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State Assessments (PSSA & Keystone Exams)

The following information provides students and parents with updates about state assessments and protocols established by the state and district to implement the assessments. Chapter 4 of the Pennsylvania School Code requires the development of rigorous academic standards and assessments, applicable only to the public schools in this Commonwealth, to facilitate the improvement of student achievement and to provide parents and communities a measure by which school performance can be determined.

The provisions of Chapter 4 require the state to develop assessments to that determine student proficiency in the Academic Standards for English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Technology. The tables below outline the assessments for grade levels (PSSAs) and assessments upon specific course completion (Keystones).
 

2027 Winter Keystone

Hempfield High School Algebra 1, Biology & Literature January 5 - 6 & 7 - 8
Hempfield High School Make-ups (all subjects) January 11
 

Spring 2027 Hempfield PSSA Testing Dates

English Language Arts (Grades 3-8)

April 27, 28, 29
Math (Grades 3-8)

May 3 & 4
Science (Grade 5 and 8 only) May 5 & 6
Make-ups (Grades 3-8)

May 10 - 14
 

Spring 2027 Keystone Exams

Hempfield High School* Algebra 1, Biology & Literature

TBD
 Centerville Middle School Algebra 1 TBD
Landisville Middle School Algebra 1 TBD
Make-ups All subjects TBD
 
 
*Graduation requirements, as they relate to Keystone Exams, can be found by clicking here.