Announcements
Monday, October 27, 2025
The Speech and Congress competitors competed in their second tournament this past weekend.
Nithin Moorthy placed 20th in Congress
Anthony Kiefer placed 13th in Congress
Big Shout out to Aden Barkhurst Clark and Kartik Chugh, they both competed in Final Rounds. Aden in Informative Speaking and Spontaneous Speaking and Kartik in Congress.
Aden made history with his performance in Informative Speaking. He placed 3rd in his 1st NSDA Tournament and is ½ way to qualifying for the Tournament of Champions at University of Kentucky (International Tournament) in April 2026. The HHS Speech Team has never qualified a student for this level of competition.
Congratulations to all of the Musical Mustangs at Saturday’s All-State Music Auditions! Everyone played very well and represented Hempstead proudly! The following musicians were selected into the three major All-State ensemble in Ames next month.
Choir:
Kailey Bedtka, soprano
Ashley Nank, alto
Band:
Aaron Blanchard, clarinet
Addison Hingtgen, clarinet
Adelyn Mottet, clarinet
Jordan Davisdon, horn
Conor Kane, trumpet
CJ Peterson, percussion alternate
Orchestra:
Gavin Weinbender, violin
Ruah Kim, viola
Riley Malcom, viola
Eve Scheidecker, viola
Emma Garriott, viola alternate
Nolan Risma, cello
Addilyn Dolan, bassoon
Joseph Alkhoury, trumpet
Link Crew’s Freshman Social Event will be this Tuesday, October 28th during support time. 9th graders can sign up for one of these three activities in RTI scheduler:
Link Crew Stress Ball Making
Link Crew Fall Snack
Link Crew Fall Coloring
Fall Conferences:
Tuesday, October 28 from 4:00 – 7:10 – virtual or in person in classrooms
Open Gym from 2:30-3:30pm:
TODAY – Thursday Oct. 23rd – North Gym – ALL are welcome
Computer Science Club: We will meet in C227 at 2:30 on Oct 28. No experience needed—come learn about coding and have some fun!
The Hempstead Winter Sports Parent Night will take place on Monday November 3rd at 7 pm. The event will start in the North Gym with Athletic Director Eric Miller, Athletic Trainer Brian Regan, and the Hempstead Booster Club. After the larger group meeting in Auditorium, each sport will break off into their respective groups and have their parent meetings with the coaches. We would like to have all parents/guardians for all levels of Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Bowling, Boys and Girls Wrestling and Boys Swimming at this meeting. Athletes are also welcome to attend with their parents/guardians.
We look forward to seeing everyone on November 3rd at 7 pm in the North Gym – Go Stangs!
Upcoming College Visits in the Counseling Office:
Clarke University – Monday, October 27th – 2nd hour
St. Ambrose – Tuesday, November 4th – 2nd hour
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)
Congratulations to our October PRIDE Student of the Month: Jordan Plummer
Congratulations to our October PRIDE Staff of the Month: Mrs Beth Hoden
It’s National Principal’s Month! If you see Mrs. Jorgenson, tell her thank you for all she does for Hempstead!
Mustangs Events for week of October 27-November 1 2025
MONDAY – October 27 2025
Cheer Tryouts 2:45pm-6pm in North gym
TUESDAY – October 28 2025
Conferences 4-7pm
WEDNESDAY –October 22 2025
Cheer Tryouts 3-6:30pm in North gym
THURSDAY- October 30 2025
No School
FRIDAY –October 31 2025
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
No School
SATURDAY – November 1 2025
MVC Sophomore Swim & Dive @ Linn-Mar
State Cross Country Meet in Fort Dodge
ALL TIMES AND LOCATIONS CAN BE FOUND AT GOBOUND.COM