FES News
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!
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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
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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.