Announcements
Thursday, February 12, 2026
No school tomorrow, Friday, February 13, 2026.
Congratulations to Bella Miller – State Champion at 135 for Girls Wresting 2026!
Prom 2026 Alert! Tuxedo and Suit Rentals at School
The Black Tie Company is coming to Hempstead High School April 7th – April 10th. Get your tux or suit for prom without leaving school! The Black Tie Company will be on campus offering in-school rentals. Support your School! A portion of every rental goes to the Fine & Performing Arts Program.
FCCLA will be selling flavored lemonades, hot chocolate and hot or iced chai tea Friday mornings from 7:15 to 7:30am in D135 Thursday morning. Cash only.
Key Club is extending our collection through Valentine’s week for the Mission.
Our goal is to make 20 bags. These are the items still needed:
8 – combs, 10 – packages of wipes, 16 – ChapSticks, 14 individual packaged tissues, 11 – 3 in 1 body wash/shampoo/conditioner. If anyone has drawstring bags we could use these too. Please drop off in Room D215 in Mrs. Belle’s room. Thank you all that have given to the cause.
Men’s Tennis
If you are interested in playing men’s tennis this year please feel free to come to the pre season meeting on February 12th at 2:30pm in Ms. Hoden’s classroom. If you have any questions please see Ms. Hoden or Mr. Thill.
Congratulations to Boys Swimming going to State on Friday, February 13. Good Luck!
Nile Connely
Jake Dolphin
Henry Gilbertson
Jacob Godel
Owen Mason
Nolan Page
Caden Stickney
Calvin Stickney
Abd Ul-Haq
Logan Westhoff
Gavin Wolbers
JP Auer
Jackson Lampe
Lucas Westhoff
Congratulations to Keegan Quam and Aden Barkhurst-Clark at State for the IHSSA Large Group! They scored all 1’s in their improv scene – Copy machine comes to life!
Interact Club
Counseling conference Room – Sign up for Support with Ms. Giesemann
Upcoming event: Feb 24th – Service event packing detergent sheets for families in need in DCSD.
Congratulations to Girls Bowling going to State on Wednesday, February 11. Good luck!
Ava Kennedy
Ella Kennedy
Sierrah Orr
Grace Watters
Gracie Federonich
Addisyn Rainey
Conferences – Parents will receive more information on how to sign up
Wednesday, March 4 virtual or in person in classrooms
Tuesday, March 10 arena style in North Gym and the cafeteria
Bella Miller is up for Class 2A 2026 Dan Gable Ms. Wrestler of the year! You can vote at Fan Voting Opens for 2026 Dan Gable Mr. & Ms. Wrestler of the Year
Valentines Week
Monday (Feb. 9)
Tuesday (Feb. 10)
Wednesday (Feb. 11)
Thursday (Feb. 12)
February Book Club:
See You on Venus by Victoria Vinuesa. Stop by the library to grab your free copy! While supplies last.
School Permit forms are only signed by Mrs. Jorgenson. Do not set up an appointment with the DOT until the form is signed by the principal. Please make sure it is signed by a parent/guardian before dropping off in the Main Office. Students can stop back at the end of the day to pick it up.
Meeting of the Minds – Individual help and homework support on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Meet in the Library at 2:30 pm.
Polar Bear Club is Monday and Wednesday after school. Meet at the Event Entrance. This is open to anyone attending Hempstead. Running shoes and appropriate winter clothing will be needed. Contact Coach Klein or Coach Hinton for more information.
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.
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.
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Enrolled in a 2nd Semester Wellness class:
CPR classes will take place during your Wellness classes on Monday, March 9 and Tuesday, March 10 (must be in class both days). Contact your PE teacher if you have any questions.
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12th grader and athletically exempt from Wellness:
Come to the North gym during your free period on Monday, March 9 and Tuesday, March 10. 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.
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CPR Certification Class $12.95 | Online CPR Training (nationalcprfoundation.com)
Mustangs Events for week of February 9 – February 14, 2026
MONDAY – February 9
TUESDAY – February 10
Girls Basketball vs. Waterloo West
Boys Basketball at Waterloo West
Boys Bowling vs. Western Dubuque at Cherry Lanes
Band Concert 7pm in auditorium
WEDNESDAY – February 11
Girls Bowling at State Tournament at Cadillac XBC in Waterloo
THURSDAY – February 12
Girls Bowling at State Tournament at Cadillac XBC in Waterloo
Boys JV Basketball at Senior
FRIDAY – February 13
No School
Girls Basketball at Cedar Falls
Boys Basketball vs. Cedar Falls
Boys Swimming – State Meet at UI Rec
Band – UW Platteville Honor Band
SATURDAY – February 14
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY
Boys Swimming – State Meet at UI Rec
Band – UW Platteville Honor Band
NSDA District Speech at Davenport West
Boys Wrestling at Districts at Marshalltown HS
Freshman Boys Basketball at CR Prairie
ALL TIMES AND LOCATIONS CAN BE FOUND AT GOBOUND.COM