☕️🍫 It’s been a sweet start to the new school year at Hempstead Elementary! We've been enjoying a HOT CHOCOLATE BAR—a little warm treat for our amazing teachers and staff to kick off the day! 🎉 It's a small gesture to show appreciation for all the hard work, dedication, and love that goes into making our school such a special place.
Kids Heart Challenge has officially kicked off at our school and we are quacked about it! Your student will be learning different ways to keep their hearts happy AND healthy through the messages of our quacktastic heart heroes!!
Sign your student up and join us HERE! : https://www2.heart.org/site/SPageNavigator/ym_school_search.html
Hempstead Elementary PTO is popping into 2025 with a new fundraiser! See details in the flyer below to learn how to support HES students and staff!
We are looking for your input! Today is the final day to take the 2025-2026 academic calendar survey. Please review the two proposed district calendar options and provide your feedback. Take The Survey: https://forms.gle/wuDVWPEXSAjB37uK7
Today, in honor of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we want to take a moment to recognize Officer Howard for his dedicated service to Hempstead Elementary. His commitment to keeping our school safe, fostering positive relationships with students, and always going above and beyond does not go unnoticed. Officer Howard, thank you for your hard work, your kindness, and your unwavering support for our school community. We appreciate everything you do! #LawEnforcementAppreciation #ThankYouOfficerHoward
Ms. Ward-Flowers’ 5th grade science class made studying fun today with a game of Connect Four! 🎉 The students teamed up to review key concepts before their upcoming test, turning learning into a competitive and interactive experience. It’s amazing to see how engaging and creative teaching methods like this make science even more exciting! Good luck on the test, everyone—you're ready!
The new semester is off to a great start at Hempstead Elementary, and a big shoutout to Mrs. McCaffery for leading the way with her engaging math lessons! It's clear that the entire campus is ready to inspire, challenge, and support our students as they dive into another year of learning! 📚✨
All Hempstead ISD offices and schools will be CLOSED for the Winter Break from December 23 - January 3. Friday, December 20 is an Early Release Day. HMS and HHS - 11:30 AM HECC and HES - 11:40 AM. Staff will return on January 6, 2025 and Students will return on January 8, 2025.
🎄🎶 HES Students Spread Holiday Cheer! 🎶🎄
This morning, our talented Hempstead Elementary School students brought the spirit of Christmas to local businesses around town with some festive caroling! 🎤✨ It was a wonderful way to spread joy, brighten up the day, and showcase our students' holiday spirit.
A big thank you to all the businesses who welcomed us with open arms and to our students for sharing their voices with the community. It’s moments like these that make this time of year extra special. 🌟
HES continues spreading holiday cheer during Spirit Days!
HES had the pleasure of hosting the annual Hempstead ISD Tamalada/Pupusada, where students and their families came together to learn how to make these delicious traditional dishes! It was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate culture, build community, and share a meal with those we cherish. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special event! #HempsteadISD #CommunityTraditions
All Hempstead ISD offices and schools will be CLOSED for the Winter Break from December 23 - January 3. Friday, December 20 is an Early Release Day.
HMS and HHS - 11:30 AM
HECC and HES - 11:40 AM
Staff will return on January 6, 2025 and Students will return on January 8, 2025.
Congratulations to all our UIL participants and coaches! Students traveled to Boling and represented HES with pride!
HES is so grateful to the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority for their generous donation of snack bags for our students! Thanks to their kindness, many children will have a little something extra to take home. Your support makes a big difference in our community—thank you for helping brighten our students' day!
Join us this Saturday at the HES cafeteria for the district's annual Tamalada and Pupusada from 10am - 12pm!
Thank you HES families for joining us for Thanksgiving lunch today! The kids loved having you visit and share a delicious meal together. An additional thank you to the Alphas who volunteered to help make this event safe and enjoyable for everyone!
Stay connected with Hempstead ISD by reading the latest Bobcat Beat Newsletter. 📰https://hempsteadisd.edurooms.com/.../the-bobcat-beat... #HigherHeights #PowerUp
Help our HES Student Council with their community service project Sock Drive! See the flyer for details.
Hempstead ISD is now accepting nominations for 1st -12th-grade students to be screened and possibly placed in the Hempstead ISD Gifted and Talented Program for the 2025-2026 school year.
1st through 12th-grade students may be nominated by administrators, teachers, parents, guardians, themselves, or by any other interested person(s). Nomination forms may be found in the main office of their schools, or you may complete this form.
Nominations will be accepted from now through December 20, 2024.
Screenings for 1st – 12th grade students will begin in January 2025.
Parents will be notified of the results by March 31, 2025.
All kindergarten students were screened in September, and parents will be contacted if they are selected for additional testing. Kindergarten students do not require a referral.
If you have any questions, please contact Tanya Simons by e-mail at simonst@hempsteadisd.org
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Hempstead ISD ahora está aceptando nominaciones para estudiantes inscritos en 1er -12o grado para la evaluacion y posible colocación en el Programa de Estudiantes Dotados y Talentosos de Hempstead ISD para el año escolar 2025-2026.
Los estudiantes de 1-12 grado pueden ser nominados por administradores, maestros, padres, tutores, ellos mismos o por cualquier otra persona interesada.
Los formularios de nominación pueden ser encontrados en la oficina principal de sus escuelas correspondientes o completa este formulario.
Las nominaciones serán aceptadas ahora de diciembre de 2024.
Las evaluaciones para estudiantes de 1-12 grado comenzarán en enero de 2025.
Los padres serán notificados de los resultados antes del 31 de marzo de 2025.
Todos los estudiantes de kindergarten serán examinados en septiembre y los padres serán contactados si su hijo(a) es seleccionado(a) para pruebas adicionales. Los estudiantes de kindergarten no requieren una remisión.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con Tanya Simons por correo electrónico a simonst@hempsteadisd.org
Congratulations to our October Teacher and Staff of the Month, Mr. Ahumada and Mrs. Robinson! Thank you for giving your best every day to HES students!
