2015-2016 Annual Report by Hempfield School District

SCHOOL DISTRICT

ANNUAL REPORT Summer 2017 (Reporting Data from 2015-16 School Year)

MOVING UP AT HEMPFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT As part of our district’s Comprehensive Plan, as well as the goals of our Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, Hempfield School District is continually developing and improving systems and processes that enhance the quality of communication between school personnel and families. The goal is to promote effective school-to-home partnerships. An area where we identified a need for stronger communications was in our transition processes, including incoming kindergarten students and the transitions from elementary school to middle school, and from middle school to high school. Recognizing the importance of providing children with a successful transition from early childhood centers and home settings to the kindergarten classroom, we introduced our Kindergarten Toolkit in August 2016. This e-newsletter was sent to incoming kindergarten parents/guardians using the email addresses provided during the kindergarten registration process. The email specifically outlines six resources, including links to essential sources that help new families navigate our school district,

FEATURES

2 MESSAGE FROM DR. ADAMS 2 BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS 3 DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS 5 2016-2017 FINAL BUDGET

such as the school calendar, mobile app, and Kindergarten Handbook. We also developed fun, new materials for the Kindergarten Toolkit to help kindergarteners manage the mixed emotions involved in their very first day of school. Our I Am Going to Kindergarten! e-book explains, in large photos and grade-level appropriate text, what students can anticipate experiencing at school. A YouTube video provides “Advice from the Class of 2028,” our experts in kindergarten who were more than happy to share their knowledge of the grade level with incoming kindergarteners. Based on the positive feedback received on our Kindergarten Toolkit, our Communications Office is now working collaboratively with school principals, school counselors, and district administration to develop materials and resources that will help parents/guardians and students transition from grade 6 to 7 and grade 8 to 9. Moving from a known, comfortable environment to one that is different and unfamiliar can be

6 PSSA & KEYSTONE ASSESSMENTS 8 BLACK KNIGHT PRIDE: QUAD A 8 HSD LEADERSHIP CHANGES 9 iPads IN THE CLASSROOM

stressful. Our goal is to help parents and students acquire knowledge about various steps in the transition process, which ultimately supports our district’s vision of personal growth, achievement, and success for every student. VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR THE KINDERGARTEN TOOLKIT. www.hempfieldsd.org/kindergarten_toolkit

10 USING SAPPHIRE & SCHOOLOGY 10 STAY CONNECTED WITH OUR DISTRICT 11 2017-2018 DISTRICT CALENDAR 12 SBAC PARTNERSHIPS DEVELOPED

A MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT The end of school year pace is always a bit frenetic, and it can be difficult to remain focused on what we are trying to accomplish. It is at these times that I frequently remind myself why I do what I do, to keep my head and heart connected and in sync. I am very proud of the work being done at Hempfield by so many committed, caring, professionals and by what our students aspire to do and become and how they demonstrate resilience in the face of adversity. With each passing year there appears to be even more volatility in the political environment surrounding public education and much uncertainty with respect to things like the state budget and how it will impact school funding.

Dr. Adams celebrates with the staff and faculty members who retired during the 2016-17 school year.

Early on in my tenure as superintendent, we set out to establish and have maintained the attitude that we must stay focused on the things we can control as a school system. I believe that we need to accentuate the positive things that happen for kids in our schools, and we work hard throughout the year to reflect on our successes, celebrating the things we do well in our work with students, and committing to a course of continuous improvement knowing that there is always opportunity for growth. This is why you will note that our Annual Report includes both quantitative and qualitative data. Our mission is to provide safe environments and responsive programs that inspire all students to become lifelong learners and contributing citizens in a global society. Achievement of this mission cannot be measured in numbers, or data, alone. Inspiring students is a result of robust academic, artistic, athletic, and altruistic activities. It is a result of new technologies that enhance classroom learning and level the playing field for all students across our district. It is a result of rigorous and relevant curriculum connected to a 21st century world by dynamic teachers in the classroom. And, it is a result of the care and concern demonstrated for students by employees, be it an aide, teacher, principal, secretary, custodian, or other staff member. I am here to serve children in the Hempfield community, and I believe that the people who comprise our school district share this same purpose of service to students. If each student leads an enriched life while here, and leaves prepared to succeed upon graduation, we are doing our jobs. Have a great summer! Christopher S. Adams, Ed.D.

HEMPFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS Nine elected School Board Directors volunteer to commit their time to provide Hempfield students with a high quality education while maintaining fiscal responsibility to the community. School Board meetings are held the first and second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Public Board Room of the Hempfield Administration Building at 200 Church Street, Landisville. The School Directors also conduct regularly scheduled committee meetings that are open to the public. The committees include: Buildings & Grounds, Finance, Extracurricular, and Board Policy. For additional information on upcoming meeting dates, agendas, minutes, and our monthly e-news, please visit the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HEMPFIELD SCHOOL BOARD www.hempfieldsd.org/schoolboard

From Left to Right: Charles Merris, Grant Keener, Jim Maurer, Adam Aloisi, Bill Otto, Bob Sauders, Loren Good, Chris Smiley, and Dan Forry.

Bill Otto 2016-2019

Dan Forry 2016-2019

Charles Merris 2014-2017

Jim Maurer 2016-2019

Loren Good 2014-2017

Bob Sauders 2014-2017

Adam Aloisi 2016-2019

Grant Keener 2016-2019

Chris Smiley 2014-2017

2015-2016 HEMPFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS OUR DISTRICT 44 Square Miles 2 Townships (East & West Hempfield) 2 Boroughs (East Petersburg & Mountville)

6,814 Students 937 Employees 7 Elementary Schools (K-6) 2 Middle Schools (7-8) 1 High School (9-12) 1 Alternative Education School (6-12)

OUR STUDENTS Primary

Secondary

Centerville Elementary............... East Petersburg Elementary..... Farmdale Elementary................ Landisville Intermediate (4-6).... Landisville Primary (K-3)............. Mountville Elementary................ Rohrerstown Elementary...........

521 499 527 459 541 548 459

Centerville Middle..................... 614 Landisville Middle..................... 450 Hempfield High School Grade 9..................... 607 Grade 10................... 564 Grade 11................... 578 Grade 12................... 587 Includes Landisville Education Center

Enrollment

Special Education

95.0% General Education 2.0% Home Schooled 1.4% Career & Technology 1.4% Charter School 0.2% Private Tutor

77.5% General Education 15.1% Special Education 7.4% Gifted Education

0.91% Dropout Rate

Gender

ELL Support 52% Male 48% Female

95.6% Non-English Language Learner 4.4% English Language Learner 42 Different Languages Spoken

Free & Reduced Lunch

Ethnicity 74.7% Caucasian 13.6% Hispanic 4.8% Black/African-American 4.2% Asian 2.3% Multi-Racial

68.8% Paid Lunch 27.6% Free Lunch 3.6% Reduced Lunch 31.71% Students Economically Disadvantaged (District Wide)

Hempfield School District would like to thank Market Street Sports Group and the corporate sponsors who participate in our Community Partnership Program. www.marketstreetsportsgroup.com

2015-2016 HEMPFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS On Monday, June 6, 2016, Hempfield School District graduated 518 seniors. The information that follows is related to the class of 2016.

2015-16 ATTENDANCE RATE Attendance Area

2015-2016

Centerville Elementary East Petersburg Elementary Farmdale Elementary Landisville Primary Landisville Intermediate Mountville Elementary Rohrerstown Elementary Centerville Middle Landisville Middle

97 96 96 97 97 97 96 96 97

2016 GRADUATION PROFILE 2013-2014

2013-2014 97 96 96 97 97 97 96 96 96

97 97 97 97 97 97 97 96 96

Female.................................................253 Male......................................................265 Graduates Attending: Four-Year College......................303 Two-Year College........................82 Other Programs of Study.............24 Total Continuing Education..................409 Graduates Employed.............................41 Graduates Enlisting in Military...............15 Other Options.........................................53

Attendance Rate (K-8) (%)

HEMPFIELD STAFF Staff Education Level

Staff Breakdown 55.6% Certificated Staff 40.9% Support Staff 3.5% Administrators/Supervisors

50.1% Master’s Degree 32.5% Other 14.9% Bachelor’s Degree 2.5% Doctoral Degree 99.7% Highly Qualified Teacher Rate

Average Years of Educational Experience - 14.8 Years | Average Years of Educational Experience At Hempfield School District - 13.5 Years

A Therapeutic Effect

Sponsor of the Hempfield Video Board in the Georgelis Law Firm Stadium

www.atherapeuticeffect.com

Georgelis Law Firm

Sponsor of the Georgelis Law Firm Stadium at

Hempfield High School www.georgelislaw.com

2016-2017 FINAL BUDGET SUMMARY REVENUE 1.0% Federal ($1,827,000) 27% State ($30,753,823)

Total Revenue............................................................$115,166,151

72% Local ($82,585,328) Real Estate Tax (2.4% Index - 2.4% Enacted Increase)............$71,602,828 EIT & Other Taxes............................................$8,880,000

Operating Profits from Bright Horizons Program...........$100,000

Drawn from Reserves from Debt Service Reserve...................$0

Drawn from Reserves from Retirement Reserve......................$0

Use of Fund Balance to Balance Budget If Needed.....$1,440,651 Total Revenues and other Fund Transfers..............$116,706,802

Federal & Local Revenue Pass Through.........$1,254,500 Rentals, Tuition & Other Local Revenue..........$848,000

EXPENDITURES 63% Instructional Programs 13% Maintenance, Transportation, & Technology Services

$10,000,000

$20,000,000

$30,000,000

$40,000,000

$50,000,000

$60,000,000

Debt Service & Other Fund Transfers

Student Support & Health Services

Administrative & Business Support Services

Extracurricular Programs

Budgetary Reserve

$70,000,000

Total Expenditures ....................................................................$116,706,802 BASED ON REAL ESTATE TAX LEVY OF 20.1246 MILLS

CHILD FIND NOTICE

In compliance with state and federal laws, notice is given by Hempfield School District that it conducts ongoing identification activities as part of its school program. The purpose of these activities is to identify those students who may be in need of special education and related services. All information gathered about a child is subject to the confidentiality provisions contained in federal and state law. Hempfield School District has policies and procedures that govern the collection, maintenance, destruction, and disclosure to third parties of this information.

Greenawalt Roofing Company Sponsor of the Fieldhouse in the Georgelis Law Firm Stadium www.greenawaltroofing.com

Hempfield Foundation

Sponsor of the End Zone Signage in the Georgelis Law Firm Stadium www.hempfieldfoundation.org

2015-2016 PSSA & KEYSTONE ASSESSMENTS Pennsylvania’s education regulations, also known as Pennsylvania School Code, require rigorous academic standards and assessments to enable the improvement of student achievement and to provide parents and communities a measure by which school performance can be determined. Specifically, the Pennsylvania School Code requires the state to develop assessments that determine student proficiency in three academic areas - English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science and Technology. All 500 public school districts in Pennsylvania must participate in grade level assessments, known as the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA), as well as Keystone Exams, which are administered upon specific course completion. PSSA ELA: Grades 3-8 Math: Grades 3-8

Keystone Literature Algebra 1

Science: Grades 4 & 8

Biology

Pennsylvania’s academic standards, known as the PA Core Standards, were revised and adopted in March 2014. The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) continues to remind school communities that the 2014-15 school year marked year one of what will be a multi-year transition. A thorough transition to the new standards requires time to develop new curriculum, train teachers, and provide resources to support the new curriculum. With time, and as student and teacher familiarity with the new PA Core Standards grows, student performance should steadily improve. When we analyzed our 2016 scores, we assessed our overall percentage of proficient/advanced students in 2015-16 versus the 2014-15 average. In some cases, we’ve made gains in our scores. In some cases, we were off by a few percentage points. When comparing Hempfield School District averages to state averages based on percentage of proficient and advanced, our district fared well. Standardized tests provide valuable information related to student achievement and growth. Several months after students take the state assessments, individual student reports are sent to the school district and a copy is provided to parents. The results can help us identify student strengths and focus on areas where additional growth is needed. The data also provide valuable information to the school district, which is used for program planning and improvement purposes. For example, district grade level results in a specific subject area may help us target refinements needed within specific units of study. We continue to look at state assessments over a number of years to assess important trends. PSSA and Keystone testing has been highlighted and criticized for a variety of reasons. While we understand the concerns, we would like to help minimize the idea that standardized tests are the end all, be all measurement of how much or how well a student is learning. At Hempfield, we believe that if our curriculum and instruction is tightly aligned to the state standards, our students will be well-prepared for the state assessments. Also, it is important to note that we use multiple data sources to evaluate the effectiveness of teachers, our schools, and our district. This includes diagnostic tests, district common assessments, PVAAS growth data, graduation rate, promotion rate, attendance rate, Advanced Placement, PSAT, and SAT scores. VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO REVIEW POLICIES AND PROCEDURES RELATED TO PSSA AND KEYSTONE TESTING. www.hempfieldsd.org/assessments

J.K. Mechanical

Operating from a growth mindset, we recognize that PSSA and Keystone data allow us to acknowledge and celebrate successes when achievement and growth are evident, while also providing us the opportunity to explore and address areas of deficiency.

Sponsor of the JK Mechanical Varsity Baseball Field www.jkmechanical.com

Lancaster Regional Medical Center

Sponsor of the Hempfield Video Board in the Georgelis Law Firm Stadium www.lancasterregional.com

PSSA RESULTS The charts below indicate the PSSA performance by building. PSSAs are taken by students in grades 3-8. Please note that, as Landisville Primary Center does not have a fourth grade level, this building does not participate in the Science assessment. KEYSTONE RESULTS The charts below indicate the Keystone performance for the eleventh grade cohort from 2015-16. Keystone exams are taken by students in grades 7-12, upon specific course completion. The scores are “banked” and reported to the Commonwealth when the students reach grade 11.

2015-2016 BUILDING PSSA RESULTS MATH

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

KEY

SCIENCE

Advanced & Proficient CES :: Centerville Elementary School EPES :: East Petersburg Elementary School FES :: Farmdale Elementary School LIC :: Landisville Intermediate Center LPC :: Landisville Primary Center MES :: Mountville Elementary School RES :: Rohrerstown Elementary School CMS :: Centerville Middle School LMS :: Landisville Middle School HHS :: Hempfield High School

2015-2016 11TH GRADE KEYSTONE RESULTS ALGEBRA

BIOLOGY

LITERATURE

BLACK KNIGHT PRIDE Hempfield prides itself on being a “Quad A” district – pursuing and achieving excellence in the areas of academics, the arts, athletics, and altruism. Here is a small selection of students in the spotlight for their “Quad A” accomplishments.

ACADEMICS

ATHLETICS

ARTS

ALTRUISM

Jonathan Lawrence, Katie Grosh & Madeleine Meldrum were selected among 15,000 students nation-wide as the 2017 National Merit Award Finalists, a distinguished academic accomplishment.

CES 6th graders learned about kite making from Bermudian native and artist in residence, Cherie Sikking. Lessons included the origin of the Bermuda kite and how the kite has become a beloved icon within the framework of the modern, diverse Bermudian population.

Hempfield Athletics had many successes during 2016-17. One noteworthy accomplishment was that of the Boy’s Basketball Team, which ended their 21-10 season in the PA State Championship quarterfinals.

Ava Sullivan, President of Global Refugee Relief Organization (GRRO) at HHS, organized a school-wide clothing drive for refugees in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Over 1,500 lbs. was donated.

HSD LEADERSHIP RETIREMENTS & REPLACEMENTS Mr. Ian Daecher will succeed Mr. Rick Bentley as the Principal of Landisville Intermediate Center. Mr. Bentley retires June 30. Mr. Daecher became the Centerville Middle School Assistant Principal in July 2016. Mr. Rick Bentley Prior to that, he served as an elementary and special educator at Farmdale Elementary School for 12 years, specifically focused in the intermediate grade levels. Mr. Daecher holds a K-12 Principal certification from the California University of Pennsylvania, as well as a Master of Education in Classroom Technology and a Master of Education in Educational Mr. Ian Daecher Development and Strategies, both from Wilkes University. His undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education was obtained from Elizabethtown College. Lancaster Toyota

Sponsor of the Lancaster Toyota Tennis Courts www.lancastertoyota.com

Additionally, given the June 30 retirement of Mr. Rick Hinkle, Maintenance Director, Mr. Troy Robey was hired to fulfill this role.

Mr. Rick Hinkle

Mr. Troy Robey

Mr. Robey comes to Hempfield School District as a 21-year non-commissioned Air Force veteran with expertise in facilities/ property/operations management and customer service. He also has six years’ experience in business management consulting and brings a wide range of experience in leadership development, workflow, contract monitoring, maintenance trades and janitorial practices, and fire and safety codes. Mr. Robey is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Operations and Project Management.

We wish both Mr. Rick Bentley and Mr. Rick Hinkle a pleasant and successful retirement! Orthopedic Associates of Lancaster LTD Sponsor of the Hempfield High School Athletic Trainer’s Room www.fixbones.com

OUR 1:1 PERSPECTIVE FROM THE CLASSROOM From the Teacher

Ms. Erin Stewart Music Teacher, Centerville Middle School & Landisville Middle School Adjusting to a new technological system always has its growing pains, but with the addition of iPads for more students this year, the benefits overshadow the struggles. This year I have seen students engaged in their work both in and out of the classroom more than ever before. Students are able to access documents and apps on their iPads at all times. It is also apparent that the students value the ability to do this since they frequently send questions and comments to me on Schoology. Another valuable thing about the iPads is the students’ ability to access music apps that increase their learning. They have access to Garageband, where they can create and play music, MusicTutor where they can learn how to read notes on the staff, and IWriteMusic where they can practice traditional composition. Students are taking ownership of their learning and seem to be making gains that they haven’t before.

Olivia Heim and Ms. Erin Stewart discuss how iPads have transformed teaching and learning from their perspective.

This year I was able to create a project where students created music and recorded music collaboratively. They then listened to their recordings and evaluated each performance. This project allowed me to efficiently and effectively address all of the National Music Standards in a short period of time. One of the final things that has made the iPads valuable is the fact that there are no more lost papers. Students can access and save all their documents on the iPad and submit them to Schoology. I am thankful for the district’s 1:1 iPad program because it has helped me be a better teacher and has helped my students learn. The iPads are preparing our students for their future - a future that surely will be defined by the use of technology.

From the Student

Olivia Heim Seventh Grade Student at Centerville Middle School As a seventh grader in the Hempfield School District, I think the iPad is a great contribution to middle school on a daily basis. There are numerous perks to having an iPad for class. For example, the option of typing assignments makes learning easier. You can simply pull up GoogleDocs and type whatever you need. In the past, it took extra steps for the teachers to take out the MacBook cart for a student to type. Often, a PDF document on Schoology is my saving grace when I lose a paper for class. Teachers use the iPads to their advantage by coming up with creative assignments that utilize the iPads. I use my iPad in almost every class. Another reason I like using an iPad in class is the fact that I can take a picture of the assignment board. Every day when I arrive in math class, I quickly snap a picture of the night’s homework, as does most everyone else. The iPads have provided me with a new perspective on learning. It prepares us for the future, which will no doubt rely on technology. The program has certainly benefitted my school, and we are very grateful for the technological advancement, which makes our lives easier. Tomlinson Bomberger Landscaper and sponsor of the End Zone Signage in the Georgelis Law Firm Stadium

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VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION, INCLUDING THE iPad HANDBOOK, USAGE AGREEMENT, AND PARENTING AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES. www.hempfieldsd.org/1to1

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SAPPHIRE & SCHOOLOGY COMPARISON Schoology

Sapphire

The Sapphire Community Web Portal offers parents the most comprehensive overview of their child’s grades, attendance, and other critical academic reports. The following information is available in Sapphire: • Schedules • Grades • Attendance • Discipline • Report Cards • Transcripts • Transportation Information • Contact Information Through Sapphire, parents/guardians also have the ability to update contact information and emergency contact numbers. Parents/Guardians must request an account and will use a username, password, and PIN for access to this portal. Please visit www.hempfieldsd.org/parentaccess to get started. The keyword is “knights.”

Schoology is Hempfield’s learning management and classroom communication system. Through a parent account, you will have access to electronic course materials and group information that your child is enrolled/involved in. Schoology is also accessible via a mobile app. The following information is available in Schoology: • Course document folder including teacher contact information, links to curriculum, student handbook, and grading and reporting guidelines • Course materials including handouts, links, media albums, and discussions • Assessment materials including assignments, quizzes and tests • Course updates and homework • Practice/game schedules for extracurricular activities Parents can sign up for a daily email digest that summarizes updates and assignments posted to their child’s classes/groups. If parents have multiple children in the district, the email digest will include information for all of their children. After receiving a Sapphire account, parents/guardians should also apply for a Schoology account. Visit www.hempfieldsd.org/parentaccess to create an “Active Directory” account. This will grant access to Schoology.

STAY CONNECTED WITH OUR SCHOOL DISTRICT Stay connected with Hempfield School District throughout the school year. We communicate upcoming district wide and school-specific events through multiple communications channels. Download our app, follow us on Twitter or like one of our school’s Facebook pages.

WEBSITE www.hempfieldsd.org

MOBILE APP Search App Store iPhone and Android

FACEBOOK Search Your School

TWITTER @Hempfield

INSTAGRAM @Hempfieldsd

YOUTUBE Hempfield Newsroom Hempfield Happenings

Wheatland Federal Credit Union

Sponsor of the Wheatland Federal Credit Union Cafeteria at Hempfield High School www.wheatlandcu.com

Wilco Electric • Voice Data • Green Energy Sponsor of the Press Boxes in the Georgelis Law Firm Stadium www.wilcoelectric.com

2017-2018 HEMPFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR July 2017 T

January 2018

2 9 16 23 30

3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 31

1 8 15 22 29

W T

4 5 6 11 12 13 18 19 20 25 26 27

2 3 T - 18/123 9 10 S - 17/115 16 17 23 24

3 T - 20/143 10 S - 20/135 17 24 31

1 2 3 4 5 T - 22/184 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 S - 22/176 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

June 2018 S

1 2 T - 16/85 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 S - 16/78 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

3 4 5 6 10 11 12 13 17 18 19 20 24 25 26 27

1 2 T - 5/189 7 8 9 S - 4/180 14 15 16 21 22 23 28 29 30

Snow Make-Up Days

Elementary Marking Periods 1st Trimester

8/24/17-11/28/17

60 Days

2nd Trimester

11/29/17 - 3/7/18

60 Days

3rd Trimester

3/8/18 - 6/6/18

60 Days

Secondary Marking Periods 1st Quarter

May 2018 S

December 2017 M

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 T - 19/162 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 S - 19/154 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

7 T - 22/51 14 S - 20/44 21 28

1 2 3 4 T - 18/69 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 S - 18/62 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

April 2018 S

November 2017 S

1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30

October 2017 1 2 3 8 9 10 15 16 17 22 23 24 29 30 31

March 2018 S

1 2 T - 19/29 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 S - 18/24 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

1 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28

September 2017 W

February 2018

1 2 3 4 5 T - 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 S - 6 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

1 2 3 4 5 6 T - 20/105 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 S - 20/98 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

August 2017 S

January 2, February 20, March 29, & April 27, 2018 Additional snow make-up days will continue beyond June 6, 2018, if necessary.

Last Days of School

8/24/17-11/1/17

45 Days

2nd Quarter

11/3/17 - 1/19/18

45 Days

3rd Quarter

1/22/18 - 3/28/18

45 Days

4th Quarter

4/3/18 - 6/6/18

45 Days

The last student and teacher days are tentative due to snow make-up days needed throughout the year.

Woodcrest Villa

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Visit www.hempfieldsd.org/calendar or download our mobile app for the full district calendar. BOARD APPROVED - 3/20/2017

First Student Day - August 24, 2017 Last Student Day - June 6, 2018 New Teacher Orientation August 14, 16, 17, 2017 Teacher In-Service Days August 18*, 21, 22, 23, 2017 September 22, 2017 October 9, 20**, 2017 February 16, 2018 June 7, 2018 (AIS) *August 18 is scheduled as a faculty work day and may be fulfilled on any date after August 1 with consent of the building principal. **Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences October 18 & 19, 2017 - (5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) October 20, 2017 - (9:00 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.) Vacation Days/Designated Holidays September 1, 4, 2017 November 22, 23, 24, 27, 2017 December 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 2017 January 1, 2, 15, 2018 February 19, 20, 2018 March 29, 30, 2018 April 2, 27, 2018 May 28, 2018 Early Dismissals (ELEMENTARY) October 6, 2017..................(1:30 p.m.) October 18, 2017**.............(1:00 p.m.) October 19, 2017**.............(1:00 p.m.) **Parent-Teacher Conferences November 10, 2017............(1:30 p.m.) December 1, 2017..............(1:30 p.m.) December 22, 2017............(1:30 p.m.) January 19, 2018................(1:30 p.m.) March 2, 2018.....................(1:30 p.m.) March 28, 2018...................(1:30 p.m.) April 26, 2018......................(1:30 p.m.) May 25, 2018......................(1:30 p.m.) June 4, 2018.......................(1:30 p.m.) June 5, 2018.......................(1:30 p.m.) June 6, 2018.......................(1:00 p.m.) Early Dismissals (SECONDARY) October 6, 2017..................(12:50 p.m.) November 10, 2017............(12:50 p.m.) December 1, 2017..............(12:50 p.m.) December 22, 2017............(12:50 p.m.) January 17, 2018................(12:50 p.m.) January 18, 2018................(12:50 p.m.) January 19, 2018................(12:50 p.m.) March 2, 2018.....................(12:50 p.m.) March 28, 2018.................. (12:50 p.m.) April 26, 2018......................(12:50 p.m.) May 25, 2018......................(12:50 p.m.) June 4, 2018.......................(12:50 p.m.) June 5, 2018.......................(12:50 p.m.) June 6, 2018.......................(12:00 p.m.) (CMS/LMS - 12:40 p.m./HHS - 12:50 p.m.) (CMS/LMS - 11:40 a.m./HHS - 12:00 p.m.)

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Board of School Directors

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SUPERINTENDENT BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNSEL (SBAC) LAUNCHES Superintendent Dr. Chris Adams confidently advocates that the local business community reaps tangible benefits when the Hempfield School District is successful in our quest to fulfill the district mission of providing safe environments and responsive programs that inspire all students to become lifelong learners and contributing citizens in a global society. This is one reason why he committed to forming a Superintendent’s Business Advisory Council (SBAC) this school year. As a district-level organization, a primary aim of SBAC is to explore how the school and business communities might work together more closely to achieve respective aims.

Library & Media, and the Art Gallery. At the Technology and Engineering Education level, this includes desktop publishing, photography, electronics technology, materials and processes, stage design, drafting and design, manufacturing technology, and power technology. Our Library & Media Program showcased the one-button studio, student collaboration spaces, and how our specialists are working with students to develop information literacy skills. Finally, in our Art Gallery, SBAC members were able to view completed projects representing the artistic voices of students in the areas of fine metals, hot glass, clay, fibers, drawing, sculpting, painting, and printmaking.

We were able to highlight firsthand some of the integrated, experience-based instructional program that prepares our students for 21st century learning and careers by touring three areas of the high school – Technology Education,

SBAC members collectively discussed the need to help students and parents/guardians realize that there is a diversity of post-secondary opportunities today that can result in students being able to make a successful living, without pursuing a

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four-year college degree. While technology holds a huge place in many businesses, it cannot accomplish everything in a business. Therefore, we need to appreciate that there continues to be work that can only be done with the hands. Further, there is a still a very real need for skilled manual and technical laborers, and well-paying, gold-collar opportunities exist locally. Our hope is that SBAC partnerships will help Hempfield students develop a greater awareness of the myriad career opportunities available to them right here in our community. This, in turn, may help us keep local “talent” from leaving the area after graduation, thus ensuring that our business community will be well-served by Hempfield graduates. We are thankful for our Business Advisory Council members who have agreed to serve in this capacity.