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Lighting Up the Season Together
Our school community gathered for a joyful Tree Lighting Ceremony filled with music, celebration, and festive cheer.
Scrooge: The Great Hempstead Show
Hempstead scholars lit up the stage with a powerful and unforgettable performance of this year’s districtwide holiday production.
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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.
We Are Connected
We Are Connected highlights the power of relationships—when we support one another, our scholars and community thrive.
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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Get ready! Winter Wonderland 2025 is officially on the way! Hempstead Public Schools will be hosting a celebration on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Hempstead High School (201 President Street, Hempstead, NY 11550).
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The Hempstead Union Free School District welcomed the holiday season with joy, music, and community spirit at our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, held on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the District Administration Office.
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December 10, 2025
5:00 PM
ABGS Middle School Bandbox
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Joseph A. McNeil School recently hosted a festive Thanksgiving and Student of the Month celebration for scholars and their families. The event brought our school community together to share a warm meal, reflect on gratitude, and recognize the hard work and positive character of our outstanding students.
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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
at the Administrative Office
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