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More than 50 Farmdale students and their families joined Farmdale teachers and staff today for Popsicles on the Playground. Students played games and had fun on the new blacktop and bouncy play area. When the games were over, everyone enjoyed a popsicle to cool down. This was a great way for our Farmdale community to get together before the start of school. 

Be sure to join us on August 24th for Sneak-A-Peek from 10:00-11:00 AM to meet your teachers and see the classrooms!

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.  

Farmdale students, families, faculty & staff are invited to join us for Popsicles on the Playground! The district has completed our playground update. Please see details below.

What:   Fun games and free popsicles, compliments of the FPA!

When:  Wednesday, August 12th from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM          

Where: Farmdale’s playground–enjoy our updated space!

All are welcome! If it rains, this event will not be held.

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

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

Hempfield Families,

There are just a few days left to sign up for Fall Travel Baseball and two weeks remaining to register for our In-House programs.

>>Be sure to check out all of the excitement on our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/mountvilleyouthbaseball/

Visit Baseball.Mountville.org and scroll down to complete your registration today.

Mountville Baseball is open exclusively to children who live in Hempfield School District.  Any child residing in the district is eligible to participate.

Your next communication will be from your head coach near the middle of August. Practices typically start around that time.