Announcements
Monday, November 24, 2025
Mustang PRIDE Winners week of 11/24-11/28
Prizes
Ava Hammel nominated by Ms. Grimm
Theodora Pitt nominated by Ms. Ervin
Cashtin Reisner nominated by Mr. Hesselman
Free Culvers Schoop or Cone
Heath Milam nominated by Mr. Brehm
Reed Licht nominated by Ms. J. Houselog
Free Culvers Cheese Curds
Jonas Purchase nominated by Ms. Kelley
Free Culvers Concrete Mixer
Grace Carr nominated by Ms. Digman
Jocelyn Marlow nominated by Mr. Grap
Morgan Mason nominated by Ms. Davis
Aadi Patel nominated by Ms. Bolinger-Valverde
Staff PRIDE Winner of the Week
Kate Riepe nominated by Katelyn Gaherty
Senior Picture Deadline is Wednesday, January 7, 2026. We cannot guarantee that any picture submitted after this date will be printed in the yearbook.
Senior Picture Submission. To submit your portrait, send a JPEG picture to the yearbook staff at HempsteadYearbook@dbqschools.org. Please put the name of the senior in the subject line. You will receive a confirmation email after the photo is received. If you don’t receive a confirmation email within a few days of sending your photo, we did not receive your photo. Please try again or contact the yearbook advisor, Ms. Sarah Blosch.
Photo Guidelines. Photos which represent any of the following may be edited or excluded.
Violating school policies
Display of firearms, weapons, drugs, tobacco, alcohol or gambling. Writing, logos, art, or symbols that refer to, promote, or in any way advertise any of the above are not acceptable for publication
Inappropriate gestures or postures
All hand gestures
Revealing or obscene clothing, or any form of dress that is not considered appropriate
Photos which include more than one person
Photos with distracting props – the senior must be the main subject of the picture
Senior/Sibling Page Information. You can feature seniors and their siblings who also attend Hempstead on the Sibling page. Cost is 15.00 to submit the picture. You can contact Ms. Blosch at HempsteadYearbook@dbqschools.org. Space is limited and is on first-come, first-served and will be sold until page is full.
Yearbook Ordering Deadline. To order a 2025-26 yearbook, log on to the Student Payment Portal where a yearbook can be selected and purchased. You may also visit the school Business Office in person. Yearbooks are 55.00. Yearbook ordering will close on April 1, 2026. There are no exceptions to this.
FCCLA will be selling flavored lemonades in D135.
Monday 11/24 – 7:15 to 7:30 am
Tuesday 11/25 – 7:15-7:30 am
Cash and Venmo only.
Roosevelt FIRST Tech Challenge teams are hosting the 2nd annual Snowy STEAM Night on Tuesday, December 16 from 5-7 pm in Roosevelt’s cafeteria. This educational event provides an opportunity for students to explore engaging activities that integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. This event also gives students a chance to learn about robotics programs in middle school. Please help us pass the word of this awesome event!
It’s No Shave November! Please consider donating. Money raised goes to our local prostate cancer patients undergoing treatment at Wendt Regional Cancer Center.
Executive Council is partnering with Impact Life to put on a Blood Drive on Wednesday, December 10 at the Hempstead Pool Hall from 9 am until 12 pm.
Congratulations to our Musical Mustangs were selected to be in the NEISTA Honor Orchestra Festival on January 10! We are proud that Hempstead ended up with the most students selected of all the high schools in the northeast quadrant of Iowa! They will be given the opportunity to compete for spots in the state level ISTA Honor Orchestra to be held in May.
Christiana Alkoury – violin
Addylien Anderson – violin
Emma Garriott – viola
Maria Hart – violin
Sarah Hockett violin
Bella Hruska – cello
Henry Ironside – bass (alternate)
Maggie Kelzer – violin
Reed Licht – viola
Gage long – cello
Alexis Luetzelschwab -violin
Riley Malcom – viola
Pierce MisiagBeckler – viola
Stacy Montelius – viola
Maggie Morrow – violin
Ava Osterhaus – viola
Aadi Patel – cello
Hattie Peterson – cello
Nolan Risma – cello
Colin Rogers – violin
Eve Scheidecker – viola
Charlie Spahn – violin
Gavin Weinbender – violin
Hannah Wrobleski – string bass
Alternates – Alex Goldsmith-string bass; Nithin Moorthy-cello; Serena Stechman-cello
This is a reminder that all Seniors will need to take CPR or show proof of completed CPR certification to meet graduation requirements.
This semester Hempstead Wellness teachers will offer an opportunity for CPR certification. If you have Wellness on your schedule, you will complete this requirement during your class. If you want to get fully certified, you must purchase a CPR card for $6 (pay at Business Office) at time of testing. You do not have to purchase a CPR card to meet graduation requirements.
Here is what students need to do in the following situations:
Already have a CPR certification:
Stop by the Main Office and Kelly McDonnell will make a copy for our records. Also, inform your Wellness teacher you already have CPR certification.
Enrolled in a 1st Semester Wellness class:
CPR classes will take place during your Wellness classes on Monday, November 24 and Tuesday, November 25 (must be in class both days). Contact your PE teacher if you have any questions.
12th grader and athletically exempt from Wellness:
Come to the North gym during your free period on Monday, November 24 and Tuesday, November 25. Any questions see a Wellness teacher. We will teach CPR 1,2,3,4-5th block, 6-7th block, 9th and 10th.
12th grader and academically exempt from Wellness:
Arrange a time to CPR test with a Wellness teacher.
Another option is to take a CPR course online:
You can complete you CPR certification online for $12.95. When complete, turn in your proof of certification to Kelly McDonnell in the main office/registrar’s office. You will take a quiz, then you will purchase your certification after you pass the quiz. Upon completion, you will receive your CPR Certificate and Temporary Wallet Card on-site. You will also receive a FREE PVC/Vinyl Wallet CPR Card in the mail within 2-5 business days.
CPR Certification Class $12.95 | Online CPR Training (nationalcprfoundation.com)
Mustangs Events for week of November 24 – November 29
MONDAY – November 24
Girls Basketball vs. Platteville
Boys Basketball at North Scott
TUESDAY – November 25
Bowling at Linn-Mar at CR Bowling Center
WEDNESDAY – November 26
No School
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Girls Wrestling at Linn-Mar Duals