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Support the Hempfield basketball teams by signing up for their golf tournament scheduled for Friday, August 7, at Crossgates Golf Course. The event begins at 1 p.m. with a shotgun start. Sponsorship opportunities available. For questions, contact hempfieldgirlsbball@gmail.com or coachwalck@gmail.com. 

Registration Link -https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdksyQsvM7Xnw5VManRy-ZN3ujOsTH3Qco9bzJo_851ZRYbDw/viewform

Attention Class of 2030 and incoming grade 9 families! If you have not yet registered for an HHS Tour/Orientation session and would still like to attend, please contact Dr. Beth Becker, Grade 9 Principal, at beth_becker@hempfieldsd.org or 717-898-5531. The online registration link is now closed.

Guided Tour/Orientation Sessions (led by Dr. Becker)
Enter at Door D5 – Buchanan Office

• July 8: 10–11 AM, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1–2 PM
• July 15: 10–11 AM, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1–2 PM, 3–4 PM, 4:30–5:30 PM, 6–7 PM
• July 16: 10–11 AM, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1–2 PM
• August 11: 10–11 AM, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1–2 PM

Student & Parent/Guardian Self-Guided Tour

• August 11
• 4–7 PM
• Enter at Door D5 – Buchanan Office. Families may arrive at any time during this window.

A handout will be provided to guide you through the building. Please note that all visitors will be asked to leave promptly at 7 PM.

We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2030 to Hempfield High School!

From Senator Smucker's Office: 

The 2026 Patriot Games will bring together exceptional student-athletes ages 14–17 from across the 50 states, U.S. territories, and tribal nations to compete in a series of challenges that test strength, endurance, agility, teamwork, leadership, and perseverance. One male and one female champion will each receive a $250,000 scholarship, with the competition streaming on the ESPN App and culminating in a national primetime ESPN/ABC special on August 13.

Applications are open now at https://freedom250.org/patriot-games and are due on July 10th, 2026. Interested students can apply by submitting basic eligibility information along with a short video introducing themselves and explaining why they want to compete.

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Registration for Hempfield Virtual Academy (HVA) opens today through Aug. 7, 2026, for students in grades 7-12. Students/families interested in HVA need to complete the Enrollment Request Form. 

Your request will be reviewed by the HVA Coordinator in collaboration with the student’s counselor, principal, and IEP case manager (if applicable). 

More Info: https://lec.hempfieldsd.org/about-us/hva-information 

Enrollment Request Form: https://forms.gle/rmuHjgqsysbzxVRm6

All elementary HSD students are invited to visit the new Black Knight Bookmobile this summer! Thanks to a grant from the Hempfield Foundation, students can receive a new book, enjoy storytime, and spend time with friends.

• Mark your calendars: July 6, 13, 20 & 27
• 9–10 a.m. — Amos Herr Park Pavilion
• 11 a.m.–12 p.m. — Mountville Elementary School Pavilion

An adult or guardian must accompany all students. We hope to see you there!