The incoming Freshman class of 2028 receives a hearty Farmer welcome at Freshman Orientation led by the dynamic LINK (Let's Include New Kids) Crew and Peer Assistance students.
Graduates Exult
Led by a class valedictorian with the highest GPA in Hayward High history, the Class of 2024 celebrates its grand finale with gusto.
Class of 2024 By The Numbers
350 Seniors earned their diploma, the most in HHS history; 40% attending community college; 37% attending a four-year university (21% CSU, 10% UC); 33 attending CSU East Bay; 8 attending CSU Long Beach; 9 attending UC Berkeley (12 accepted), the most ever; 7 attending UC Merced; 2 students attending Boston University and University of Southern California
Spring Sports Rise
Following the weather's lead, Spring sports warm up as badminton, baseball, softball, boys tennis, track & field, and boys volleyball spring into action.
NorCal 2024
AVID and Puente celebrate 20 years of the NorCal College Tour adding on new campuses such as CSU Stanislaus and St. Mary's to supplement the regular visits to UC Merced, University of Pacific (Stockton), Sacramento State, and UC Davis.
College Talk
Alumni "come back to give back" at this year's College Talk, representing colleges such as Alabama State (HBCU), Cal State East Bay, Chabot, Chico State, MTI, San Diego State, San Jose State, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, and UC San Diego.
Cross Country Wins League
Congratulations to Boys Varsity Cross Country for capturing first place in league, the first time since 1986, highlighted by a new Hayward all-time course record of 16:40:50!
The Pride of Hayward High Rakes in the Awards
Color Guard and Drum Major capture first place and band second place in the Elk Grove Band Review.
Future Farmer Day Welcomes 8th Graders
Over 400 8th graders spend a day on the Farm for Future Farmer Day as they begin to imagine their places of belonging in this little city we call Hayward High.
Volleyball Wins League in Historic Season
Girls volleball runs the table and becomes the first volleyball team in HHS history to go perfect in league with a 12-0 record.
Students Soar for DTR 2023
Class participation and enthusiasm soar during Downtown Rally 2023 as Seniors take the cake and Freshmen surprise with a second place finish.