Upcoming Events
Did you know that in the state of California, students who miss ten percent or more of school—just two days a month—are considered chronically absent? Learn more about why attendance matters HERE.
26/27 Bell Schedule with tutorial EHS.docxEsperanza HS will have a Late Start every Wednesday with the exception of December 16, 2026 and May 26, 2027.
If there is a change to our calendar Parents/Guardians will be notified.
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26-27 School Calendar
EHS Highlights/News
Save the Date: Women in Industry
The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) is proud to present its annual Women in Industry event, an inspirational experience geared towards empowering the next generation of leaders through future-ready learning.
Families and students of all ages are encouraged to attend this event for the opportunity to learn from an esteemed panel of captains of industry who represent diverse professional sectors. PYLUSD Career Technical Education (CTE) CareerLink Academies and Pathways students will serve as hosts and moderators of the event in order to incorporate a student’s viewpoint with the professional perspectives of the panel members. A brief reception will take place afterward to give attendees the chance to meet panelists.
The PYLUSD Women in Industry event will take place on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the PYLUSD Performing Arts Center located at 1651 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA 92870, and is free to the public.
For more information and to see the full list of Women in Industry panelists, please visit www.pylusd.org/wii.
If you wish to read about the event from 2025, please visit Good News Report PYLUSD
Classroom Spotlight-
Classroom Spotlight-
Medical Pathway
Medical Pathway
Mrs. Garcia and our Medical Pathway students practiced administering intramuscular injections using a medical mannequin. Students reviewed proper needle safety and handling, practiced accurately drawing medication from a vial using aseptic technique, and demonstrated the correct injection technique, including selecting the appropriate injection site, needle angle, and safe disposal of the needle following administration. Students practiced administering the injection into the vastus lateralis muscle of the upper thigh.
Other students worked on a hands-on anatomy activity, diagramming the layers of the skin on large sheets of butcher paper. These activities gave students an opportunity to apply their knowledge and practice skills in a hands-on learning environment.
Wellness Spotlight Talking with your teen about MH.pdfWellness Spotlight-
Wellness Spotlight-
The Jed Foundation
The Jed Foundation
Let’s Talk About Mental Health.
Sometimes, simply asking your teen how they’re doing and taking the time to listen can make a big difference. Open, judgment-free conversations remind young people that they are supported, heard, and never alone.
Explore helpful tips from The Jed Foundation on starting conversations about mental health with your teen.
2026-27 Reflections Flyer - EHS.pdfPTA Reflections: “What My Culture Means to Me”
PTA Reflections: “What My Culture Means to Me”
Calling all Esperanza students! PTA Reflections is inviting students in grades 9–12 to share their creativity through this year’s theme, “What My Culture Means to Me.” Students can submit original work in Visual Arts, Photography, Literature, Film Production, Music Composition, or Dance Choreography.
Deadline: Friday, October 9, 2026
Submit: Reflections Box in the EHS Library
All entries will be showcased at the EHS Open House in Spring 2027, with selected finalists having the opportunity to advance to the next level of PTA judging.
Show us what your culture means to you—get creative and submit your work!
Counseling
Attention Seniors: Need help with your college applications?
Starting in October, counselors will be available on select late start Wednesdays from 8:00 to 9:00 AM in the College and Career Center (Room 776) to answer questions and offer guidance. Check the flyer for more details!
Don’t Miss These Upcoming College Visits!
Don’t Miss These Upcoming College Visits!
Ready to explore your college options? College Rep Visits are your chance to connect face-to-face with college admissions representatives, discover what different campuses have to offer, and get answers to the questions that matter most to YOU!
🔎 What can you learn?
🎓 Admission requirements & application tips
💰 Scholarships & financial aid opportunities
📚 Majors, programs & academic life
🏫 Campus life & student experiences
💼 Career, internship & research opportunities
❓ And answers to all your college questions!
All students are welcome to sign up! If a visit reaches capacity, seniors will receive priority.
Sign up online: HERE or on the EHS Website, under the Counseling tab/College Rep Visits, or stop by and see Mrs. Botello in the College & Career Center.
Spots can fill quickly—don’t wait! Find a college that sparks your interest, ask questions, and start planning for your future.
Fall In Love With CSUF! 🐘
Fall In Love With CSUF! 🐘
It’s that time of the year to Fall in Love with Cal State Fullerton!! ✨🍂 Join CSUF on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 from 10AM - 2PM for their open house event! Prospective students and their supporters are invited to connect with their academic colleges, take campus tours, discover resources and so much more!
Register HERE. Live the day as a Titan and learn how to start your journey to success! 🐘
Note: Students currently enrolled in a Fall 2026 Dual Enrollment class do not need to reapply.
Don’t miss this opportunity to jumpstart your future!
Ready to get started? Complete the Collegelink Interest Form to receive a call slip, or visit Mrs. Botello in the College and Career Center!
Spring 2027 CollegeLink Registration is Now Open!
Spring 2027 CollegeLink Registration is Now Open!
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, classes are fully online, allowing you to learn from anywhere while still managing your high school schedule.
Spring 2027 CollegeLink Courses:
🎸MUS 119 History of Rock
📚ETHS 150 Introduction to Chicano Studies
🚔NEW: AJ 230 Crime Scene Techniques
🚔 AJ 100: Intro to Criminal Justice
💻CISG 110: Intro to Programming for Computer Games
📚BUS 256: Artificial Intelligence & Prompt Engineering for Business
🔉COMM C1000: Public Speaking
🥗 NUTR 210: Human Nutrition
🏢 IDES180: History of Architecture & Furnishings
📻 CTRV 145: Radio & TV Sports Broadcasting
📚SOC 101: Intro to Sociology
💃Dance 100: Dance Appreciation
Athletics Highlights!
Athletics Highlights!
Get in the Game with Go Fan!
Get in the Game with Go Fan!
Click HERE to buy Tickets
EHS Football Fundraiser!
EHS Bling Spiritwear!
EHS Bling Spiritwear!
Shop the EHS Bling Spiritwear collection for fun, spirited gear, with a portion of every purchase going directly to the Aztec Football program.
Click the link below and support our Football Team!
Athletic Clearance for the New School Year (2026-2027)
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.
Activities
Book of Life Homecoming
Book of Life Homecoming
Tickets are on sale now at the finance window and online.
Ticket prices:
9/14 -9/18: $35 with ASB and $5 without ASB
9/21- 10/2: $40 with ASB and $50 without ASB
10/5 - 10/9: $45 with ASB and $55 without ASB
10/10: at the door $60 CASH ONLY
Please bring your ID to the dance to be scanned in!
Senior Picture Information
Senior Picture Information
A second round of Senior pictures will take place in the theater after school from Mon, Sept 21st to Fri, Sept 25th, from 3:30 pm- 8 pm.
Please schedule your appointment at www.schoolhousephoto.com or by calling (714) 572-3200.
Scholarships
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation's Youth Awards are Officially Live!
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation's Youth Awards are Officially Live!
Attention Seniors: The Hispanic Heritage Foundation's (HHF) Youth Awards are officially live for educational grants of up to $4,000 to support the Class of 2027!
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) is looking for students who have made remarkable achievements in the classroom, made an impact in their communities, and demonstrated excellence in one or more of our award categories, including Community Service, Engineering, Green Sustainability, and Technology, with additional categories being added throughout the awards season.
Please check back regularly at www.HHFYouthAwards.com for the most current list of available categories, as they continue to add more opportunities.
To be considered, students must:
Be currently enrolled in high school, graduating in the spring of 2027.
Hold a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale.
Enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2027 - 2028.
Attend their virtual ceremony, if selected.
Applications are open until November 1st, 2026. Interested students can apply online at www.HHFYouthAwards.com.
Military Child of the Year
Military Child of the Year
Every year (now in its 19th year) Operation Homefront hosts the Military Child of the Year® Awards. The awards are open to military children between the ages of 13-18. There are 7 recipients, 1 child from each branch of the services and each recipient receives:
$10,000 CASH, a laptop, other donated goodies, and a 3-day trip to Washington, DC with us and their families.
Children are entered by nominations. Anyone that knows a military child can nominate any military child. So, you may nominate students, friend’s children, children can nominate their siblings and best friends and so on. The awards are open to Active Duty, reserves, Gold Star, National Guard, AND retired military children
The program is entirely FREE and exclusive to military children.
Nominations are OPEN NOW through December 1st!!!
See flyer for details and QR Code
2027 Elks Legacy Awards
2027 Elks Legacy Awards
2027 Elks Legacy Awards
2027 Elks Legacy Awards
The 2027 Elks Legacy Awards application is now open! Applications opened on September 1, 2026, and the deadline to apply is February 1, 2027.
The Elks National Foundation will award 400 national scholarships of $6,000 each to children and grandchildren of current, dues-paying Elks members.
An Elks scholarship is more than financial assistance—it is an opportunity to recognize students for their achievements, leadership, community service, and potential while connecting them with a network of service-minded individuals and a local Elks Lodge dedicated to supporting young people in the community.
Learn More & Apply: enf.elks.org/Leg
2027 Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
2027 Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
The Elks National Foundation has officially launched its 2027 scholarship competitions! Here are the key details:
Most Valuable Student (MVS) Scholarship
The 2027 MVS scholarship application is now open and can be completed online at enf.elks.org/MVS. The application deadline is November 12, 2026.
The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships based on academic achievement, leadership, and financial need. National scholarships range from $1,000 to $7,500 per year, with recipients announced in April 2027.
Students who apply for the MVS Scholarship are also eligible for the Garden Grove Elks Lodge #1952 local scholarship. Last year, the lodge awarded eight $1,000 scholarships to local students and hopes to increase that number this year. Five of last year’s eight recipients were PYLUSD students.
Eligibility Requirements:
High school seniors (or equivalent) who are U.S. citizens may apply.
Students must plan to pursue a four-year degree full-time (at least 12 semester hours) at a U.S. college or university beginning in the 2027–28 academic year.
Applicants do not need to be related to an Elks member.
Male and female students compete separately.
When applying, select Garden Grove Elks Lodge #1952 as your sponsoring lodge.
For complete eligibility requirements and application information, visit enf.elks.org/MVS or the Scholarship Newsflash page on the EHS website under the Counseling page.
CSUF Titan Fast Pitch 2026: Fuel the Future
CSUF Titan Fast Pitch 2026: Fuel the Future
The annual CSUF Titan Fast Pitch competition is a hybrid business pitch competition open to middle and high school students. Participants submit a 90-second video pitch, which is evaluated by business and community leaders. The top four students in each category will advance to the finals, where they will present their ideas to a live audience and panel of judges.
The competition encourages students to develop their entrepreneurial skills, creativity, and innovative thinking while providing an opportunity to showcase their ideas.
2026 Theme: Fuel the Future
“Fuel the Future” celebrates the role entrepreneurs play in driving innovation, solving real-world problems, creating jobs, and shaping the economy of tomorrow. Whether launching a small business or developing the next big startup, entrepreneurs turn bold ideas into action.
Titan Fast Pitch gives students the opportunity to take those first steps toward entrepreneurship while gaining valuable experience and support to help bring their ideas to life.
📌 Deadline: October 15, 2026
See the flyer for complete details and the QR code to participate.
North Orange County ROP is offering the Medical Innovation, Research & Entrepreneurship (MIRE) program.
MIRE provides students with a unique opportunity to explore biomedical innovation, research, entrepreneurship, data science, prototyping, and medical technologies while working alongside industry professionals to address real-world healthcare challenges. Students collaborate to develop innovative solutions, build a biomedical company concept, and showcase their work at the culminating symposium. The program is open to all high school students, requires no prerequisites, and offers UC A-G credit.
MIRE Fall 2026 registration is now open!
See flyer for details and scan the QR Code to register
🎓 IT’S SCHOLARSHIP TIME!
🎓 IT’S SCHOLARSHIP TIME!
The Coca-Cola Scholar $20,000 college scholarship application is officially OPEN! 💰
If you’re graduating during the 2026–2027 school year, this could be an amazing opportunity to help fund your college education.
Applications are due September 30, 2026, by 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
Eligibility Requirements:
Be a high school senior
Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident
Plan to pursue a degree at an accredited college or university
Ready to Apply?
Apply online here: https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
You can also visit the Scholarship Newsflash page on the EHS website under the Counseling tab for a direct application link.
Don’t miss out! Apply today and take the next step toward your college goals!
For direct link go to the Scholarship Newsflash page under the Counseling tab on the EHS website.
Chick-fil-A Community Scholars
Chick-fil-A Community Scholars
Attention Seniors: Check out the Chick-fil-A Community Scholars program. Every year, up to thirteen (13) $25,000 scholarships are awarded to students based on academic success, community service, and financial need. The Chick-fil-A Community Scholars also participate in the Chick-fil-A Scholars Program, a one-year engagement that includes mentoring and leadership development.
Who Should Apply:
High school seniors who will be 18 years of age by July 15, 2027
3.0 minimum GPA on a 4.0 scale
Currently reside in the United States; applicants are not required to be citizens or permanent residents
Planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate for the 2027-2028 academic year at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university or vocational-technical school
Be involved in community service, extracurricular activities, and/or a leadership role in the 12 months prior to the application deadline
Be willing to participate in Chick-fil-A's Scholar Program (a 1-year experience of mentoring) if selected
Deadline: November 3, 2026, 3pm Central Time
Past Announcements/News
OCTA Youth Ride Free Program English-combined.pdfOCTA Youth Ride Free Wave Card Renewal
OCTA Youth Ride Free Wave Card Renewal
Important Reminder for Families:
All previously issued OCTA Youth Ride Free Wave Cards will expire on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Families must renew their child’s current Wave Card or apply for a new one before September 30.
Schools will no longer issue Wave Cards.
What Families Need to Know:
Documentation showing the student’s date of birth and photo is required for renewals and new applications.
Apply online at OCBus.com/Apply or visit the OCTA office in person.
OCTA Office: 500 S. Main Street, Orange
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.OCTA Open House: Thursday, September 10, 2:30–4:30 p.m. Families can receive assistance with applications, create new accounts, and ask questions.
Questions? Contact OCTA Representative Jocelyn De La Cruz at 714-636-7433.
Cell Phone Expectations
Cell Phone Expectations
As we begin another exciting school year at Esperanza High School, we want to share an important reminder regarding campus expectations and California’s Assembly Bill 3216, also known as the Phone-Free School Act. The law requires schools to limit student smartphone use during instructional time.
At Esperanza, our goal is to create classrooms where students are focused, engaged, and ready to learn. To support this expectation, teachers will use simple classroom phone-management systems. Depending on the classroom, students may be asked to place their phones in designated storage such as phone pockets, caddies, or other secure locations at the beginning of each class and retrieve them when the bell rings.
Students will continue to have access to their phones during passing periods, break, lunch, and other unstructured times during the school day. Students who require a personal device for documented health or medical monitoring will be accommodated through our school nurse. Device access will also be permitted in the event of an emergency.
If you need to reach your student with an urgent message during class, please contact the Esperanza High School main office and our staff will assist you.
Failure to follow classroom phone expectations will be addressed through the progressive discipline procedures outlined in the Esperanza Student Handbook.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our classrooms focused, connected, and centered on learning!
Attendance & Tardy Procedures
Attendance & Tardy Procedures
Regular attendance is essential to student success. Please help your student arrive on time and attend all scheduled classes.
If your student is absent from one or more periods, please clear the absence using one of the following:
NEW! Google Attendance Form: Complete the form here. This is the preferred method and should be completed the day of the absence or at least 24 hours before a pre-arranged absence. The form must be submitted using the guardian email address on file.
Absence Line: Call (714) 986-7540, option 4. Please provide your student’s first and last name, grade, ID number (if known), your name, and a contact number.
Written Note: If an absence was not reported in advance, students may bring a signed parent/guardian note to the Attendance Office before school.
48-Hour Reminder: Parents/guardians have 48 hours after a student returns to clear an absence by phone, Google Form, or written note. Unresolved absences may become truancies and result in assigned Saturday Hours.
Leaving Campus: Students must obtain an Off-Campus Pass from the Attendance Office before leaving campus. Classes missed without an approved pass will be marked truant.
Thank you for helping us support strong attendance and student success!
Attendance ReminderAttendance Reminder!
Please remember to notify the school within 48 hours of a student's absence.
We encourage parents to use our Google Form to report or clear absences.
If you are picking up your student early for any reason, you will be asked to complete the form in the Attendance Office.
Please allow enough time to complete the form and for your student to report to the office before leaving campus.
Interested in PTSA?
Are you looking for an easy way to make a big impact at Esperanza High School? Join the PTSA today! For just $20, parents, students, teachers, alumni, and community members can come together to support the Aztec Community!
Why Join?
Support Student Success: Help fund programs, events, clubs, and valuable student resources.
Scholarships: Your dues help fund scholarships for deserving Esperanza seniors.
Advocate & Amplify: Be a voice for our students, teachers, and school community.
Build Connections: Meet and collaborate with other Aztec parents, staff, and community members.
Show Aztec Pride: Help foster a positive, spirit-filled campus culture and traditions.
Save The Date!!
Save The Date!!
Hey Aztecs! Get excited, Future Ready Day is coming up on Monday, October 12th!
What is Future Ready Day?
What is Future Ready Day?
Future Ready Day is a school-wide event created to help students take important steps toward their future college and career goals. As part of the day, you’ll also have the opportunity to attend the COSI Out-of-State College Fair, where you can discover different colleges, explore potential career pathways, and gather ideas to help you plan for the future you want!
More details to follow in the coming weeks!
EHS Senior AdsInterested in Buying Senior Ads?
Celebrate your senior with a special ad in the 2026–2027 Esperanza High School Yearbook!
Families can purchase a full-page, half-page, or quarter-page ad to share photos, memories, and a personalized message for their graduating senior.
Pre-Sale pricing is available now through November 13! Ads must be purchased and submitted by January 29, 2027.
Visit buytheyearbook.com and enter school ID 736260 to purchase your ad!
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