Our staff has been busy this summer as we look to kick off the 2019-20 academic year with technology upgrades, new leaders, and a variety of new programs!

• Launching PowerSchool, our new student information system, gradebook, and special education management system replacing the Sapphire Community Web Portal.
• Introduction of Nutrislice, an online program for school breakfast and lunch menus.
• A completely redesigned website.
• Addition of mental health training for district leaders and staff members.
• Addition of third social worker to provide critical support services to remove the physical, mental, and emotional barriers that may prevent students from attending school regularly.
• Welcoming new department leaders in the areas of English 7-12, Music K-12, and an Exceptional Student Specialist.
• Addition of 55 new certificated staff members to serve our students.
• Roll-out of Comprehensive Plan, “Pathways to Success,” for 2019-22.
• Continued work on the districtwide Feasibility, Enrollment & Attendance Area Study. 

We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Thursday, August 22!

Does Your Child Have Exceptional (Special and/or Gifted) Learning Needs? 

Hempfield Partners for Exceptional Children (HPEC)  has been created for you. HPEC is a partnership between parents and district staff, working together to improve parent-school communication and understanding of student needs and educational services. HPEC is where you can network with parents and staff to share your concerns about your child’s performance in school, to share strategies that have worked for you, or to gain new strategies.

2019-2020 Hempfield Partners for Exceptional Children Schedule

• November 6, 2019 (Wednesday, 6:30-8:00 p.m. -East Petersburg Elementary) ? Parent Networking Meeting
• January 13, 2020 (Monday, 6:30-8:00 p.m. -East Petersburg Elementary) ? Guest Speaker
• March 26, 2020 (Thursday, 8:00-9:30 a.m. - Administration Building) ? Breakfast with HPEC
• April 29, 2020 (Wednesday, 6:30-8:00 p.m. -East Petersburg Elementary) ? Summer Resources

For more information about HPEC visit the district website or email ;hempfield.hpec@gmail.com.

There is always so much to do and so little time! Trying to remember everything can seem daunting, so we’ve put together a checklist for you. Our back to school checklist includes reminders about:

• School supplies
• Required immunizations
• Updating allergy information
• Applying for free and reduced meals
• Registering for PowerSchool
• Updating volunteer clearances

If you are looking for more detailed information about any of these topics, visit your school’s “News” page on our district website.

In case you missed the Centerville Middle Schoo  August 13 Summer Building Tour event yesterday, we have linked the PowerPoint presentation here.

You've got another chance to see CMS on August 20 at our Sneak-a-Peek event! CMS will be open 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m to sneak-a-peek.

This is a great opportunity for students, as well as their parents/guardians, to meet teachers and get acclimated to their classrooms and schedule. Please be sure that your student brings their schedule.

See our district calendar for more upcoming events.