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After a year of construction, the home of the Golden Bears is nearly complete and ready for students. On Aug. 13, Hanford's third full-service high school, Sierra Pacific, will open its doors and instruction will begin.


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starThis state-of-the-art high school will welcome its first crop of students, 227 freshman to campus and offer, what Principal Roger Hartman guarantees will be a truly unique experience.

The Sierra Pacific High School Men's Basketball Team


Biggest basketball upset: Sierra Pacific over Mesa. Mesa had it all, a top-flight point guard in Jahii Carson, a dominant post man in Blondy Baruti, the state's top ranking and national recognition. Sierra Pacific didn't care. Behind Chris Mason's 26 points, the Bears overcame a 10-point, first-half deficit to upset the Jackrabbits, 65-62, in the 5A-I state quarterfinals. Carson led Mesa with 23 points, but the Jackrabbits struggled without starting guard Mohamad Sobh (ankle injury).

Sierra Pacific High School - Home of the Golden Bears


Roger Hartman, Principal

Roger hartman, Principal

1259 North 13th Avenue Hanford, Ca 93230 | Map 559-583-5912 | Fax: 559-583-5914

Donna Sheldon, Administration Assistant to the Principal

Helen Espinoza, Secretary

Derek Petty, Special Education/Head Men's Basketball Coach


"We are going to be a very small school starting out, but traditionally when schools are smaller, that usually equates into more students' success," Hartman said. "My hope for this first year is that we can begin with a feeling of family and new traditions."

Hartman, who spent four years as the assistant principal at Hanford High, said that he is excited about heading up the new school and has high hopes for Sierra Pacific.