HCSD Friday Newsletter

UPCOMING DATES:

12/10 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting, 6pm at North Library

12/18 Full School Day (No Early-Dismissal Thursday)

12/19 Noon Dismissal

The next HCSD Friday Newsletter will be published on Friday, December 19th.

Help Us Keep Meals (and Classrooms) Funded

Thanks to California’s Universal Meals program, every student can receive breakfast and lunch at no cost. But here’s what many don’t realize: the program is not fully funded, and HCSD covers more than $100,000 in meal program costs each year, pulling funds away from classrooms.

Here’s the breakdown:

For every breakfast served, the district earns $1.36
For every lunch served, the district earns $1.30

When ordered meals go uneaten, the district loses:

$2.10 per breakfast
$4.30 per lunch

Those numbers add up fast. Here’s how you can help reduce waste, protect funding, and keep the program strong for all students:

School Snacks & Treats

Hosting a class party or event? Please consider hosting after lunch time. This can increase funding, decrease waste, and keep the District in compliance.

Child Has an Upcoming Field Trip?

Our meal provider, ORDO, offers cold, bagged breakfasts and lunches for both day field trips and departure days for overnight field trips. If you would like your child to have school meal on that day, please submit in advance a Field Trip Meal Request.

Every meal served helps fund the program and ensures students are well-fed and ready to learn.

E-Bike Webinar Replay

Parents and guardians are invited to watch the replay of a timely webinar explaining what to look for when purchasing an e-bike so your choice is safe, legal, and reliable. This session explains e-bike classifications and offers practical guidance to help families make informed decisions.

This presentation features Bob Mittelstaedt, co-founder of E-Bike Access, and was sponsored by SMCOE's Safe Routes to School, and the California Office of Traffic Safety, in partnership with The Parent Venture.

Congratulations to Mr. Andrew Lu!

HCSD’s own Andrew Lu has been selected as the 2026 CCDA CASMEC Early Career Conductor of the Year! This statewide honor recognizes his outstanding leadership, artistry, and dedication to young choral musicians. Mr. Lu leads the music program at Crocker and supports our growing elementary instrumental program, and we’re so proud to see his talents recognized across California. Bravo!

NEXT WEEK! New Student Registration Opens Monday

For 2026-2027, New Student Registration will be online.

Parents will gather required documents and upload them to the PowerSchool Enrollment form. Beginning on December 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM, the link to access PowerSchool Enrollment will be posted on the 2026-2027 Registration Information page.

NOTE: Registration is for NEW students only. If you have a current 5th grader you do not need to register for Crocker 6th grade.

If you need assistance or accommodation accessing the online registration, please contact Margaux Mansfield, Registrar.

Measure H Update

Get caught up on all of our Measure H Projects in the December Newsletter.

Measure H December Newsletter

***Items are subject to availability from Ordo.

Please refer to the monthly menus for allergies and dietary restrictions and plan ahead. We always encourage students to eat their home meals first, but if they are still hungry, they are entitled to a school meal. Always send your child with a reusable water bottle.