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We are excited to welcome students and staff to the 2026/27 school year! Here are important dates for the remainder of August. 

• Tuesday, 8/18: LMS Sneak-a-Peek (9 - 10 am)
• Tuesday, 8/18: CMS School Tour (6:30 - 7:30 pm)
• Friday, 8/21: HHS Sneak-a-Peek (9 - 12 pm)
• Monday, 8/24: Elementary Sneak-a-Peek (10 - 11 am, LIC 9:30 - 10:30 am)
• Monday, 8/24: Step Up Day for grades 7 & 9 (Middle: 7:10 - 11:40 am, High: 7:20 - 12 pm) --- Transportation provided, Buses will run the normal am schedule.
• Tuesday, 8/25: First Student Day

Free Meals – All students enrolled in Hempfield School District buildings will be eligible to receive FREE breakfast and lunch again this school year!

Student Info – Teacher assignments, class schedules, and transportation information are now available in PowerSchool.

District Calendar & Student Calendar: https://ow.ly/1GYs50ZAvRP

Your mornings and afternoons are covered. Hempfield recCenter's Before & After School Care program is now accepting registrations for the 2026-2027 school year at all 6 Hempfield School District elementary schools!

Before: 6:30–8:40 am | After: 3:30–6:00 pm

Centerville • East Petersburg • Farmdale • Landisville • Mountville • Rohrerstown

Spots fill up quickly — don't wait!

Learn more and download our handbook and registration packet here: https://hempfieldrec.com/arykyngi/2026/04/SAC-Master-Registration-26-27.pdf

The 2026–27 school year is almost here, and we're excited to welcome our Black Knights back! Be sure to mark these important dates on your calendar:

Transportation Info, Student Schedules, and Teacher Assignments will be available in PowerSchool.

• Thursday, August 6: Transportation Info (Also available in the Stopfinder App)
• Friday, August 7: Student Schedules & Teacher Assignments
• Wednesday, August 12: Letters will be mailed home with building information

If you have trouble accessing PowerSchool or need to create an account, email powerschool@hempfieldsd.org.

Secondary School Tours/Walk the Halls

• LMS: August 13 | 6:30–7:30 pm
• CMS: August 18 | 6:30–7:30 pm
• HHS: August 21 | 9:00 am–12:00 pm
• Also: CMS will host Cruise the Halls, and LMS will host a Sneak-a-Peek. Those dates can be found on our district calendar.

Elementary Sneak-a-Peek

• August 24 | 10:00–11:00 am (LIC: 9:30–10:30 am)

Step Up Day (Rising 7th & 9th Grade Students)

• August 24
• CMS & LMS: 7:10–11:40 am (Buses will pick up at normal time. Doors open for car riders at 7:10 am)
• HHS: 7:20 am–12:00 pm

First Day of School: Tuesday, August 25

Click on the district calendar to find additional dates for the upcoming school year. https://www.hempfieldsd.org/calendar-79

Any 7th, 8th, or 9th grade student interested in joining the Jr. High Cross Country team for the 2026-2027 school year should join the Schoology Group with the access code: 7WRWQ9KNN2. There is no sign-up; you just need to complete your ATS Portal by August 12th. Here is a link to show you how to set up the ATS Portal:

https://www.hempfieldsd.org/athletics/athletic-resources/ats-athlete-portal-instructions

Practices are held Monday-Friday, from 3-4:30, at Landisville Middle School. A shuttle bus will provide transportation from CMS to LMS after school. Pick-up will be at the LMS Cafeteria Entrance. We will have some voluntary runs over the next few weeks if you are interested. These will be posted on our Schoology Group.  

Hello MES!  

My name is Mr. Sean Campbell, and I am the new principal of Mountville Elementary!  I am so excited to meet the staff, students, and families this upcoming school year!  In this email, you'll find a flyer that will help you get to know me a little bit better. 

I also wanted to send out a plug for our upcoming PTO Popsicles Under the Pavilion Night on Tuesday, August 11^th, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.  We're going to pair this great event with a meet-and-greet so you can meet me, the new principal, as well. So come out, enjoy a sweet treat, see some teachers and friends, and meet Mr. Campbell!  We hope to see you there!

Note: If the flyer is not visible, click 'read in browser' below. 

Registration is open for Fall 2026 Travel and Intramural Baseball! Registration will close on August 5th!
Visit https://www.playhya.com to sign up.

Travel Baseball

HYA participates in the Lancaster County Youth Baseball League (LCYBL) for travel baseball. The fall season runs mid-August through late October. LCYBL uses the following age divisions based on birthdate:

• 10U: Ages 9–10 — Birthdates from 5/1/2016 to 4/30/2019
• 12U: Ages 11–12 — Birthdates from 5/1/2014 to 4/30/2016
• 14U: Ages 13–14 — Birthdates from 5/1/2012 to 4/30/2014

Game Format: Doubleheaders on Saturday with two 5-inning games (3-hour total time limit).

Team Placement: The fall season includes two competition levels: Section 1 (highest level) and Section 2. Teams will be formed based on registration numbers, prior experience, and spring team placements. No evaluations will be held for fall travel baseball.

Have questions about your player’s level or placement? Reach out to Brian Biggs at HYAbaseball.BrianBiggs@gmail.com.

Intramural Baseball

The Fall 2026 Intramural Baseball season runs mid-August through late October. Divisions are based on age and skill level:

• Ponies (Ages 5–7)
  • Birthdates: 5/1/2019 – 4/30/2022
  • Tee-ball format for first-year players learning the basics.
  • One practice during the week; games Saturday AM’s. (Fields located at Salunga Firehall and Centerville Middle School).

• Minors (Ages 6–8)
  • Birthdates: 5/1/2018 – 4/30/2020
  • Coach-pitch level for beginner or second-year players.
  • Two practices per week with games Saturday AM’s / Saturday afternoons. (Field is Centerville Middle School).

• Majors (Ages 7–10)
  • Birthdates: 5/1/2016 – 4/30/2019
  • For more experienced players. Those with a strong interest in baseball or prior Majors experience are encouraged to consider travel baseball as well.
  • Two practices per week with games Saturday AM’s (Field is Centerville Middle School).

Special Note for 10U-Eligible Players: If your player is eligible for 10U, this fall is a great opportunity to play travel baseball. Fall travel baseball provides a lower-pressure, instructional environment designed to help players adjust to the pace, rules, and structure of travel baseball.

Financial Assistance

HYA is committed to making baseball accessible to all children in our community. If financial concerns are a barrier, please reach out and we will work with you.

Thank you all for a great spring season! We hope you have a fantastic summer and look forward to seeing you on the field this fall!

Brian Biggs
HYA Travel Baseball Coordinator
HYAbaseball.BrianBiggs@gmail.com

Brian Schneider
HYA Intramural Baseball Coordinator
HYACoachBrian@gmail.com