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Posted by Dr. Stacy Kain on 5/16/2025 3:00:00 PMStarting on Wednesday, May 21st to June 4th, we’re going to have “Countdown to Summer Spirit Days” with special dress days to count down to the end of the school year!! (See attachment below)
Reminder that field day for grades 3-5 will be Thursday, May 22 from 9:00am-11:30am.
Next Week:
Monday, May 19: Cycle Day 1
Rockstar Principal Treat 3:00pm
Lunch options – Regular: Chicken Patty on Wheat
Alternate: Pepperoni Bento Box
Tuesday, May 20: Cycle Day 2
Kindergarten Bus Ride and Classroom Tour 10:00am
Combined Elementary Orchestra 7:00pm-9:00pm @ PAC
Lunch options – Regular: French Toast Sticks
Alternate: PB&J To Go
Wednesday, May 21: Cycle Day 3
Combined Elementary Band 7:00pm-9:00pm @ PAC
Lunch options – Regular: Domino’s Pizza Smart Slice WG
Alternate: Fruit & Yogurt Parfait w/ Mini Muffin
Thursday, May 22: Cycle Day 4 - Field Day Grades 3-5 9:00am-11:30am
Lunch options – Regular: General Tso Chicken
Alternate: Yo To Go w/ Banana Bread
Friday, May 23: Cycle Day 5 - Early Dismissal @ 1:30 (KAM- 9:00-10:50/ KPM 11:40-1:30)
Lunch options – Regular: Beef Hot Dog w/ Wheat Roll
Alternate: Chef’s Choice
Employment Opportunities:
We need your help! We have building aide positions open and are always in need of building aide substitutes. We are flexible working with your schedule if you sign up to be a building aide substitute. Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/hempfieldsd/onlineapp/default.aspx
Attendance:
If you need to email an absence or dismissal change to our school, please email the homeroom teacher and MES_attendance@hempfieldsd.org with the note.
Click HERE for the MES May Lunch Menu
Click HERE for the HSD Calendar
Upcoming Events:
Monday, May 26 - No School
Tuesday, May 27 - Beach Party!
Tuesday, June 3 - Early Dismissal @ 1:30 (KAM- 9:00-10:50/ KPM 11:40-1:30)
Wednesday, June 4 - Student Last Day *Dismissal at 1:00pm*
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Hempfield recCenter Offerings
Posted by Kelly Burkholder on 5/16/2025 8:00:00 AMSummer Camps = Summer Wins!
Hempfield recCenter has just what your kids need to stay active, build skills, and have fun all summer long:- Mr. Bucket’s Basketball
- Coed Volleyball
- Tennis Camps (Red, Orange, Green, Yellow Ball)
- Youth Pickleball
Spots are limited—register now!
Learn more: https://hempfieldrec.com/
Summer Playground Fun is Back!
Keep your kids active and outdoors with Hempfield recCenter’s Summer Playground program — 8 weeks of games, sports, and awesome field trips!
Locations: Amos Herr Park, Mountville Park, Silver Spring Park
Ages: 6–12
Dates: June 9–Aug 1 (closed July 4)
Time: 9AM–3PM, Mon–Thurs
Highlights: Outdoor play, team games, pool parties, trips to ZooAmerica & more!- $170 Youth Member
- $200 Resident
- $240 Non-Resident
Spots fill fast!
Register now for a summer they’ll never forget!Now Enrolling: 2025–2026 School-Age Childcare (SAC) Program!
Looking for reliable before & after school care? Hempfield recCenter’s SAC Program offers licensed, safe, and engaging care for K–6 students at all 6 Hempfield elementary schools.
- Licensed & trusted since 1988
- Flexible part-time & full-time options
- Experienced, trained staff
- Financial aid available
- Sibling discounts
Register by June 30 to save on the registration fee!
Program runs at your child’s school
Hours: 6:30AM–8:40AM & 3:30PM–6:00PMGrab the registration packet: View PDF
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6th Grade Field Day - 5/16/25
Posted by Kelly Burkholder on 5/15/2025 1:00:00 PMField Day for sixth grade is still scheduled for Friday, May 16. We are closely monitoring the weather and have alternate plans in place to ensure students remain safe should conditions change.
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Field Day Postponed
Posted by Melissa Newcomer on 5/14/2025 3:00:00 PMField Day for grades 3-5 has been postponed until Thursday, May 22nd due to the weather.
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Field Day Postponed
Posted by Melissa Newcomer on 5/13/2025 4:00:00 PMField Day for grades 3-5 has been postponed until Thursday, May 15th due to the weather.
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Yearbooks for sale
Posted by Melissa Newcomer on 5/13/2025 3:00:00 PMWe have extra yearbooks for sale in the office. They are $12 each and can be paid with cash or a check written out to "Lifetouch". If you would like one, please send the money in an envelope to the office.
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Upcoming Hempfield Community Event: Supporting Bereaved Children & Teens: What Do I Say, What Do I Do?
Posted by Kelly Burkholder on 5/12/2025 1:00:00 PMWho Should Attend: Community members who are working with youth in the grieving process, families that are going through the grieving process, or people who have experienced a recent loss or those that anticipate a loss.
Tuesday, May 13 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. @ Hempfield High School. Enter by the Franklin Office, off of Stanley Avenue, Door A4.
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Summer Youth Girls Basketball Camp
Posted by Kelly Burkholder on 5/12/2025 10:00:00 AMThis Hempfield camp is for girls entering grades 2-8 and will be held at the HHS Buchanan Gym from July 14-16, 9 a.m. - noon.
Registration: tinyurl.com/HYBCamp
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MES Weekly Updates
Posted by Melissa Newcomer on 5/9/2025 4:00:00 PMToday we had our last WSMM of the school year!
Field Day is next week!
Monday, May 12 - Kdg AM and 2nd grade - 9:00am - 11:00am and Kdg PM and 1st grade - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wednesday, May 14 - 3rd - 5th grades - 9:00am - 11:30am
We encourage families to come cheer on your students during these times, but we ask that you do not come onto the field. Please stay in the designated spectator area.
Please have your students wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle. We will have water available for refills at the water station.
Next Week:
Monday, May 12: Cycle Day 2 - Grades K-2 Field Day
Lunch options – Regular: Artisan Breaded Chicken Popcorn
Alternate: Nacho Munchable
Tuesday, May 13: Cycle Day 3 - Grades K-2 Field Day Rain Date
6th Grade CMS Tour 9:30-11:00am
PTO Meeting 6:30-8:00 PM
Lunch options – Regular: Ham, Egg & Cheese on Croissant
Alternate: PB&J To Go
Wednesday, May 14: Cycle Day 4 - Grades 3-5 Field Day
Combined 6th Grade Chorus 7:00pm-9:00pm @ PAC
Lunch options – Regular: Domino’s Pizza Smart Slice WG
Alternate: Fruit & Yogurt Parfait w/ Mini Muffin
Thursday, May 15: Cycle Day 5 - Grades 3-5 Field Day Rain Date
Lunch options – Regular:Cheeseburger on wheat roll
Alternate: Yo To Go w/ Banana Bread
Friday, May 16: Cycle Day 6 - 6th Grade Field Day @ HHS
Lunch options – Regular: Mac and Cheese w/ Cookie
Alternate: Cheesy Pull-Aparts
Employment Opportunities:
We need your help! We have building aide positions open and are always in need of building aide substitutes. We are flexible working with your schedule if you sign up to be a building aide substitute. Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/hempfieldsd/onlineapp/default.aspx
Attendance:
If you need to email an absence or dismissal change to our school, please email the homeroom teacher and MES_attendance@hempfieldsd.org with the note.
Click HERE for the MES May Lunch Menu
Click HERE for the HSD Calendar
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, May 20 - Kindergarten Bus Ride and Classroom Tour 10:00am
Tuesday, May 20 - Combined Elementary Orchestra 7:00pm-9:00pm @ PAC
Wednesday, May 21 - Combined Elementary Band 7:00pm-9:00pm @ PAC
Friday, May 23 - Early Dismissal @ 1:30 (KAM- 9:00-10:50/ KPM 11:40-1:30)
Monday, May 26 - No School
Tuesday, May 27 - 6th Grade Field Day Rain Date
Tuesday, June 3 - Early Dismissal @ 1:30 (KAM- 9:00-10:50/ KPM 11:40-1:30)
Wednesday, June 4 - Student Last Day *Dismissal at 1:00pm*
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3rd Grade Science Fair
Posted by Melissa Newcomer on 5/9/2025 3:00:00 PMThe 3rd grade science fair was this week and the students did a wonderful job with their projects!
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- MES Weekly Updates
- Hempfield recCenter Offerings
- 6th Grade Field Day - 5/16/25
- Field Day Postponed
- Field Day Postponed
- Yearbooks for sale
- Upcoming Hempfield Community Event: Supporting Bereaved Children & Teens: What Do I Say, What Do I Do?
- Summer Youth Girls Basketball Camp
- MES Weekly Updates
- 3rd Grade Science Fair
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