Athletics Department
Athletic News
District to Host Athletic Awards Recognition Night
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Hempstead High School Campus Cafeteria 6 p.m.
District Hosts Spring Parent Athlete Orientation Night
Campus Student to Compete in NYSPHSAA Track and Field Championships
Congratulations to Hempstead High School Campus student Noveka Mckay for qualifying for the NYSPHSAA Track and Field Championships at Cornell University on March 2-3, 2012. Mckay will be competing in the 300 Meter Race. Her achievement marks the first time in three years that the high school has had a female athlete qualify to compete in this competition.
Athletic Department Honors Pioneer
On Friday, January 20, 2012, the Athletic Department gathered in front of a spirited home crowd for the re-dedication of the Ollie Mills Gymnasium at Hempstead High School. The gymnasium has been newly renovated and it was only fitting that it be re-dedicated in honor of an educational pioneer. Mr. Ollie Mills was the first person of color to teach in the Hempstead Public Schools. Mr. Mills is also the only coach in New York State public high school history to win NY State championships in both boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball. In attendance was Mr. Doug Mills representing the Mills family. The department also took the opportunity to honor Mr. John Pitts and Ms. Lisa Smith for their contributions to the Hempstead Tiger Athletics program.
Tiger Hoopsters Visit Our Nation’s Capital
Under the leadership of Coach Randi Harrison, the Hempstead High School
Campus boys’ junior varsity basketball team visited Washington, D.C. in
January to participate in a Howard University Campus Tour, and a
friendly non-league game against E.L. Haynes High School.
The Hempstead student-athletes began their day with a hearty breakfast,
and then they toured the university’s educational and recreational
facilities. The exciting and informative trip culminated with the
basketball game, where the Tigers battled E.L. Haynes down to the wire.
E.L. Haynes is coached by Hempstead High School Campus alumnus Darnell
Almanzar.
Coach Harrision Hosts JV Basketball Holiday Festival
Coach Randi Harrison hosted the 5th Annual JV Basketball Holiday Tournament on December 17 and 18 at Hempstead High School. The tournament included E.L. Haynes Public Charter school from Washington, D. C., Roosevelt High School, Benjamin Bannaker HS, and our hometown Hempstead High School Tigers. The Tigers claimed the championship over Benjamin Bannaker of Brooklyn. The consolation game saw E. L. Haynes defeat Roosevelt HS. The weekend was well received by the parents and spectators that attended the games. The Tigers showed excellent sportsmanship throughout the tournament and received commendations from the tournament’s referees. The JV coaches and players were fine hosts. The team is looking forward to its trip to Washington, D.C., where it will compete in a tournament hosted by the E. L. Haynes school community.
Hempstead Tigers JV Basketball Classic
Hempstead Students Watch New York Islanders in Action
Athletic Department Hosts Winter Sports Meeting for Parents, Students and Coaches
Boys' Soccer Team Headed to Semi-finals
The district congratulates the Hempstead High School
boys' varsity soccer team and Coach Gauthier for advancing to the
semi-finals of the Nassau County Class AA playoffs on November 2. The
Tigers defeated Elmont, 1-0, in the quarterfinals to earn a ticket to
the next round of the playoffs. The Tigers will play Great Neck South on
November 6 at Mitchel Field in Uniondale at 10:30 a.m. Go Tigers!
Tigers Boys’ Soccer Team Earns Second Round Playoff Bid
Congratulations to the Hempstead High School boys’ varsity
soccer team and Coach Gautier for advancing to the second round of the
playoffs on Friday. The Tigers defeated Calhoun High School to advance
to the next level. The Tigers will play Elmont High School at Elmont on
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. Go Tigers!
Tigers Win 2011 Year of the Tiger Homecoming!
Hempstead High School’s football team defeats Valley Stream Central High, 33-14. Go Tigers!
The Hempstead community heard the Tigers roar on October 22 as the
Hempstead Public Schools celebrated its 122nd Annual Homecoming and
Vending Festival. Hundreds of students, principals, parents, families
and residents showed their Hempstead Tiger pride by marching in the
district’s annual Homecoming Parade, which kicked off the Year of the
Tiger celebration. The Hempstead High School football team later capped
off the celebration with a 33-14 victory against Valley Stream Central
High School. Go Tigers!
The Hempstead Board of Education and Acting Superintendent of Schools
Julius Brown congratulates all of the students and homecoming
participants for showing their school-spirit throughout the day and
supporting the Hempstead School District. The district also thanks Music
and Fine Arts Director Angel Perez and all of the organizers of this
year's celebration for making the annual Hempstead Tiger spirit-filled
day a success.
District Athletic Director Dr. Robert Cincotta and sports coaches discuss NCAA requirements, district athletic policies and more with parents and students during Parent Athlete Orientation Night.
As part of the Hempstead School District’s ongoing efforts to increase communication between the district and parents, and to help Hempstead students achieve success academically and athletically, the Hempstead Public Schools recently hosted Parent Athlete Orientation Night in the Hempstead High School Campus Tiger Café. The event, which featured more than 200 parents and students in attendance, was the first of its kind in the history of the school district.
Led by District Athletic Director Dr. Robert Cincotta, the event gave parents and students the opportunity to learn about NCAA requirements, district athletic policies and the expectations that the district has for Hempstead Tiger student athletes on and off the fields and courts. In addition, parents and students were also able to meet with the sports coaches and staff.
District Hosts Inaugural Sports Awards Night Dinner
Administration honors students for their 2010-2011 athletic achievements.
To recognize the remarkable 2010-2011 sports achievements of its talented students, the Hempstead Public Schools recently hosted a Sports Awards Night Dinner. The event, which honored Alverta B. Gray Schultz Middle School and Hempstead High School students, was the first of its kind in the school district’s history.
Throughout the celebration, the Hempstead Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patricia Garcia, District Athletic Director Dr. Robert Cincotta and sports coaches districtwide commended the students for excelling on the field and court as a Hempstead Tiger athlete.
During the award ceremony, ABGS Middle School athletes were honored with Project Neighborhood Peacemaker awards for their leadership and sportsmanship, and Hempstead High School students were awarded scholarships, varsity letters and Hempstead Tiger jackets for their athletic accomplishments.
“The Hempstead Public Schools’ athletic program is an important part of our school district’s efforts to provide our students with a versatile educational experience, and this has been a wonderful year for our student-athletes,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patricia Garcia stated. “Our students have demonstrated their determination, athletic abilities, and sportsmanship throughout the year, which have brought a renewed sense of pride to our school community. Tonight, we gather together to celebrate these achievements as we congratulate our athletes on a job well done.”
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2011 Sports Awards Night Honoree Program