our students and helping them reach their goals while you were also pursuing yours! #ProudToBeHLPUSD