Announcements
Monday, October 13, 2025
FALL CONFERENCES:
Conferences will take place in classrooms in person OR virtual via TEAMS. Sign up information was sent via ParentSquare.
Tuesday, October 21 3pm-6:30pm
Thursday, October 23 4pm-7:00pm
Tuesday, October 28 4pm-7:00pm
Thursday is picture retake day. Listen for announcements throughout the morning.
Senior class photo on Thursday in Moody gym during support time.
HOMECOMING INFORMATION:
Homecoming Themes & Activities (October 13-18):
Monday: Sleepover at Gatsby’s (wear pajamas)
Activity: Volleyball Game!
Tuesday: Old Money v. New Money (wear neutrals or neons)
Activity: Buy a plate and get a donut for free!
Wednesday: Class Divide (9th grade: purple, 10th: green, 11th: yellow, 12th: blue, Staff: Red)
Activity: Powderpuff at Dalzell @ 7PM
Thursday: The American Dream (wear your most patriotic attire/red, white, and blue)
Activity: Tailgate in the parking lot @ 5:30PM (featuring Hibachi Time, Birds, & Knockout Fro-Yo) & Dodgeball Tournament @ 7pm
Friday: Roaring Green & Gold (show your Hempstead spirit by wearing Green & Gold)
Homecoming Assembly: Moody Gym starting at 11am
FRIDAY’S SCHEDULE:
Period 1: 8:35-8:50am
Activity: Homecoming Parade will take place at Roosevelt Middle School starting at 1:15pm
Activity: Football Game
Saturday: Homecoming Dance from 7-9pm in North Gym
The Door Decorating Contest – Students: Since we will not have advisory Monday during Homecoming week, please sign up for advisory during support if you want to be involved with the Door Decorating contest! Pick up the white paper for the door in the AP office. Judging will begin the week after Homecoming. If you already started decorating, PLEASE finish for a chance to win!! More contests will come in the future!!
Announcing the 2025 Homecoming Hall of Fame Class:
Rhonda (Ruden) Becker – ’89
Duane Nilles – Faculty
Craig Olson – Faculty
Hannah (Koerperich) Uhlik – ’11
Be sure to complete and turn in the Homecoming Guest request form to the AP Office before end of the day TODAY – Monday, October 13th.
If you are planning to ride the trolley to the parade on Friday, remember to complete the form that was emailed from Hempstead Student Government (Thursday, Oct 9)
Still looking for Homecoming attire? The Care Closet has free Homecoming attire available for students! Stop by the Care Closet during your lunch hour or use the link that was emailed to you and schedule a time to go into the Care Closet with your counselor or Mrs. Houselog (library).
Congratulations to our October PRIDE Student of the Month: Jordan Plummer
Congratulations to our October PRIDE Staff of the Month: Ms Beth Hoden
Computer Science Club: We will meet in C227 at 2:30 on Oct 14 and Oct 28. No experience needed—come learn about coding and have some fun!
Upcoming Open Gyms (from 2:30-3:30pm):
Tuesday, October 14th – Moody Gym
Thursday, October 23rd – North Gym
All are welcome!
JUNIORS: The PSAT/NMSQT will be given on Wednesday, October 22 in North Gym.
Join the Hempstead Library Book Club: Wednesday, October 22 during Support Time. Stop by the library for your free book and more information.
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:
Central College – Tuesday, October 14th – 3rd hour
Drake University – Monday, October 20th – 2nd hour
St. Ambrose – Tuesday, November 4th – 2nd hour
It’s National Principal’s Month! If you see Mrs. Jorgenson, tell her thank you for all she does for Hempstead!
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 October 13-October 18
MONDAY – October 13
HOMECOMING WEEK – PJ Day
Volleyball vs East Dubuque (senior recognition) – 5:30pm in Moody
TUESDAY – October 14
HOMECOMING WEEK – Old Money vs New Money
Swim & Dive vs CR Jefferson 6pm in DCSDAC
Varsity Volleyball – MVC Tournament
WEDNESDAY – October 15
HOMECOMING WEEK – Class Distinction
PowderPuff Game 7pm @ Dalzell Field
THURSDAY – October 16
HOMECOMING WEEK – American Dream
Tailgate 5:30pm
Dodgeball – 7pm in Moody
Cross Country @ MVC Divisional @ CFHS 4:30pm
JV Football vs CR Jefferson
FRIDAY – October 17
HOMECOMING WEEK – Spirit Day
Football vs CR Jefferson
SATURDAY – October 18
Homecoming Dance 7-9pm in North gym
ALL TIMES AND LOCATIONS CAN BE FOUND AT GOBOUND.COM