Hempstead Early Childhood Center

Take a look into Ms. Lozano’s Pre-K Class – They are Growing, Learning, and Smiling Every Day at Hempstead Early Childhood Center! 🌟📚💛

Want to learn English? Hempstead ISD, in partnership with local churches, is offering FREE Adult ESL classes!

📅 Classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025
🕕 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6–8 p.m.
✅ No registration required

Visit our website for more details: https://shorturl.at/eUFdK

🐾HECC Paw Print! 🐾

Our way to celebrate, communicate, and connect with our amazing Hempstead ECC Tiny Cat family! Upcoming events: Grandparents' Day Parade on Friday, September 5th at 10:30 am.

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🐾HECC Paw Print! 🐾

We’re excited to launch the HECC Paw Print — our way to celebrate, communicate, and connect with our amazing Hempstead ECC Tiny Cat family!

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🐾 HECC Paw Print! 🐾
We’re excited to continue the HECC Paw Print — a fantastic way to celebrate, communicate, and stay connected with our amazing Hempstead ECC family!

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We can’t wait to see our Bobcats back for the first day of school on Monday, August 25! Visit our Back-to-School webpage to help prepare your student for success. https://tinyurl.com/3sbpkt3y

Hello HECC families!
Join us tonight, Thursday, August 21, from 4–6 PM for Meet the Teacher at Hempstead Early Childhood Center. This is a great time to see the classroom, meet your child’s teacher, and drop off school supplies to ensure a smooth start. We’re excited to welcome our Tiny Cats back—see you this evening! Any questions, please call (979 )221-2021.

Our annual Meet the Bobcats is at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20, in the Hempstead High School Competition Gym.

Rock your GREEN and WHITE and help us kick off the 2025-2026 school year. Meet our Fall Hempstead ISD Athletics teams, coaches, and visit various tables to get more information about supporting our students in the new school year.

"Back to School, Back to Inspiring! 🍎✨ Excited to kick off another year of learning, growth, and endless possibilities with the amazing educators of Hempstead Early Childhood Center! Let’s make 2025-2026 a year to remember. #BeBold #HigherHeights

🐾 Introducing the HECC Paw Print! 🐾
We’re excited to launch the HECC Paw Print — our new way to celebrate, communicate, and connect with our amazing Hempstead ECC family!

The Paw Print is designed to keep our families informed, involved, and inspired — because we’re all part of the pack!

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Back to School Transportation Update: If your student requires a special stop request, please contact your child's campus by August 6. Regular Transportation Requests should be completed during your online enrollment or annual update in the Parent Portal.

The countdown for Back to School has officially started. New Student Online Enrollment opens TODAY!

Parent Enrollment Checklist
✅ Create a Parent Portal (if you don’t already have one)
✅ Enroll your student online
✅ Wait for a call from your campus registrar with next steps
✅ Need help? Call or email your school, we’re here for you!

In-person Registration will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on August 4, in The Bobcat Den, 2432 9th St.

Let’s get ready for a great year, Bobcats!

Visit our Enrollment Website for more information: https://tinyurl.com/43fhby2t #HigherHeights

HECC Families, enroll your children for the 2025-2026 school year now. Returning student parents/guardians must complete the Annual Update on ParentPortal before July 21 to ensure placement on campus rosters. If you have questions, please call (979) 221-2021 ext. 608. Click on the link for assistance and document upload, https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L1IWDGy1hatwWeJ7HdeJwuhfr3gqDbVQhed_NEJtKOA/edit?usp=sharing

The City of Houston Mayor's Office invites you to the Mayor’s Back to School Fest from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on August 2, 2025, at the George R. Brown Convention Center! Enjoy FREE resources and giveaways, including backpacks, school supplies, and on-site health screenings. Register TODAY and prepare to kick off the new school year at https://bit.ly/Back2SchoolFest

Choose Hempstead ISD! Hempstead ISD is going to #HigherHeights and we want YOU to come with us! We're looking for certified teachers ready to make a difference and be part of something special. ✅ Competitive Salaries ✅ Generous Stipends for High-Need/STAAR Tested Areas ✅ Bilingual Teacher Incentives ✅ Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) ✅ Supportive Leadership and Professional Development Watch the video (https://youtu.be/voDT6nlI4Ds) to hear why teachers choose Hempstead ISD and why you should too! Apply now and take the next step in your teaching journey at hempsteadisd.org/careers.

“Helping students overcome early obstacles and reach new milestones is exactly what ‘Higher Heights’ is all about." Kelli Johnson, Hempstead Early Childhood Center Pre-K 3 teacher, is the May Superintendent's Higher Heights Award recipient. In just a short time, Johnson has made a lasting impact on her students and colleagues. She is most proud of the growth she’s witnessed in her young learners, not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well. Her strong relationships with families and fellow educators have helped create a supportive, engaging classroom that sets students up for success from the very beginning. Read More: https://tinyurl.com/vrrvhz6f #HigherHeights

Bobcat Families, it is time to update your child's registration information for the 2025-2026 school year. All returning student parents/guardians should log in to ParentPortal and complete the Annual Update before July 21 to be added to campus rosters and receive a schedule for the new year. Read: https://tinyurl.com/4n4dnm99

Through the summer feeding program, any child from ages 0-18 is eligible to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost. Individuals aged 19 and above, who have been determined to be mentally or physically disabled by a state or local agency, may also be served a meal.  Check out the dates: https://tinyurl.com/mr3nxnb8

Join us in congratulating our 2024-2025 Transportation Employee of the Year, Tina Tippit! Ms. Tippit has served our district for the past three years as a dedicated Route Supervisor. She plays a vital role in supporting our drivers and ensuring students have a safe ride to and from school each day. From coordinating routes to covering absences and minimizing disruptions, Ms. Tippit goes above and beyond to keep our transportation system running smoothly. Her commitment to safety, timeliness, and excellence is unmatched, and we are proud to recognize her outstanding service. Congratulations, Ms. Tippit, and thank you for your dedication to our students! #HigherHeights