The Hempfield School District’s kindergarten program is designed to aid in the development of the whole child – intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally. Because each child is different in a variety of ways, kindergarten instruction is carefully organized to provide for the individual needs and stages of development. Kindergarten also helps each child acquire the good habits that are necessary for success in school.

Kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open!

Kindergarten Sessions are AM and PM

• A.M. Session: 9:00 - 11:45 a.m.
• P.M. Session: 12:45 - 3:30 p.m.

Children in the morning session may enter the school at 8:40 a.m. Students should not arrive prior to 8:40 a.m. as no adult supervision is provided prior to that time. Children in the afternoon session should not arrive more than 5 minutes before the opening of the session, since there will be no supervision before 12:40 p.m.

School Day Schedule

Delayed Opening & Early Dismissal Kindergarten Schedule

When school is delayed two hours due to inclement weather, both kindergarten sessions will operate on a modified schedule. Periodically throughout the school year, there will be days when early dismissals are scheduled. On these days, both kindergarten sessions will also operate on a modified schedule.

Please refer to Section 4 of the Kindergarten Handbook for modified hours.