This week, our 4th and 5th grade students running for Student Council Officer proudly spoke to their peers about why they should earn their vote. It takes incredible courage, preparation, and confidence to stand up and deliver a speech, and our students rose to the occasion!
We are so proud of each candidate for stepping outside their comfort zone and showing true leadership at Hempstead Elementary. The future is bright! 💚🌟
#HempsteadElementary #StudentCouncil #FutureLeaders #StudentVoice #TogetherWeShine #BobcatPride
From the 6•7 Parade to Parent Lunch, our students and staff had an unforgettable day celebrating our 67th day of school, and the joy was everywhere! 💚🐾
🎉 Today is 6•7 Day at Hempstead Elementary ! SIX SEVEEEEEN! 🎉
We are excited to celebrate our 67th day of school in a BIG way! We kicked off the morning with our energetic 6•7 Parade that celebrated our Teacher, Staff, and Students of the month! The fun will continue all day with games, activities, and prizes in the spirit of celebration and school pride!
Our students are shining bright as we honor how far they’ve come this year! SIX SEVEEEEEN! 💚✨
#HempsteadElementary #67thDayOfSchool #SixSeveeennnn #67Day #BobcatPride #TogetherWeShine #SchoolSpirit
Our Kindergarten students had so much fun reading together on the library carpet! All snuggled up with their books wide open and imaginations soaring! Moments like these remind us why we love fostering a love of reading at Hempstead Elementary. 💚
#HempsteadElementary #LibraryDay #KindergartenReaders #LoveToRead #TogetherWeShine
Good morning, everyone! We have a busy and exciting few days coming up. Please take a look at these important dates:
📸 School Picture Retakes: Just a reminder that tomorrow, Thursday, 12/4/25, is School Picture Retake Day!
🍽️ Parent Lunch is BACK! Our Parent Lunch program will resume this Friday, 12/5/25. If you'd like to join your student, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/RzzuMbb5uq2TCZZb9
(Note: There will be no Parent Lunch on 12/19.)
✨ Friday is also 6-7 Day! We'll be celebrating the 67th day of school and our students' love for learning! This is a fun, school-wide celebration for everyone.
🧑🍳 FREE Tamalada & Pupusada Event! Join us this Saturday, 12/6, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM for a free Tamalada and Pupusada event!
🗓️ Mark Your Calendar for an Early Release: Friday, 12/19, will be an Early Release Day.
We look forward to a great week and seeing many of you at our events!
#SchoolUpdates #PictureRetakes #ParentLunch #67thDayOfSchool #CommunityEvent #Tamalada #EarlyRelease
We are thrilled to announce a special holiday incentive event for our students who have consistently demonstrated great behavior and character! This is their chance to celebrate their hard work and positive choices before the winter break.
Students who have earned their reward ticket get to choose one of two fun-filled holiday experiences!
Holiday Celebration Details
Option What Students Will Experience Date & Time
"Kickin' It with Santa" 🎅 Hang out with Santa, take a fun group photo, and enjoy milk, cookies, and hot chocolate!
Thursday, December 18th
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
"Kickin' It With The Grinch" 💚 Watch The Grinch movie and enjoy milk, cookies, and hot chocolate!
Thursday, December 18th
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Important Notes & Reminders
Reward Ticket: Students may only select and attend one of these two special events.
Sweet Treats are FREE! All students attending will receive complimentary milk, cookies, and hot chocolate. They do not need to bring any money.
Purchase Deadline: The last day for students to earn/purchase their reward ticket is Tuesday, December 16th.
Behavior and Attendance Reminder: Our reward events celebrate consistent positive behavior. Any student who purchases a ticket and subsequently receives a discipline referral resulting in an In-School Suspension (ISS) or Out-of-School Suspension (OSS) between now and the event date will, unfortunately, not be permitted to attend. Their reward points will be fully refunded for future use.
Thank you for supporting our focus on positive behavior and engagement! We look forward to a festive and fun morning with our students. Parents will not be able to attend this event. More detailed logistical information will be shared with you closer to the date.
Together We Can,
William Jeffery
Principal
Hempstead Elementary
(979) 826-2452
Didn’t love your first picture? No worries, you’ve got another chance!
📅 Thursday, December 4, 2025
Students who were absent on picture day or would like a retake will have the opportunity to take a new school photo.
✨ Together We Shine!! Let’s make sure every Bobcat’s smile is captured!
Join us this Saturday, December 6 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM in the Hempstead Elementary Cafeteria for a FREE hands-on family event!
🫔 Come learn how to make traditional tamales and pupusas
👨👩👧 All Bobcat families are invited
🛍 Each family will take home what they make
🧸 Free childcare provided (ages 4 and up)
We have all the ingredients—we just need YOU!
📍 1340 13th Street, Hempstead Elementary Cafeteria
📞 More info: Margarita Paramore • (979) 826-3304 ext. 227 • paramorem@hempsteadisd.org
Let’s come together, celebrate culture, and make delicious memories! ❤️💚
#HempsteadISD #Tamalada #Pupusada #FamilyEvent #BobcatPride #CommunityStrong
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
