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Hempstead Homecoming 2025: Tiger Pride Roars Strong!
Relive the excitement, spirit, and community pride from this year’s unforgettable celebration — parade, performances, and the big game!
Welcome Our New Team Members for 2025–2026!
Hempstead Public Schools proudly welcomes our newest staff across all departments—united in our mission to inspire excellence and empower every scholar to thrive.
ABGS Middle School: Building the Future of Learning
Coming 2027–2028: A state-of-the-art campus designed to inspire innovation, collaboration, and Tiger Pride.
Portrait of a Graduate
The Portrait of a Graduate is Hempstead Public Schools’ shared vision that every scholar will leave our schools equipped with the knowledge, skills, and character to thrive in college, career, and life as compassionate, confident, and capable global citizens.
Passion First
The Passion First Mindset teaches us that we are all unique expressions of human existence.
Social Emotional Learning Night Unites Families and Scholars
Hempstead Public Schools hosted its first SEL Night on October 21, 2025, at Hempstead High School—an inspiring evening of mindfulness, connection, and community focused on supporting scholar well-being.
Welcome to Hempstead Public Schools
Hempstead Union Free School District is a vibrant and diverse educational community committed to fostering excellence, equity, and opportunity for all scholars. As an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) district, offering both the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP), Hempstead proudly promotes inquiry-based learning and global-mindedness across its schools. Rooted in a strong tradition of collaboration between families, educators, and community partners, our schools strive to create safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environments. Together, we are preparing the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators to thrive in a dynamic and evolving world.
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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM at ABGS Middle School
![Presentation for Always Compassionate Home Care]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762808812/hempsteadschoolsorg/znci7y9ci2piazav5qxi/homecarecrop.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762808812/hempsteadschoolsorg/znci7y9ci2piazav5qxi/homecarecrop.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762808812/hempsteadschoolsorg/znci7y9ci2piazav5qxi/homecarecrop.jpg","width":622}])
Virtual Meeting on December 5 at 12 PM
Click here to join Zoom meeting
![David Paterson Elementary Hosts Successful Inaugural Food Pantry Distribution]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762520967/hempsteadschoolsorg/xqtzjkoykxhvxtu1hgdr/20251106_122355.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762520967/hempsteadschoolsorg/xqtzjkoykxhvxtu1hgdr/20251106_122355.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762520967/hempsteadschoolsorg/xqtzjkoykxhvxtu1hgdr/20251106_122355.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762520967/hempsteadschoolsorg/xqtzjkoykxhvxtu1hgdr/20251106_122355.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1762520967/hempsteadschoolsorg/xqtzjkoykxhvxtu1hgdr/20251106_122355.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1762520967/hempsteadschoolsorg/xqtzjkoykxhvxtu1hgdr/20251106_122355.jpg","width":2200}])
We are pleased to announce that our inaugural pantry food distribution at David Paterson Elementary School was a great success! Thanks to the generosity and collaboration of our staff volunteers, school leadership, and Student Government, we were able to serve 78 families.
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Show dates: Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22, 2025
6:00 PM
Tickets $5
Dr. David B. Gates, II Auditorium, Hempstead High School
![Thanksgiving Helping Hands Food Distribution]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762288803/hempsteadschoolsorg/uhxvqzrjuy6btggfp1pz/thanksgivingclip.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762288803/hempsteadschoolsorg/uhxvqzrjuy6btggfp1pz/thanksgivingclip.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762288803/hempsteadschoolsorg/uhxvqzrjuy6btggfp1pz/thanksgivingclip.jpg","width":604}])
Join us for our Districtwide Food Distribution to support families this Thanksgiving season!
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The ABGS Marketplace Food Pantry remains committed to serving the Hempstead community by providing nutritious food and essential support for students and their families. Located at 70 Greenwich Street, Hempstead, NY 11550, the pantry is open every Wednesday from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM.
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