As previously communicated in our 2021 Spring Roundtable publication, our district has moved away from using a mobile app. You will no longer be able to find this app for download. If you had previously downloaded it, it will likely not function and should be removed from your tablet or phone.

The app will be replaced with a text message system! This new system will require a sign-up for emergency information and critical reminders. To opt in, users will need to text the building’s keyword to subscribe. You may subscribe to as many buildings as desired and should subscribe to any building where you have a current student. Keywords will be available one per building. 

Watch for additional information on this change including building keywords and full opt in instructions coming in August.

Due to a technical difficulty during the last Hempfield Virtual Academy Information Session, another session has been scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, July 21 at 3:00 p.m. on Zoom. Meeting details are listed below: 

Please click this link to join the webinar: https://hempfieldsd.zoom.us/j/81115564902

Or One tap mobile : 

US: +13017158592,,81115564902#  or +13126266799,,81115564902# 

Or Telephone:

Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

US: +1 301 715 8592  or +1 312 626 6799  or +1 646 558 8656  or +1 253 215 8782  or +1 346 248 7799  or +1 720 707 2699 

Webinar ID: 811 1556 4902

International numbers available: https://hempfieldsd.zoom.us/u/key9eVwMkq

About Hempfield Virtual Academy

Hempfield Virtual Academy (HVA) is a comprehensive K-12 online learning option for families, but it is not the synchronous virtual programming offered this school year.

At the K-6 level, HVA teachers will have students from across the district’s elementary buildings. Teachers of these classes will have only virtual students, and they will plan and teach some synchronous sessions each week.

• Most of the student’s learning tasks will be asynchronous and include screen recordings from the teacher, assignments, small group instruction, and online collaboration opportunities.
• K-6 classes will be grade level based and likely include a span of grades, dependent upon enrollment. For example, classes could be structured as K-1, then 2-3, and a 4-5-6 class. 

HVA teachers will use Hempfield curriculum and assessments. Registrations for HVA for the 2021-22 school year will be accepted throughout the summer. Families must commit to a full semester in the program.

If you have a question about our online learning program, please e-mail Brendan Cregan, Hempfield Virtual Academy Coordinator at brendan_cregan@hempfieldsd.org.

The Communications Department is combining all building specific Facebook Pages into one collective Hempfield School District Facebook page. This change will allow us to share celebratory student and school news in a way that reaches your social media newsfeed more often. 

At this time, our Hempfield High School Facebook page has changed its name to Hempfield School District. If you follow one of our other building pages, please make sure to follow us on the Hempfield School District Facebook Page linked here or use the handle @hempfieldsd. All other building specific Facebook Pages will expire on August 2, 2021.

For the 2021-22 school year, we are asking parents/guardians to plan ahead for the following health documents and immunizations. Being prepared allows our Hempfield School District nurses to best serve our students.

The following exams must be conducted for the listed incoming grades, as required by PA Public School Code. Printable forms can be found at https://www.hempfieldsd.org/healthservices

• Kindergarten Students - Private Physical Examination and Dental Screening
• Grade 3 Students - Dental Screening
• Grade 6 Students - Private Physical Examination
• Grade 11 Students - Private Physical Examination
• For Grade 11 only, this exam can happen anytime during the 2021-22 school year or during the prior year. If a physical exam was done during grade 10, this can be used.

 

Certain immunizations are also required for all children attending Pennsylvania schools, in accordance with PA Public School Code. The Immunization Law in Pennsylvania requires that all students have required immunizations by the first day of school unless the child has a medical or religious/philosophical exemption. All students must have at least one dose of the vaccinations listed below or risk exclusion.

For attendance in all grades, students need the following:

• 4 doses of tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis
• 4 doses of polio
• 2 doses of measles, mumps, and rubella
• 3 doses of hepatitis B
• 2 doses of varicella (chickenpox) or evidence of immunity

 

If a child does not have all of the doses listed above, needs additional doses of the next dose, and the next dose is not medically appropriate, the child must provide an alternative medical plan within the first five days of school for obtaining the required immunizations or risk exclusion.

In addition, the vaccines required for entrance into grades 7 and 12 are as follows:

Grade 7 Students

• 1 dose of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) on the first day of 7th grade
• 1 dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV) on the first day of 7th grade

 

Grade 12 Students

• 1 dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV) on the first day of 12th grade. If one dose was given at 16 years of age or older, that shall count as the twelfth grade dose.

Please send updated immunization records with your student as soon as possible or no later than Tuesday, August 24, 2021.

For incoming Kindergarten students, please be sure that any immunization records have been provided to the building school nurse prior to entrance in August. Private physical exam forms and dental forms can be completed and returned to the nurse as well.

Any student who does not have the required vaccinations will receive additional personal communication. If you have questions or concerns, please contact your school office.

Watch the July episode of Hempfield Happenings here! Segments in this month’s episode include:

• Class of 2021 Commencement Highlights
• Bower, HHS Grade 9 School Counselor works with HHS Teachers to host a virtual STEM Summit.
• Troop 349 Scouts work to keep Lake Grub looking natural. 

…and more! Hempfield Happenings also airs on Comcast 66 at 6:00 p.m. on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Or visit us on YouTube to see the Hempfield Happenings archives.

Today, Monday, July 12, 2021 LNP|LancasterOnline listed the correct date and time for our next school board meeting, but notes an incorrect location. The full and correct information is as follows:

The Board of Directors of the Hempfield School District will convene a meeting of the Board on July 13, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Hempfield High School Performing Arts Center.

If a Hempfield resident is requesting to address the board during the public comment portion of the meeting, please contact the Board’s Recording Secretary at 717-898 5564 or jacquelyn_strybos@hempfieldsd.org by Tuesday, July 13 at 4:00 p.m. 

Zoom Meeting Details

The public may join as attendees using Zoom.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://hempfieldsd.zoom.us/j/84990680856

Or One tap mobile :

    US: +13017158592,,84990680856#  or +13126266799,,84990680856#

Or Telephone:

    Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

        US: +1 301 715 8592  or +1 312 626 6799  or +1 646 558 8656  or +1 253 215 8782  or +1 346 248 7799  or +1 720 707 2699

Webinar ID: 849 9068 0856

International numbers available: https://hempfieldsd.zoom.us/u/kqUP9hxUr

Hempfield Field Hockey Elementary Camp details for July 12-15, 2021*

*July 16 rain date 

Who?

Upcoming K-8^th graders 

When?

July 12-16 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Where?

Georgelis Law Firm Stadium

How?

Register Online: https://form.jotform.com/211164983514153

Cost?

• June 12 - July 4 Regular: $85
• July 5 or later Late: $90

Questions?
Please contact Coach Brooks at sara_brooks@hempfieldsd.org

The Communications Department is combining all building specific Facebook Pages into one collective Hempfield School District Facebook page. This change will allow us to share celebratory student and school news in a way that reaches your social media newsfeed more often. 

At this time, our Hempfield High School Facebook page has changed its name to Hempfield School District. If you follow one of our other building pages, please make sure to follow us on the Hempfield School District Facebook Page linked here or use the handle @hempfieldsd. All other building specific Facebook Pages will expire on August 2, 2021.

The girls' basketball coaches are holding Open Gym Sessions on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the HHS Buchanan Gym for girls going into grades 3-8. Students can drop in, no registration required. 

If you have questions please contact Coach D.C. Clark at DC_Clark@hempfieldsd.org.

The Board of Directors of the Hempfield School District will convene a meeting of the Board on July 13, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Hempfield High School Performing Arts Center (200 Stanley Ave. Landisville, PA)

If a Hempfield resident is requesting to address the board during the public comment portion of the meeting, please contact the Board’s Recording Secretary at 717-898 5564 or jacquelyn_strybos@hempfieldsd.org by Tuesday, July 13 at 4:00 p.m.

The public may join as attendees using Zoom. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://hempfieldsd.zoom.us/j/85796074007

Or One tap mobile :

    US: +13126266799,,85796074007#  or +16465588656,,85796074007#

Or Telephone:

    Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

        US: +1 312 626 6799  or +1 646 558 8656  or +1 301 715 8592  or +1 346 248 7799  or +1 720 707 2699  or +1 253 215 8782

Webinar ID: 857 9607 4007

    International numbers available: https://hempfieldsd.zoom.us/u/kqUP9hxUr