New Episode Every Monday!

February 13, 2009

Dolphincast ArtWelcome to the home of the HVS Dolphincast hosted by Mr. Shima and Principals Gluck and Rudek! The Dolphincast is a fun, light-hearted weekly podcast that keeps Hermosa Beach families informed of what’s happening at both Hermosa View and Hermosa Valley Schools!

Each week we’ll bring you important announcements of upcoming events, recaps of the week’s notable events, interviews with teachers, students, and parents, tips on how to enrich your child’s education, and much much more!

Listen now by clicking an episode on the right side of this page OR have episodes automatically delivered to your iTunes so you can listen anytime on your iPod or iPhone.

We welcome all feedback, questions, comments, and suggestions! Email the HVS Dolphincast HERE!


Episode 29 – “The Divas Who Are Digital”

February 7, 2010

Our Technology Director Teri Tsosie joins Mr. Shima in Studio 17 this week and brings along a trio of girls from the Valley Digital Divas!! Rachel, Britta, and Skyler reveal what amazing things these tech savvy students are doing at our schools! In addition we discuss American Idol vs. STYCD, Disney Animation, Avatar queasiness, and the girls unveil how they fool Facebook to gain access! Shenanigans abound but the only way you’ll hear them is if you listen now!  HVS Dolphincast Feb.8.2010


Episode 28 – “Rainy Day People”

January 25, 2010

Miss Gluck returns to the show with Mr. Shima this week with a super short but packed episode! In addition to a sneak peek at some important things all parents need to know, Miss gluck reveals her new year’s resolutions, we reminisce childhood rainy days, and reveal what kind of magazines a principal reads! Plus, education with…vomit? Ew! Bring some sunshine into your day and listen now! HVS Dolphincast ep28 Jan.25.2010


Episode 27 – “Roll Out The Barrels”

January 18, 2010

The Dolphincast returns in 2010 with some guests that will educate as well as entertain! Elizabeth Riley from Grades Of Green joins Mr. Shima and brings along two representatives from Hermosa Valley’s Super Earth Savers Club, 4th grader Kyra Dates and 8th grader Gabrielle Wolf. In addition to discussing all the exciting things they are doing for the community we talk about Avatar, 4th grade superiority, World of Warcraft, and the hot spot for pooping & peeing in Hermosa (if you’re a dog). It’s another fun time on the Dolphincast!!! Listen now: HVS Dolphincast ep27 Jan.19.2010


Episode 26 – “Jonathan Roberts from DWTS”

December 14, 2009

A big present for our listeners just in time for the holidays: Our first in-depth celebrity interview on the Dolphincast!!! JONATHAN ROBERTS, one of the professional dancers from TV’s DANCING WITH THE STARS comes on this ‘double-wide’ end-of-year show to give us all the dirt that happens behind the scenes of the hit show! Mr. Shima even gets him to spill some secrets that you won’t hear anywhere else! Take that TMZ! He talks about his experience dancing with stars like Rachel Hunter, Belinda Carlisle, Monica Seles, and of course Marie Osmond! And he promotes a little upcoming bit of awesomeness called the Hermosa Youth Ballroom Dance Team starting Jan. 12th (see link below or call 310-374-5222) and why he wished there was something like that when he was a kid! Plus Shima and Miss Gluck wrap up 2009 and talk about the holidays and what’s in store for 2010! Don’t miss the biggest episode of the year! HVS Dolphincast ep26 Dec.14.2009

Hermosa Youth Ballroom Dance Team Flyer


Episode 25 – “Culinary Jedi”

December 7, 2009

Mr. Shima and Miss Gluck celebrate our 25th episode of the Dolphincast this week with a cornucopia of everything you need to know as you go into the big holiday season! In addition to a batch of new announcements, we talk about cooking grandmas, cowboy nerds, Tree Lighting with ukuleles, Thanksgiving stories, Miss Gluck’s favorite Happy Hour, and a special dolphincast holiday tease! Plus did Shima get the swine flu this week? Listen now to find out! HVS Dolphincast ep25 Dec.07.2009


Episode 24 – “The Teacher From The Black Lagoon”

November 16, 2009

This weeks episode is brought to you by Erin Condren Designs [www.erincondren.com] for all your holiday gift and greeting card needs! Mr. Shima is back in the studio with Miss Gluck and they welcomes back Mr. Butcher to the show! He brings along two stars from the Valley girls volleyball team, Mikayla Hart and Jenna Mangiagli, to recap their season and talk about what’s around the corner in sports at Valley. We also discuss Shima’s Marmalade Cafe experience, attending the SYTYCD Live Tour, tapas bars, underage Facebookers, what 8th graders think about school dances, and who is the most dreaded teacher in middle school!! It’s another fun time on the Dolphincast!!! Listen now: HVS Dolphincast Nov.16.2009


Episode 23 – “BOMBSHELL!”

November 9, 2009

Mr. Shima drops a Dolphincast-exclusive BOMBSHELL ANNOUNCEMENT this week! Principal Gluck is back in the co-host seat  and together they welcome a MYSTERY SPECIAL GUEST who reveals an amazing opportunity for Hermosa students! What is unveiled is something that’s never been done with ANY South Bay school district and could put Hermosa schools on the map with the nation! Sounds big? It is! What are you waiting for?!? The ONLY place to be the first to find out the details of what all Hermosa will soon be talking about is right here!!! HVS Dolphincast Nov.9.2009


Episode 22 – “The One About Miss Avoyer”

November 2, 2009

Mr. Shima records this weeks episode on the eve of Halloween with special guest co-host Brooke Avoyer! Miss Avoyer runs through this weeks regular announcements and then gives us a revealing interview about how this Southern California girl became part of our amazing Kindergarten team! We also discuss Halloween costumes, private bathrooms, Zoot Suits, SYTYCD vs. DWTS, mechanical bulls, career changes, and find out just how high Mr. Shima’s Beatles Tribute Band ranked on the worldwide leaderboards! Plus we reveal the new November restaurant line-up for the Dining For Dolphins fundraiser! Yummy! It’s another fun episode of the Dolphincast served up piping hot! Listen Now: HVS Dolphincast Nov.2.2009


Episode 21 – “Two ‘Flu’ Over The Cuckoo’s Nest”

October 26, 2009

The flu strikes the cast of the Dolphincast! Principal Gluck had to cancel and well as one of our guests due to illness, but the show must go on! Mr. Shima welcomes back Kim Siegrist to the show as she represents the EEC and takes over co-hosting duties for the week. She wants to give all the listeners the happy SECRET to how to save yourself from potential financial frustration by the end of the school year, all while supporting Hermosa schools at the same time! [www.hbef.org] It’s win/win sitch, and in this economy, who doesn’t want that advice?!? Plus we talk ‘puffiness’ at high school reunions, Mr. Shima’s Beatles Tribute band, a teacher ties the knot, a GLEE star encounter, and the rumor that Kim is defecting from Hermosa…or is she? Breaking news and funny business abound yet again! Listen Now: HVS Dolphincast Oct.26.2009


Episode 20 – “The Lost Episode”

October 18, 2009

Due to having to write up more conference reports that he’s used to, Mr. Shima couldn’t get into the studio to record a new episode this week. BUT DON’T FRET! As a special treat, the Dolphincast presents a special short lost episode that was recorded on the last day of school back in June with three 2nd grade students. Future skate pro Sebastian talks about his awesome solution to raise money for our schools, and Julianna and Alexandra give their recap of the 2008-09 school year. You can now enjoy this highly sought after segment, and the Dolphincast will return next week with another fantastic episode! Listen Now: HVS Dolphincast Oct.19.2009