Hempfield School District took steps toward building a girls wrestling team with the school board ‘s recent approval of the concept. The goal is to have a full team beginning next year for the 2023-24 season.

With the approval, work will now begin to provide information to girls interested in the program, help them get their clearances and physicals, promote the program widely to gain interest, and schedule some competitions.

Girls wresting is an emerging sport with a strong foundation and an increased interest coming up from the elementary and middle school levels. Current high school girls who have an interest in or questions about the program are encouraged to stop in the Athletic Office at the high school or contact them at 717-898-5515.

The HHS Counseling Team invites any Class of 2023 students & parents who need help understanding, completing, or answering questions about the FAFSA to attend the completion help session on Tuesday, December 6. This is a work session. Details are listed below.

FAFSA Workshop Completion Help Session
Presenter: Sonya Mann McFarlane, Higher Ed Access Partner, PHEAA
Who: Class of 2023 students & parents
Where: High School LG1 (Franklin Entrance)
When: December 6, 2022 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

A FSA ID must be set up before arrival. Learn how to create one here.

Please bring: social security numbers, driver's license, alien registration number (if you are not a U.S. citizen), federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned.

HHS's Student Council will be hosting their annual Variety Show & Basket Raffle on December 3 in the Performing Arts Center. Doors will open for the Basket Raffle at 4:00 p.m. and the show will start promptly at 7:00 p.m.

The Variety Show will highlight student bands, singers, and other talent! Tickets to the show are $5 each.

Basket Raffle sales will take place from 4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. and again during intermission of the Variety Show. All winners will be announced at the conclusion of the show. Winners do not need to be present to win. All participants must put an adult name and phone number on their tickets to try to win a basket. Tickets will not be sold during lunch periods at school. A preview of winnable baskets can be found at www.hhsrafflebaskets.wordpress.com.

All proceeds from the Basket Raffle Fundraiser will support the Student Emergency Fund. This fund financially supports Hempfield families when an emergency or tragedy occurs.

All students, parents, and community members are welcome to attend the amazing show and fundraiser!

Hempfield High School MiniTHON is proud to present the “Cookies with Santa” fundraiser event taking place on Sunday, December 18 at Salem UCC (2312 Marietta Avenue) from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

The cost of the event is $5 per child and the ticket includes an opportunity to snap your own photo with Santa, a cookie to decorate, complimentary hot cocoa, and a children’s craft. There is no fee for parents/guardians to attend with their child.

Pre-registration is recommended by filling out this Google form or by clicking the flyer below. All proceeds will benefit HHS MiniTHON. More information or questions can be directed to Mrs. Kelly Parker, MiniTHON Advisor, at Kelly_parker@hempfieldsd.org.

Renaissance Club would like to thank everyone who participated in the Fall Door Decorating Contest. You did a great job making our hallways appear more festive!