Our students were all smiles as they walked in today, what an exciting way to celebrate their hard work and positive behavior!
At Hempstead Elementary, we believe in recognizing and rewarding students for making great choices. The ROAR Carnival is just one of the many ways we celebrate our amazing kids and reinforce the power of positive behavior.
🙌 Proud of our students.
💛 Grateful for our staff.
🐾 ROARing with pride!
#HempsteadElementary #ROARCarnival #PositiveBehavior #ProudToBeAHeMpSteAdBobcat #StudentSuccess
Our Thanksgiving break will be from November 24–28.
Take this time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the holiday with your loved ones! 🦃🍁✨
Our GT students helped put up this adorable turkey today just in time to greet families for our Thanksgiving Feast! Each GT student designed their own feather, and they truly showed off their creativity. 😃
Cute, cute!!
We’re so proud of our talented HES GT students! 🍁✨
🦃 Important Update for HES Thanksgiving Lunch Attendees! 🦃
Dear HES Families,
We are excited for our special Thanksgiving lunch, and we look forward to celebrating with those of you who have already purchased a ticket for this event! We will not be selling tickets at the door and we strongly encourage you to preregister. Please read the following mandatory updates regarding check-in and lunch timing to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.
✅ Check-In & Ticket/Badge Pick-Up Requirements
This section is only for those who have PRE-PURCHASED A TICKET.
Driver's License Required: To pick up your purchased lunch ticket and visitor badge, you must present a valid Driver's License or government-issued photo ID at the check-in table. This is required for security and to verify your pre-purchase.
Sign In: Please check in at the front office when you arrive.
Pick Up Your Badge and Ticket: Collect your visitor badge and lunch ticket at the designated check-in table using your ID.
Pre-Register https://forms.gle/j1EaadT9gFQA3nKL7
⏱ Lunch Time and Duration
Please note the following restriction on the duration of your visit to help us manage seating for all families:
30-Minute Meal Limit: To accommodate all grades, you will only have 30 minutes to eat with your student once you are seated in the cafeteria. We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to this time limit.
📅 Lunch Schedule (Plan to arrive at early)
To help us keep things running smoothly and manage cafeteria space, please arrive early to your child's designated lunch time.
Grade Level
Lunch Time
Kindergarten
10:50 AM – 11:25 AM
4th Grade
11:20 AM – 11:55 AM
3rd Grade
11:40 AM – 12:15 PM
2nd Grade
12:00 PM – 12:35 PM
1st Grade
12:30 PM – 1:05 PM
5th Grade
1:00 PM – 1:35 PM
👨👩👧👦 Important Note for Families with Multiple Children
If you have more than one child in different grades, we’ll need to clear the cafeteria between each lunch period.
After finishing your 30-minute lunch with your own grade level student, we kindly ask you to exit the cafeteria.
You will need to line up again and pick up a new ticket and badge (with your ID) for your next child’s lunch period.
Final Reminders
Please sit only with your own child to help us manage seating and supervision effectively.
We look forward to celebrating together.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the front office.
Dear HES Families, We’re delighted to invite you to join us for a special Thanksgiving lunch at school. This is a wonderful opportunity to share a meal with your child and be part of our community celebration. When to Arrive: Please come to the school at your child's designated lunch time to help us keep things running smoothly: Kindergarten: 10:50 – 11:25 AM4th Grade: 11:20 – 11:55 AM3rd Grade: 11:40 AM – 12:15 PM2nd Grade: 12:00 – 12:35 PM1st Grade: 12:30 – 1:05 PM5th Grade: 1:00 – 1:35 PM What to Do When You Arrive: Sign In: Please check in at the front office when you arrive. Pick Up Your Badge and Ticket: Collect your visitor badge and lunch ticket at the designated table. Line Up: Line up in front of the school building. We will guide you into the cafeteria at the appropriate time to eat with your student. Important for Families with Multiple Children: If you have more than one child in different grades, we’ll need to clear the cafeteria between each lunch period. After finishing lunch with one child, we kindly ask you to exit, line up again, and pick up a new ticket for your next child’s lunch period. This way, we can make sure every family gets a turn and that we have enough room for all guests. A Few Reminders: Please sit with your own child to help us manage seating and supervision. You can pre-register for the event using this link, which we’ll include in your email. If you have any questions or need help, feel free to contact the front office. We look forward to celebrating together. Sharing this time helps strengthen the bond between home and school, and we can’t wait to see you there!
Pre-register here:
https://forms.gle/AuuJEKJ5jhUcxP4Y7
Together We Can,
William Jeffery Principal Hempstead Elementary(979) 826-2452
✉️✨ Pen Pals Across the Country! ✨✉️
Today, our 4th and 5th-grade GT students kicked off an exciting new adventure, they wrote their very first letters to their pen pals in Oregon! 💌
Students selected their partners, crafted thoughtful introductions, and poured their personalities into each letter. The excitement in the room was contagious! 🤩
We can’t wait to see the friendships and learning opportunities that grow from this coast-to-coast connection. 🌎❤️📬
#HempsteadGT #WritingSkills #PenPalProject #FutureLeaders #BobcatPride
🗓️ Thursday, November 20th
Bobbcat Parents,
Our annual student reward event, the ROAR Carnival, is next week! Please review these quick points:
🎟️ Tickets & Deadline
Purchase Method: Students buy tickets using ROAR Bucks only (completed in class).
Final Deadline: Tuesday, November 18th
🛑 Eligibility Check
The carnival is a behavior reward. Students cannot attend if they received any of the following disciplinary actions after October 20th:
In-School Suspension (ISS)
Out-of-School Suspension (OSS)
DAEP Placement
Note: Students who are ineligible will attend their regular Specials class.
⏰ When Students Attend
The carnival is held during school hours, so no instruction time is missed!
All Grades: Students attend during their regular Specials time.
4th & 5th Grade Time: 1:35 PM – 3:00 PM (during Specials/PE block).
Please reach out to your child's teacher with any questions. We look forward to a fun day!
Our 4th grade students who met or mastered on the 3rd grade STAAR test were treated to a special Pajama Party to celebrate their hard work and success! 🥳
Students got to wear their favorite pajamas to school, enjoy awesome snacks, and relax while watching the new Lilo & Stitch movie. 🍿🎬
We love celebrating our students’ academic achievements here at Hempstead Elementary, way to go, 4th grade! 💚🐾
💎 The Divine Diamonds Have Been Chosen!
20 outstanding young ladies have been selected as the very first members of Divine Diamonds, a mentorship sisterhood for 4th and 5th grade girls who shine with excellence, integrity, and grace.
After submitting applications, these remarkable students were invited to join based on their academics, behavior, leadership, and positive attitude. Each one exhibits the values that define what it means to be a Divine Diamond , strong, radiant, and full of purpose.
The Divine Diamonds program was created to empower young girls to embrace their brilliance, build confidence, and lead with compassion. Through mentorship, service, and sisterhood, members will grow as leaders and role models in our school and community.
✨ The best part? Every girl has the opportunity to become a Diamond!
We will continue selecting and inviting new members on a rolling basis throughout the school year, because every young lady deserves the chance to shine.
#DivineDiamonds #ShiningWithPurpose #GuidedByGrace #GirlsWhoLead #EmpowerHer
Hello Hempstead ISD Families,
Get ready for a wonderful meal! Hempstead ISD is hosting its annual Thanksgiving Dinner, and we'd love for you to join us.
Important: Tickets must be purchased in advance for $6 per dinner. Monday, 11/ 10/ 25 is the last day to purchase tickets and will be available at your student's campus in the front office.
Please note the dinner dates for each campus:
November 18: HECC
November 19: HES
November 20: HMS and HHS
We encourage you to purchase your tickets early!
For questions or additional details, please contact:
MaBisha Stubblefield
979-826-3304 x238
Thank you for your support!
Wow! Our students really showed off their creativity this year, every pumpkin was spooktacular! 👻🧡
A huge thank you to everyone who participated ! Your hard work and imagination made this contest amazing! 🌟
And now… congratulations to our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners! 🥇🥈🥉
Take a look at their boo-tiful creations below! 🎃👇
🥇 1st Place: Sonic World 🌀💙
🥈 2nd Place: Winnie the Pooh 🍯🐻
🥉 3rd Place: Up 🎈🏠
#PumpkinContest #FallFun #CreativeKids #SchoolSpirit #SpookySeason
🎗️ Red Ribbon Week 2025! 🎗️
Our students are proud to take a stand and say NO to bullying and drugs! 💪❤️
This week, we’re celebrating healthy choices, positive habits, and the power of saying yes to our future. 🌟
#RedRibbonWeek #DrugFreeLooksLikeMe #HealthyChoices #ProudToBeDrugFree
We've successfully completed our scheduled lockdown drill. Everything went smoothly and according to plan.
The drill is now concluded, and it is all clear to resume normal activities.
Together We Can!
Join us October 27th–31st as we celebrate making safe and healthy choices!
Here’s what to wear each day:
👕 Monday: Red-y to Be Drug Free – Wear red attire
🏈 Tuesday: Team Up Against Drugs – Wear your favorite sports jersey
🧢 Wednesday: Put a Cap on Drugs – Wear a hat & orange shirt for anti-bullying awareness
🤠 Thursday: Give Drugs the Boot – Wear your western gear and cowboy boots
🎃 Friday: Say “Boo” to Drugs – Wear your Halloween costume (no fake weapons & must be school appropriate)
Let’s show our school spirit and commitment to living drug free! ❤️✨
Hello families! 🎄
We are so excited to share that we are planning a Christmas Program for our students this year! Before we begin rehearsals and planning, we need to know how many families are interested in having their children participate.
Please take a moment to fill out the short interest form using the link below or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
👉 https://forms.gle/4n2BPJDRok4PxG8G9
Your responses will help us know if we have enough participants to make this wonderful event happen. We can’t wait to celebrate the season through music with our students! ❤️🎶
