Join us for a district update where we'll share details of the proposed high school construction project! This is your chance to get an in-depth look at the plans and what’s coming next for Hempfield School District.

Wednesday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m., HHS Performing Arts Center

Don't miss out – be part of the conversation and help shape the future of our schools!

The board approved the 2025-26 school year calendar at the March board meeting. 

Pre-K Counts Enrollment Sessions for Owl Hill Learning Academy’s Pre-K Counts program are happening on Wednesday, March 26 at Landisville Intermediate Center from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. 

Owl Hill Learning Academy offers the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts program for Hempfield School District students who turn three years of age on or before September 1, qualify with the income and family size, and meet the program eligibility requirements. 

*Please bring a month’s worth of pay stubs or W2 for all working adults in the household for proof of income.

The program runs Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., and will follow the HSD calendar. 

Materials and breakfast or lunch are provided at no cost to families. Transportation is the responsibility of the family, as no busing is offered for this program. 

To learn more about this program, please join us for the enrollment session or click here. 

The 2024-25 yearbook sale fliers with purchase information will be coming home with students this week. All yearbooks must be ordered online. There will be no orders or money collected at school. The price ranges from $13 to $23.75. You will need to order your yearbook online at ybpay.com using the Yearbook ID Code: 1051525. If you have any questions, please call the school office at (717) 299-7126. 

Rohrerstown students in grades 3, 4, & 5 were treated to a fabulous Music in Our Schools Assembly.

6th grade had the incredible experience of video chatting with author/illustrator Sanjay Patel. He is the author of Ramayana: Divine Loophole, a book we read in our ELA series. Patel shared his background with the studio Pixar and his love of drawing and how that transpired into story telling. He left time for questions, so some students had the chance to ask their questions him. He even invited students to send him notes on their thoughts of his book Ramayana!

Happy March! As we welcome the changing seasons, we are also excited to introduce our character trait of the month: Self-Confidence. Developing self-confidence is essential for our students to grow into resilient, independent, and motivated learners. This month, we will focus on helping our students believe in themselves, embrace challenges, and celebrate their unique strengths.

What is Self-Confidence?

Self-confidence means trusting in one’s abilities, making decisions with courage, and having a positive mindset when facing challenges. When children feel confident, they are more likely to participate in class, take risks in their learning, and develop a sense of self-worth that will serve them throughout their lives. Each morning the announcements have examples and quotes detailing confidence building.

How You Can Support Self-Confidence at Home

You play a vital role in nurturing self-confidence in your child. Here are a few ways to reinforce this trait at home:

• Praise effort over outcome – Encourage your child to focus on their hard work and progress rather than just the result.
• Encourage independence – Allow them to make choices and solve problems on their own. It is always important for children to try first.
• Model confidence – Show your child how you face challenges with a positive attitude.
• Create opportunities for success – Help them set realistic goals and celebrate their achievements, big or small.

Thank you for your continued support in helping our students grow into confident and capable individuals. We look forward to a fantastic month ahead!

Warm regards,

Calendar of Events:

Read Across America Week

Thurs., March 13     *Early Dismissal

Fri., March 14           No School; In-Service Day         

Mon., March. 17     No School; Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Wed., March 19     T2 Report Cards posted to Parent Portal

Helpful Hint:

Each month I will share a Helpful Hint. Making reading a daily habit will be the focus for March.

One of the best ways to support your child’s reading grow is to make it part of your daily routine. Set aside 15-20 minutes each day for reading—whether it's before bedtime, after school, or during breakfast. Let your child choose books that interest them, read together, and talk about what you’ve read. Even listening to audiobooks counts! A little daily reading goes a long way in building strong literacy skills and building vocabulary.

Visiting a bookstore with your child is a great way to spend time together.  Also, joining a local library program can also support reading. The key is consistency and enjoyment!

PTO Information

Our school blossoms because of the support from our parents and that was evident at the VIP Dance. Thank you again to the many volunteers.   We have incredible PTO officers, and we continue to look for volunteers to help with the events coming this spring!

PTO Meetings: The next PTO meeting will be held Monday, March 10th at 6:30 PM in the RES library. Your input is invaluable to us, and we encourage all parents to attend and be part of the conversation. The meeting is held in the library.

• Volunteer Opportunities: We have many volunteer opportunities. If you are interested, please join us at March meeting to hear about the spring events:
• Wednesday, April 9-Sub Sale- pickup
• Friday, May 9- Fun Fest (many volunteers needed)
• Kelly & Willis Miller are looking for a volunteer (or team) to shadow them this year and learn about the Basket Raffle with the hopes of chairing it over next year.

Join us for the RES PTO Meeting on Monday, March 10, at 6:30 PM in the School Library. This is a great opportunity to stay informed, share ideas, and get involved in supporting our students and school community. Whether you're a long-time member or new to RES, we’d love to have you there. Mark your calendars and help make a difference! Thank you and we hope to see you there!