Upcoming Events
26/27 Student Registration & Link Crew Info!
Esperanza High School offices will be open Monday-Thursday from 8am-4pm daily
We will be closed during the summer on 6/19 and 7/3
Please call the main line at 714-986-7540
For summer school questions please click here for contact information
Hello Class of 2026 Graduates and Parents/Guardians,
We look forward to celebrating this meaningful and important milestone tomorrow, June 11th at 6pm at Nathan Shapell Stadium.
At this time, our graduation ceremony has reached capacity and no additional tickets are available. The Placentia Yorba Linda School District will live stream the graduation ceremony as an alternative- Here is the link- Watch Live
Here are some final reminders for spectators and graduates:
Spectator Information:
Gates will open at 4:00 p.m.
All Guests must have a ticket
No tickets are available at the stadium
Please allow time for security processing- all bags will be searched and all guests will be required to pass through an electronic screening device (metal detectors)
Guests are encouraged to bring only essential items to speed up check in
Water and other items will be available for purchase at the stadium as fundraisers for our EHS groups.
The ceremony will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m.
Re-entry will not be permitted once a guest exits the venue
For additional information, please visit: www.pylusd.org/graduation
This link includes info on parking, handicap parking, shuttles and MORE!
Graduates:
Rehearsal is at 11am at Nathan Shapell Stadium on 6/11
Graduation checkin- 5:15pm at the Yorba Linda High School Gym
Dress: Professional attire required under cap and gown. No heels or spiked shoes are permitted due to the synthetic track and grass.
Behavior: Graduation is a formal occasion- please ensure that you honor this special day and follow our PRIDE Values. Please avoid pranks on the field that would underscore the event that you have all worked so hard for.
Thank you for your cooperation and support as we work together to ensure a safe and memorable graduation experience for all students and families.
Esperanza High School Administration
Activities
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The GoFan Link for tickets to all Athletics games is listed below. The QR code also takes you to the link.
Esperanza Athletics Dead Period
June 12 - June 26
Esperanza Summer Sports Camp
Registration for the 2026 Summer Camps are live!!!
All Student-Athletes must be cleared, prior to participation dates, with an updated physical and a completed home campus account, all accessible on our Athletics Home Page.
Esperanza Summer Sports Camp
<---- Click Registration Link to start the process and register your student-athlete
Wrestling Interest
If you are an incoming 9th grader or current Esperanza Wrestler, please email esperanza-wrestlingbc@gmail.com for upcoming camp and season information.
INTERESTED IN PLAYING A SPORT at EHS?
SIGN UP FOR SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS!
Football
If you missed our football parent meeting and would like to pick up a packet please email jpresley@pylusd.org.
If you are a returner, your player can pick them up after practice at the football compound. Summer Camp starts on June 29. Checks for camp can be dropped off with the athletics department.
web: www.esperanzafootball.com
instagram: ehs_aztec_football , ehs.football.boosters
Students, if you are planning to take AP classes for the 26-27 school year, please join the 2026 AP Summer Assignments Google Classroom to get information on any summer work that may be required. The code to join is 5bkcige2.
"Do you need your transcript?"
DON'T FORGET TO ORDER YOUR FINAL, OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS! Universities require an official transcript with final grades and graduation date posted by JULY 1ST!
Order now through Parchment and select "Hold for grades"
Starting in June, the Fullerton College Virtual Front Desk will be available on Mondays and Thursdays to assist students with general questions, application support, registration help, and guidance on the Promise Program’s two years of free tuition requirements. Please see the flyer for more details.
Planning to attend Fullerton College this fall but missed the Future Hornet field trip?
No problem, you can still register for a Future Hornet Session happening in early June.
Scan the QR code to sign up! Don’t wait! Complete everything you need in one visit.
Are you a graduating senior planning to attend Santiago Canyon College but still need to finish your enrollment steps? SCC’s Express Enrollment Days are designed to help you complete important enrollment tasks in one convenient visit. 🎓
Whether you already know your next steps or are still deciding on your path, the SCC team is here to support you, answer your questions, and help you leave with a clear plan. Everyone is welcome!
See flyer for details.
The University of California, Santa Barbara will be offering their annual Transfer Making It Happen (TMIH) program — a free virtual summer program for graduating high school seniors planning to enroll at a California community college during the 2026–2027 academic year. Students will learn about programs, tools, and resources that support a successful transfer pathway to the University of California.
TMIH will be held on Tuesday, August 18, from 4:00–6:00 PM PT. More information about the program can be found on the Transfer Prep Programs webpage.
Students interested in participating in the TMIH program must submit an application and create a UC Transfer Admission Planner (UC TAP) account.
Don’t Miss a Step: Community College Enrollment Guide
Not sure what steps to take for community college? Check out the Community College Cheat Sheet to guide you. You can access this form with direct links on the EHS website, under Counseling tab, Community College Cheat Sheet or copy and paste the link below. It’s also available on the EHS Class of 2026 Google Classroom.
Start by claiming your Student Portal. Once you're in, complete the Online Orientation and, if required, an Assessment Questionnaire. After finishing those, you’ll need to Meet with a Counselor to create your Educational Plan—this may involve scheduling an in-person or virtual drop-in appointment. Once your plan is set, you can Register for Classes. Be sure to also explore the Promise Program to ensure you meet all the requirements for up to two years of Free Tuition.
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Earn Free College Credit with Fullerton College’s CollegeLink Program!
Get a head start on college by taking free, transferable college courses while still in high school. All classes are fully online, making it easy to fit them into your schedule.
Benefits:
Earn college credit early
Save time and money
Explore college-level coursework
Enjoy flexible online learning
Available Courses:
🤖 BUS 256 – Artificial Intelligence & Prompt Engineering (NEW)
📚 ETHS 150 – Introduction to Chicano Studies
🥗 NUTR 220 – Sports Nutrition (NEW)
👮 AJ 223 – Criminal Investigation (NEW)
🏠 IDES 100 – Introduction to Interior Design
📰 JOURN 100 – Mass Media Survey (NEW)
Interested? Visit the school website and navigate to Counseling → CollegeLink: Free College Courses to view the program flyer. Open the Fall Flyer and go to page 3. Start with Step 1 if you need to submit a Fall application, or proceed directly to Step 2 if you already have a Fullerton College Banner ID
Students in grades 9-11th grade!
Exciting new dual enrollment courses from Cypress College are launching this fall! 🎉
Interested in the Health Science field? This is your chance to get ahead in high school while earning college credit at the same time.
👉 Check out the new course offerings!
⚡ Get a head start: Complete Step 1 on the flyer by beginning your Fall 2026 application early. We’ll help you with the remaining steps!
📝 Ready to join?
Follow the steps on the flyer, or
Complete the Cypress College dual enrollment interest form to receive a call slip and get started.
Check out this community service opportunity during the summer with the Family Resource Center.
August 7th: Backpack and school supplies distribution at Topaz ES.
August 10th: School uniform distribution at Melrose
See flyer for details to sign up
Repeat Announcements
Need extra help?
Check out the flyer for details about tutoring every Tuesday at lunch in Room 258, hosted by Esperanza’s National Honor Society students. Tutoring is available for all subjects, so don’t miss this great opportunity to get support!
Seniors Attending Fullerton College Next Fall:
For students who still need to meet with a counselor, there are currently two available options:
Virtual Counseling Sessions These appointments fill quickly since many students still need counseling support. Sessions are held via Zoom on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout May from 4:00 PM–6:00 PM. Sign-up link: https://esars.fullcoll.edu/eSARS/Outreach_Online/eSARS.asp?WCI=Init&WCE=Settings
Future Hornet Sessions These in-person sessions begin in June and take place at the Fullerton College Counseling Center on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Students can meet with a counselor and receive assistance with class registration during these sessions. Sign-up link: https://fullcoll.event451.sites.451.io/event/1365939?p=ZnVsbGNvbGwuZXZlbnRzLjEzNjU5Mzk%3D
You are invited to join in virtual 3-day UC Application Summer Bootcamps to learn about the UC system, majors, and the UC application process! See flyer with all the details. Space is extremely limited, so students are encouraged to RSVP here by the May 22 deadline. Available sessions are: June 23-25 or July 7-9.
Required Sessions
Day 1: Major vs. Career | UC Overview
Day 2: UC Application Overview | Academic History
Day 3: Activities & Awards | PIQ Overview
Hello Aztecs! Summer CollegeLink registration is now open (9th-11th)!
Get a head start on your future by earning free college credit while still in high school through Fullerton College’s CollegeLink Program. These engaging courses transfer to most four-year universities and can help prepare you for success after graduation.
Best of all, most classes are fully online, allowing you to learn from anywhere while still managing your high school schedule. (The only exception is Introduction to Biotechnology with Lab, which meets in person at Fullerton College.)
Summer 2026 CollegeLink Courses
🎸MUS 119 History of Rock (Class is full)
🎨ARTH 100 Introduction to Visual Culture
📚ETHS 150 Introduction to Chicano Studies (Class is full)
🥼BIOL 190 Introduction to Biotechnology with Lab (see details below)
🚔NEW: AJ 230 Crime Scene Techniques
Note: Students currently enrolled in a Spring 2026 Dual Enrollment class do not need to reapply. (Fall 2025 students do not need to reapply also)
Don’t miss this opportunity to jumpstart your future!
Introduction to Biotechnology with Lab🔬
This course must be taken together with the lab and meets in person at Fullerton College. It is designed for students entering 11th or 12th grade, and Chemistry is recommended as a prerequisite.
Ready to get started: Complete the Collegelink Interest Form to receive a call slip to get started.
Seniors: If you received notice that you’re eligible for a Cal Grant, be sure to claim your award! To do this, you’ll need to create a WebGrants for Students (WG4S) account and confirm your school of attendance (see Step 3A on the flyer). After graduation, log back into your WG4S account to verify your high school graduation status (Step 3B). Once both steps are complete, your Cal Grant award will be officially claimed.
Be sure to review the remaining steps as well.
https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/