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Support our Black Knights at their Spring Showcase Football game at the stadium this Wednesday, May 20, from 6-7:30 p.m. This event is free and geared toward our Hempfield youth. The football team will conduct its last spring practice through a series of competitive drills, then invite the youth onto the field to either catch or run for a touchdown! One hundred (100) youth will receive a free mini football that can be used for autographs from players. More information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cu5VmDAtd6mpzl_WdrTk7Wrg3jRzGpgp1K48vyRqRa0/edit?tab=t.0

This Week at HHS

Principal’s Message

HHS Community,

Our students did a great job with their Keystone exams last week and with navigating our special schedules. We will continue with Keystone testing and our special testing schedules on Monday & Tuesday this week. Non-testing students should plan to arrive by 10:00am in order to be on time for the start of their Pd1 class, which will begin at 10:05am. Non-testing students should enter HHS through the rear cafeteria entrance next to the pre-school playground or the Main Franklin Entrance starting at 9:45am. Students will remain in the Café until testing is complete.

During these days all bus transportation will operate as normal. Any student who needs transportation to school should ride their bus as usual. We will take daily attendance in 1^st period after 10:05AM. Breakfast will be served as usual from 7:20-7:40AM. There will be no breakfast served for students arriving after 7:40am. All special schedules are posted in the Schoology calendar.

With the school year coming to a close, if you would like to recognize a staff member for Trying New Things and/or going above and beyond for our students you can nominate them HERE, and we will recognize them at our faculty meeting.

Finally, we have 9 school days remaining in the semester. Two of these days we have Keystone testing schedules, and two of the days are early dismissal schedules. Therefore, students only have five regular schedule days this semester to handle all their business and to finish strong. Please help encourage your student to be where they are supposed be, when they’re supposed to be there, doing what they’re supposed to be doing, to the best of their ability, and with consistency.

Thank you for all that you do to support our students and have a wonderful week!

~Dr. Brossman

Quick Links:

• HSD Calendar can be found HERE.
• HHS Athletics Calendar can be found HERE.
• HHS Bell Schedules can be found HERE.

Items of Note:

If you would like to recognize a staff member for Trying New Things and/or going above and beyond for our students you can nominate them HERE, and we will recognize them at an upcoming faculty meeting. Please consider taking a few minutes to let them know how they are doing from your perspective. (You have the option to remain anonymous.)

Parents/Guardians of Seniors - Commencement Information

Remedial Summer School registration opens Monday May 18^th and closes on Wednesday, June 11^th.  Click here for more information about our summer school course offerings, schedules, attendance, and costs.

Monday 5-18-26: Cycle Day 2 – Special Keystone Exam Schedule

• Hempfield PRIDE Day – Wear your Hempfield Gear or Black & Red
• Keystone Testing
  • Special Schedules Posted in Schoology

Tuesday 5-19-26: Cycle Day 1 – Special Keystone Exam Schedule

• Keystone Testing
  • Special Schedules Posted in Schoology
• Senior Awards Night – 7pm in the PAC

Wednesday 5-20-26: Cycle Day 2 – WIN2

• Senior Class Trip

Thursday 5-21-26: Cycle Day 1– WIN1

 

Friday 5-22-26: Cycle Day 2 – WIN4

• Senior Graduation Practice – 9am PAC
• Senior Class Picnic
• Senior Cap & Gown Walk

Looking Ahead

·      5-25-26 No School Memorial Day

·      5-26-26 Commencement – Stadium

·      5-28-26 Early Dismissal

·      5-29-26 Last Student Day – 11:50 Dismissal

·      5-29-26 End of MP4

We have received some questions about Senior Photography with our new vendor, CADY. As we mentioned in the May 6th post, transitioning to a new process always involves some changes. CADY does not offer on-campus photography at HHS until later in the summer. We will announce six dates in August through October when students can get photos without paying a sitting fee.

Students also have the option to get senior photography completed at one of CADY’s facilities. The closest of which is their brand-new location at 411 Eagleview Blvd, Exton, PA 19341. Students who choose to utilize this option must pay a sitting fee but will have a variety of high-quality options.

At this time, the website may appear to show only a sitting fee as an option, but the free sessions at HHS will become available later this summer. We know that families are receiving email communication from CADY. For families unsure about how to proceed, please don’t feel pressured to take action now. We will share more information with students at the Senior Year meetings hosted by Mr. Snitzer at the end of this school year. We will also continue to share information on Schoology and through the Hempfield E-news. 

If you have already paid the sitting fee and would like a refund, we will provide a number for families to call as soon as we receive it. Thank you for your patience as we work through this new process. 

Free sports physicals for the 2026–27 school year will be held on Thursday, May 14, in the Franklin Gym. These physicals are for any student (rising 7-12 grade) interested in playing a middle or high school sport next school year. 

Please bring:

- Completed Section 5

- Blank Section 6

- ATS portal help will be available on-site

https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1755017968/hempfieldsdorg/rir37jpefmqypupqfa8a/CIPP25-26Section1-6.pdf

Schedule:

- Rising Seniors – 5:30 PM

- Rising Juniors – 6:00 PM

- Rising Sophomores – 6:30 PM

- Rising Freshmen – 7:00 PM

- Rising 8th Grade – 7:30 PM

- Rising 7th Grade – 8:00 PM

This Week at HHS

 Principal’s Message

Happy Mother’s Day!

HHS Community,

Saturday night the Class of ’26 showed up as the best versions of themselves for a fabulous Midnight Masquerade themed prom at the Eden Resort. Dinner, dancing, and memories made with friends highlighted the evening. It’s hard to believe Graduation is just 16 days away! Parent/Guardians be sure to familiarize yourself with the Commencement information available on our website HERE.

Scoring proficient or advanced on the Keystone Exams is the clearest and easiest Pathway to Graduation. HHS will be administering Keystone Exams this week for students enrolled in Algebra 1B, Biology, or English 10.  We will be running special schedules for Keystone exams Thursday May 14^th thru Tuesday May 19^th. We will use the same format as we used in January. Students who are not testing do not need to be in school during the testing window.

Non-testing students should plan to arrive by 10:00am in order to be on time for the start of their Pd1 class, which will begin at 10:05am. Non-testing students should enter HHS through the rear cafeteria entrance next to the pre-school playground or the Main Franklin Entrance starting at 9:45am. Students will remain in the Café until testing is complete.

During these four days all bus transportation will operate as normal. Any student who needs transportation to school should ride their bus as usual. We will take daily attendance in 1^st period after 10:05AM. Breakfast will be served as usual from 7:20-7:40AM. There will be no breakfast served for students arriving after 7:40am. All special schedules are posted in the Schoology calendar.

Thank you for all that you do to support our students and have a wonderful week!

~Dr. Brossman

Quick Links:

• HSD Calendar can be found HERE.
• HHS Athletics Calendar can be found HERE.
• HHS Bell Schedules can be found HERE.

Items of Note:

If you would like to recognize a staff member for Trying New Things and/or going above and beyond for our students you can nominate them HERE, and we will recognize them at an upcoming faculty meeting. Please consider taking a few minutes to let them know how they are doing from your perspective. (You have the option to remain anonymous.)

The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 is only a few weeks away! Our high school team is busy preparing for this important event, which is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, at 6:30 p.m. in GLS Stadium. Gates will open at 4:30 p.m. 

Please view our Commencement Page for specific information related to the ceremony, and other important information for our seniors. 

AP exams will begin on Monday, May 4. Please click here to access AP exam testing information. 

All Exams are Digital or Digital Hybrid: You must bring your school-issued iPad fully charged to every exam. Please launch the Blue Book Application prior to the test date. See the link for more details on the testing.

 

Monday 5-11-26: Cycle Day 1 – WIN5

• Hempfield PRIDE Day – Wear your Hempfield Gear or Black & Red
• AP Testing
• Tentative 2026-2027 Schedules are available in Class Choice

Tuesday 5-12-26: Cycle Day 2 – WIN1

• AP Testing

Wednesday 5-13-26: Cycle Day 1 – WIN2

• AP Testing

Thursday 5-14-26: Cycle Day 2– Special Keystone Exam Schedule

• AP Testing
• Keystone Testing
  • Special Schedules Posted in Schoology

Friday 5-15-26: Cycle Day 1 – Special Keystone Exam Schedule

• AP Testing
• Keystone Testing
  • Special Schedules Posted in Schoology

Looking Ahead

·      5-14 thru 5-19-26 Keystone Exams – Special Schedules

·      5-19-26 Senior Awards Night

·      5-20-26 Senior Class Trip

·      5-22-26 Senior Graduation Practice

·      5-22-26 Senior Class Picnic

·      5-25-26 No School Memorial Day

·      5-26-26 Commencement – Stadium

·      5-28-26 Early Dismissal

·      5-29-26 Last Student Day – 11:50 Dismissal

·      5-29-26 End of MP4

There will be two informational meetings held for parents and players this spring for the Hempfield GIRLS soccer teams. These meetings will be held the same evening as the Hempfield-offered physicals to make things convenient for families

- HS Meeting 6:00 pm Room 4 - primarily for rising 9th grade families, but anyone seeking information can attend! HS Questions: Contact jason_mackey@hempfieldsd.org

High School Girls Tryout Sign Up:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhaGa8_yCAuNUii0DNpuQK7eF6A0aFqGY6XRC8A8vccRlByQ/viewform

- MS Meeting 7:00 pm Room 4 - primarily for rising 7th grade families, but anyone seeking information can attend! MS Questions: Contact mike_pollis@hempfieldsd.org

Middle School Girls Tryout Sign Up:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWh4FYP9Z8Lva7sBayGi81T5fmG6pnFRPmrN3zzjeQDYsVMQ/viewform

- The building can be accessed between the Buchanan gym and the PAC at door C-35.

- Stay informed by joining the Girls Soccer Schoology page:
Hempfield Girls Soccer
Access Code: MNNDK-SRW97

- Physical Information: https://www.hempfieldsd.org/athletics/athletic-resources/physical-exams 

If links do not work, click Read in Browser.

We know the end of the year is a busy time for everyone, so we created this presentation for you to view at your convenience. An accompanying handout is also available in checklist form to help students and families prepare for the transition from high school to college.

This college transition guide was created by the Hempfield School District School Counseling Department to help students and families feel informed, organized, and confident about life after high school. The presentation includes important information about final transcripts, financial aid, housing, health forms, course registration, packing, campus resources, and more. Our goal is to help make the transition to college smoother and less stressful for both students and families.

https://app.screencastify.com/watch/B2vs3V351fFpNtiM1CWZ?checkOrg=ecd0effd-f5da-4a70-95a6-cafdc9d9d2be

This college transition guide was created by the Hempfield School District School Counseling Department to help students and families prepare for life after high school. This checklist includes important information about transcripts, financial aid, housing, health forms, course registration, packing, campus resources, and more. Designed to keep students organized and confident, this resource helps make the transition to college smoother and less stressful.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i9YTOh9jQGprh5Vm5m2LTFM3nKPvxSn35rN3hVVQQdU/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.r2dhg63m69sj

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The Hempfield Marching Knights (HMK) are excited to begin the 2026 season, and we invite all new, returning, and interested HHS and invited students — along with their families — to join us for Foundation Day on Saturday, May 16, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.

This special kickoff event is the first opportunity to gather as a band family, connect with fellow members, meet our outstanding instructional staff, and begin building excitement for the season ahead. Families will also get an exclusive first look at the 2026 HMK production during our official show reveal — always one of the most exciting moments of the Spring.

Additional details: https://hempfieldsdorg.finalsite.com/fs/resource-manager/view/1ce5e7b3-0e7e-4094-b8da-3382a3e0a4b2

Register here:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUlrPNK7Si7bkp5_XE3KCfBN5ANA0KrOWuqEfX2JVIIAx9yA/viewform

HMK has built a proud tradition of excellence through engaging performances on the field, spirited support of our school community, and meaningful experiences that shape students far beyond marching band. And even more importantly, HMK is a place where students are mentored by an exceptional staff of educators and designers who are deeply committed to helping every member grow — not only as performers, but as leaders, teammates, and people.

Through hard work, shared purpose, and a culture rooted in support and belonging, students become part of something bigger than themselves. HMK is more than a marching band — it is a team, a tradition of excellence, and a community where students are challenged, supported, and inspired to thrive.

Reminder: Foundation Day — Saturday, May 16 | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM. 

We hope to see you there!