Carmel Elementary School

First we do the math. Then we eat the snacks! Mrs. Ahumada’s first graders had a blast modeling place value in tens and ones with pretzel sticks and marshmallows today! What a fun way to practice such an important skill! #CarmelCougars #YouAreALEADer #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

The annual Pringles challenge in Mrs. Oldenkott’s 6th grade class was a smashing success! Congratulations to Emma Babb and Evelyn Johnson on winning this year’s challenge in just under 10 minutes! Critical thinking and collaboration at work for these awesome Cougars! #CarmelCougars #YouAreALEADer #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

Carmel is on the Best of the Desert awards nomination list again this year! Please take a few moments to vote EVERY DAY between now and September 30th. Every vote counts!! https://desertsun.gannettcontests.com/2024-Best-of-Desert-Communitys-Choice-Awards/ #CarmelCougars #YouAreALEADer #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

The Cougar Patriot Day spirit was strong today! We will never forget. ❤️🤍💙 #CarmelCougars #YouAreALEADer #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD #PatriotDay2024

We know our Cougar community is anxiously awaiting a decision on whether or not schools will be open tomorrow (Wednesday, 9/11). Rest assured the District is closely monitoring the air quality and fire situations, and will notify everyone if schools will be closed. In the meantime, will you please join us in sending positive thoughts and prayers to all who are being directly impacted by these fires? Firefighters, EMS personnel, police/Sheriff officers, military/National Guard, evacuees, evacuation center staff...The Carmel Cougars are thinking of you! <3 #CarmelCougars #YouAreALEADer #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

This Wednesday, 9/11, is Patriot Day. Please have your Cougar kiddo come to school in red, white, and blue to honor and remember those who lost their lives on 9/11/01. #CarmelCougars #YouAreALEADer #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD #PatriotDay2024

Due to improving conditions and the current Air Quality Management District level of "Moderate", the Hesperia Unified School District plans to hold normal school hours tomorrow, Monday 9/9/24. Schools will modify events to limit outside activities. The District will announce if any further changes are required.

We had our first House event of the school year this morning and it was oh so much fun!! This is one of the many ways that we work together to build community, strengthen relationships, and show our leadership skills at Carmel! Thank you to our House planning team for such a great start to our Friday, and to all of our Cougars for bringing their House spirit! #CarmelCougars #YouAreALEADer #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

California Department of Public Health (CDPH) will be hosting a Vaccination event on: Friday, September 13 from 2 pm-5 pm at the Hesperia Unified School District. For more info see: https://5il.co/2ta6h

In Miss Weedon’s class, our third grade Cougars learned about Geographic features. The students were assigned a landform to research with their group. Then they made posters and presented their landforms! We are so proud of them and all of their hard work! #CarmelCougars #YouAreALEADer #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

School will resume on Tuesday, September 3rd. We can’t wait to see our Cougars! #CarmelCougars #YouAreALEADer #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

Our Cougars come in all shapes and sizes! 🦎 #CarmelCougars #YouAreALEADer #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

How cute are these kinder Cougars in Mrs. Ward's class?! They are already reading like rock stars! #CarmelCougars #YouAreALEADer #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

Ms. Acosta’s 2nd grade scholars celebrated an awesome first day of reading groups with popsicles yesterday afternoon. What a treat, and way to show those leadership skills in class!! #CarmelCougars #YouAreALEADer #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

Please join us for Back to School Night this Thursday, August 22nd! We will begin all together as one Cougar family in the cafeteria promptly at 5:00 pm. Families will transition to classrooms starting at 5:20 pm. We hope to see you there! #Carmel Cougars #YouAreALEADer #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

Guess who joined in on morning arrival today? We always love it when Dasani comes out to play! #CarmelCougars #YouAreALEADer #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

We all worry sometimes! After reading Alma and the Worry Stone, Mrs. Oggs third graders made their own worry stones to help when something worrisome is on their minds. Great way to connect self care/social emotional skills to interactive read alouds! #CarmelCougars #YouAreALEADer #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

Sunrise, sunshine, STEM, and lots of smiles made for an amazing first two days of the 24-25 school year!! #CarmelCougars #YouAreALEADer #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

California Department of Public Health (CDPH) will be hosting a Vaccination event on: Wednesday, August 14 from 2 pm-5 pm at the Hesperia Unified School District. For more info see: https://5il.co/2ta6h

Gates open tomorrow (8/8) at 8:40 am! We can't wait to see you, Cougars!! #CarmelCougars #YouAreALEADer #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD