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Owl Hill Learning Academy offers the PA Pre-K Counts program for HSD students who turn three on or before September 1, qualify based on income and family size, and meet the program eligibility requirements.

- The program runs M-F, 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at LIC, and will follow the HSD calendar.
- Materials and breakfast or lunch are provided at no cost to families.
- Transportation is the family's responsibility, as this program does not offer busing.

To learn more about this program, please contact owlhillhsd1@gmail.com or visit https://www.hempfieldsd.org/academics/hempfield-pre-k-countsowl-hill-learning-academy.

Hersheypark Ticket Sales benefit the PTO. Enjoy a day of big thrills and sweet treats at Hersheypark - and support our Landisville students at the same time!

When you purchase your Hersheypark tickets through the Landisville PTO, a portion of every ticket directly benefits our schools.

Why buy through the PTO?

• Discounted ticket prices ($39 savings off full price tickets)
• Funds school programs, events & classrooms
• Tickets valid April 3, 2026 - January 3, 2027

Purchase your tickets for $50 each through March 6. Order forms will be going home this week, or you may place your order online. 

For those who purchased S. Clyde Weaver Sub coupons, coupons should have arrived home this week! Thanks for your continued support of the PTO!

February is a time for kindness and for showing others that we care. While we are always proud of our students’ accomplishments, we are even more proud of the daily choices they make to be safe, be respectful, and be responsible.

Throughout the month of January, students who consistently demonstrated safe, respectful, and responsible behaviors earned the opportunity to compete in classroom Rock, Paper, Scissors tournaments. Classroom champions then advanced to our schoolwide tournament, where we crowned a Kindergarten Champion (Isla Jacoberger), First Grade Champion (Spencer Lansberry), Second Grade Champion (Carson Porreca), Third Grade Champion (Zane Brackbill), and even a Staff Champion.

Those champions then faced off in an exciting final round, with our student champion remaining to challenge our Staff Champion (Mrs. Cox). In the end, Carson Porreca reigned supreme, earning the title of LPC Rock, Paper, Scissors Champion!

Following the tournament, we spoke with students about sportsmanship and about life—specifically the challenges we all face. We reminded them that success is not just about winning, but about how we handle ourselves in both victory and defeat. Our final message encouraged students to push themselves to get better each and every day, to appreciate the greatness and winning qualities in others, and to do whatever it takes to transform those qualities within themselves.

Each day is an opportunity to improve just a little bit more than the day before. Our motto, “Make today better than yesterday,” is not something we simply say—it is something we strive to live by. Students returned to their classrooms understanding that February should be tougher than January, and March tougher than February, because the goal is always to stretch ourselves to grow.

Looking ahead, students who continue learning to keep their L.E.A.R.N. letters will have the opportunity to participate in a March Madness basketball activity with their classmates next month. We are excited to continue celebrating both the character and growth of our students.

Thank you for your continued partnership in helping our students become the very best versions of themselves.

HSD’s 16th Annual Food Drive, presented by JK Mechanical, is happening now!

Throughout February, each building across the district will collect non-perishable food items to benefit the Hempfield Area Food Pantry. Donations can be dropped off at your school's office from now through the morning of Friday, February 27.

Items of Need Include (Prefer No Glass Jars)

- Canned black beans
- Canned beets
- 1 lb. bag dried beans
- Elbow macaroni
- Mac & cheese
- Cereal
- 18 oz. jelly
- Canned pineapple
- Canned peaches
- Canned fruit cocktail
- Canned spinach
- Canned mixed vegetables
- Canned spaghetti sauce
- Canned chicken noodle soup
- Canned beef broth
- Canned chicken broth
- Granola bars

Please Do NOT Donate

- Corn
- Green beans

Thank you for helping support our community.

Intramural & T‑Ball Registration
Registration for IB and T‑Ball is open through February 22. Anyone who lives in the Hempfield School District is eligible to participate. If cost is a barrier, please reach out confidentially at MYAAbaseball17554@gmail.com.

Register online at baseball.mountville.org.

IB Evaluations: Evaluations will be held at Spooky Nook Sports in Manheim on February 28.

Your next communication for IB and T‑Ball will come directly from your head coach. First practices typically begin the last week in March.

Look forward to seeing you on the diamond soon!

MYAA Baseball

12 Days and counting until the registration closes. The snow is melting, and if you look closely, you can see those baseball fields peaking out and ready for play. Now is a great time to register your child for our IM program.

Registration is open for Intramural Baseball. Register by visiting www.playhya.com. We have seen tremendous growth in our travel numbers this year and over the last few years, which is the foundation for kids growing to love the game, developing, and competing by starting in our intramural program. Do not miss out on a great spring by missing this deadline, and why not secure your spot today by registering @ www.playhya.com 

Registration: Today through February 22, 2026, for all intramural ages and levels. The HYA Intramural baseball program is for kids in the Hempfield School District.

Ponies: Ages 4-6 (T-Ball/Coach Pitch): Birthdates from 5/1/2019 through 4/30/2022 (Recommended for first-year players)

Minors: Ages 6-8 (Coach Pitch): Birthdates from 5/1/2017 through 4/30/2020

Majors: Ages 7-10 (Kid Pitch): Birthdates from 5/1/2015 through 4/30/2019

Time Commitment:

Ponies - 1 Practice/Week (Weekday - 1 Hour), 1 Game/Week (Saturday AM - 1 Hour) - All activities will be at Hempfield Fire Department (19 W. Main St, Salunga, PA 17538)

Minors - 2 Practices/Week (Weekday - 1.5 Hour/Per), 1 Game/Week (Saturday AM /PM - 1.5 Hour) - All activities will be at Centerville Middle School (865 Centerville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601)

Majors - 2 Practices/Week (Weekday - 1.5 Hour/Per), 1 Game/Week (Saturday AM/PM - 1.5 Hour) - All activities will be at Centerville Middle School (865 Centerville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601

Equipment Expectations:

Pony/Minor/Major - Glove, cleats, & water bottle needed, bat/helmets provided 

Additional Information:

Special Requests (Pony/Minor) - Please limit to 1 special request for Ponies and Minors (Teammate/Coach, Night of the Week, etc.).

Special Requests (Majors) - There are no special requests for teammates; teams are completed via the coach's draft after evaluations. The concept is to evaluate players and create equitable teams based on skill to enhance competition. (Majors player evaluations will occur on Sat, March 14th at Spooky Nook).

As we continue to navigate the winter months and the increased illnesses that often come with them, we want to thank you in advance for your partnership and for keeping lines of communication open. Your proactive communication truly helps us ensure the safety, consistency, and care of all students each day.

We kindly ask that when your child will be absent, picked up early, or experiencing a change in transportation, families notify both the classroom teacher and the school office ( lpc_attendance@hempfieldsd.org ). While teachers appreciate knowing when a student will be out, office staff play a critical role in attendance tracking, dismissal procedures, and ensuring students are accounted for throughout the day. During this season, staff members may also be out sick, and messages sent to only one person may not always be received in a timely manner.

To help us best support your child and maintain smooth daily operations, please remember to share the following information with the school office whenever applicable:

• Absence excuses for any day your child is out
• Early pick-up notes including the time and reason for dismissal
• Any changes in transportation (bus, car rider, walker, etc.)
• Pick-up by someone other than a parent, legal guardian, or listed emergency contact
  • Please include the individual’s full name
  • Remind them to bring a valid photo ID at the time of pick-up

We truly appreciate your cooperation, understanding, and continued communication. Working together helps us keep our students safe, supported, and learning—especially during these challenging winter weeks. Thank you for partnering with us and playing such an important part of our LPC school community.

We look forward to welcoming next year’s kindergarten students to LPC. This Thursday, February 12, we will hold a ‘Pre-school Connections’ opportunity beginning at 12:00. Each opportunity to attend LPC for these connections offers a read aloud in a kindergarten classroom while meeting and doing an activity with one of our special area teachers or staff members. This month, boys and girls attending will get to meet our school counselor, Mr. Kasabo.

We are hopeful that many of our families can bring their future kindergartener to see the school and meet Mr. Kasabo!

Parents can sign up/RSVP for February Preschool Connections here:

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