Recently, we have become aware that there are robust social media platforms encouraging teenagers and young adults to participate in cliff jumping or cliff diving. This is an extremely dangerous activity as serious injuries regularly occur because of the height of the fall into the water. Many people think jumping into water would not hurt but based on the surface tension of water, jumping from high distances can mimic a landing on concrete.

Here in Lancaster County, there have been drownings related to cliff jumping or diving. There is nothing remotely safe about cliff jumping or diving into the Susquehanna River. Most areas require trespassing on private land and crossing very active train tracks. The height of the cliffs can be 30 feet or higher. The Susquehanna River has wide variations in depth due to the presence of a hydroelectric dam. There are also many submerged objects to strike or get trapped in when diving, which can lead to serious injury and death. The water temperature in early summer can be deceptively colder than the external environment, leading to severe physical impairment and hypothermia.

Please help pass this information on to keep the members of our community safe.

This is a final reminder that the Hempfield Foundation will hold its 2024 Golf Tournament on Friday, June 7 at Four Seasons Golf Club. The event begins at 11:30 AM with registration and lunch, followed by a 1:00 PM start. There will be multiple skill prizes and a brief reception will follow the event. Individual golfers are $125 (active employees of the Hempfield School District are $100). Single hole sponsorships are $250.  For more information about the tournament, to register as a player or hole sponsor, or to learn more about annual partnerships with the Foundation, please see the organization’s website, www.hempfieldfoundation.org or email the Foundation at hempfieldfoundation@gmail.com. Proceeds from the tournament support the Foundation’s teacher grant and scholarship programs. For the 2023-2024 school year, the Foundation awarded nearly $80,000 in grants to HSD staff and $28,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors.

Our last week at MES was a busy one, for sure. We started the week with a beach party. Students participated in outdoor activities such as beach volleyball, yard games, bubbles, and corn hole and had a great time. The third-grade students marked the end of the school year with a grand celebration dance party in the hall. It was a joyous occasion filled with laughter and dance moves. Finally, we celebrated the achievements of our sixth-grade students at their award ceremony, recognizing their hard work and the start of a new chapter in middle school.

Our celebrations, filled with joy and success, owe a great deal to the unwavering support of our PTO parents. We want to thank those who have selflessly served on the PTO board. A special mention goes to Lori Layton and Shannon Douglas, whose leadership on our board has been invaluable. Your dedication and commitment are truly appreciated. We appreciate the five years you both served on the PTO.

In our continuous effort to enhance communication with our school community, we have shared school news and updates via the eNews blast. We value your feedback and would greatly appreciate it if you could complete the brief survey attached. Your insights are crucial in helping us improve our home/school communications. Thank you for your time and contribution.
https://forms.gle/hhWAjBfpjCHKuc5p9

Have a safe and wonderful summer. We will send more MES-specific updates in July.

Sincerely,
Dr. Kain

Elementary report cards for the third trimester (T3) are available at 5 p.m. today on PowerSchool and can be accessed from a web browser when signed in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal Account. T3 report cards can be found in the PS Vault in the Report Card/2324 folder.

Please note: PowerSchool must be visited using a web browser to access report cards.

Questions can be directed to powerschool@hempfieldsd.org.

Yesterday, the graduating class of 2024 walked the halls of MES for the last time, taking pictures, talking to their previous teachers and greeting current students. 

Congratulations to all the graduates!! 

A few reminders for the rest of the week...

Thursday, May 23rd:

6th Grade Graduation - @ 9:30am - This will now be an indoor event in the gym. There will be a sign-in sheet in the lobby. 

Early Dismissal @ 1:30pm - AM Kindergarten: 9:00am - 10:50am/ PM Kindergarten: 11:40am - 1:30pm

Friday, May 24th:

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!! Early Dismissal @ 1:00pm - AM Kindergarten: 9:00am - 10:40am/ PM Kindergarten: 11:20am - 1:00pm

As the 2023-2024 school year comes to an end, the Hempfield Foundation wants to extend congratulations and warm wishes to the HHS Class of 2024 as well as to all HSD students “graduating” from one grade to the next! The Foundation wishes all HSD students and families a happy and healthy summer.

Also, as a reminder, the Hempfield Foundation will hold its 2024 Golf Tournament on Friday, June 7 at Four Seasons Golf Club. The event begins at 11:30 AM with registration and lunch, followed by a 1:00 PM start. There will be multiple skill prizes and a brief reception will follow the event. Individual golfers are $125 (active employees of the Hempfield School District are $100). Single hole sponsorships are $250. For more information about the tournament, to register as a player or hole sponsor, or to learn more about annual partnerships with the Foundation, please see the organization’s website, www.hempfieldfoundation.org or email the Foundation at hempfieldfoundation@gmail.com. Proceeds from the tournament support the Foundation’s teacher grant and scholarship programs. For the 2023-2024 school year, the Foundation awarded nearly $80,000 in grants to HSD staff and $28,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors.

Grades K, 3, 6, 9, and 12

iPads and chargers are being collected from students currently in grades K, 3, 6, 9, and 12. These iPads are being replaced over the summer and must be turned in. If you have a student in one of these grades, please know that these devices and chargers are being collected throughout this week. Apple iPads, charging blocks, charging cables and iPad cases in these grade levels must be turned in. (Students in ESY or Summer School do NOT need to turn in their iPad until the program is completed in August.)

Grade 12 Collection: Tuesday, May 21, 7:30am-9am – PAC Lobby

Grade 9 Collection: Wednesday, May 22 through Friday, May 24 – HHS Commons and PAC Lobby

Grades K, 3, 6 Collection: Wednesday, May 22 through Friday, May 24 – student homeroom

Grades 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, and 11

Students in these grade levels have the option to turn in their iPad or keep it at home for use this summer. The district will collect iPads from students who wish to turn them in for summer storage this week (May 22-May 24). Chargers should remain at home for use next school year and will NOT be collected if a student is turning in their iPad for the summer. Students who turn in the iPad for the summer will receive the iPad in their new homeroom at the start of the 2024-2025 school year.

Please contact the Technology Office at 717-898-5596 for any iPad related questions over the summer. 

Monday, May 20: Cycle Day 2

Beach Party!

Lunch options Regular: Chicken Patty of Wheat roll

Alternate: Pepperoni Bento Box

Tuesday, May 21: Cycle Day 3

Kindergarten Bus Ride and Classroom Tour 10:00am

Lunch options Regular: French Toast Sticks

Alternate: PB&J to Go

Wednesday, May 22: Cycle Day 4

Lunch options – Regular: Domino's Pizza

Alternate: Fruit and Yogurt Parfait 

Thursday, May 23: Cycle Day 5

Early Dismissal @ 1:30 (KAM- 9:00-10:50/ KPM 11:40-1:30)

Lunch options – Regular: Chef’s Choice

Alternate: PB&J to Go

Friday, May 24:  Cycle Day 6 - Last Day of School!!! 

Early Dismissal @ 1:00 (KAM- 9:00-10:40/ KPM 11:20-1:00)

Lunch options – Regular: Chef’s Choice

Alternate: Pepperoni Bento Box

Kindergarten Registration is now open for the 24-25 school year:

Kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year is now open & can be done entirely online!

 Kindergarten is open to students within the Hempfield School District who will be five years old before the first day of September. Visit hempfieldsd.org/kindergarten to complete registration!

 HSD's kindergarten program is designed to aid in the development of the whole child – intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally. Because each child is different in a variety of ways, kindergarten instruction is carefully organized to provide for individual needs and stages of development. Kindergarten also helps each child acquire the good habits that are necessary for success in school.

 Questions can be directed to Student Services at registration@hempfieldsd.org. We look forward to welcoming our newest class of Black Knights!

Employment Opportunities:

We need your help! We have two building aide positions open and are always in need of building aide substitutes. We are flexible working with your schedule if you sign up to be a building aide substitute. Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/hempfieldsd/onlineapp/default.aspx

Attendance:

If you need to email an absence or dismissal change to our school, please email the homeroom teacher and MES_attendance@hempfieldsd.org with the note.

Click HERE for the MES May Lunch Menu

Click HERE for the MES May Activities Calendar

Click HERE for the HSD Calendar

Thank you for a great school year!! 

We hope everyone has a FUN and SAFE summer!