MES News

  • MES Weekly Updates

    Posted by Dr. Stacy Kain on 5/16/2025 3:00:00 PM

    Starting 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)

    Countdown to summer

    Countdown to summer

    Reminder that field day for grades 3-5 will be Thursday, May 22 from 9:00am-11:30am. 

     

    Next Week:

    Monday, May 19Cycle 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 AM

    Summer 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–6:00PM

    Grab 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 PM

    Field 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 PM

    Field 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 PM

    Field 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 PM

    We 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 PM

    Grief Event

    Who 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.

    More info and Registration: https://tinyurl.com/2zfm6tsf 

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  • Summer Youth Girls Basketball Camp

    Posted by Kelly Burkholder on 5/12/2025 10:00:00 AM

    This 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

    Youth basketball camp

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  • MES Weekly Updates

    Posted by Melissa Newcomer on 5/9/2025 4:00:00 PM

    Today we had our last WSMM of the school year! 

    WSMM

    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 12Cycle 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 PM

    The 3rd grade science fair was this week and the students did a wonderful job with their projects! 

    3rd Grade SF

    3rd Grade SF

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