Did you know that as of June 24, 2024, 45% of adults and 46% of New Hampshire children lived in households that reported having insufficient food? More information about food insecurity and SOLUTIONS available in our state and town is available here: https://nhhungersolutions.org/data/.
If you or your children could benefit from nutritional support (including FREE breakfast!) this year please sign up using the QR codes below or reach out directly to our School Social Worker, Julie Barbick at Barbickj@hampsteadschools.net.
Hampstead Middle School is looking to fill a 5th grade STEAM teaching position and will also need a long-term math sub beginning in October. Details about both positions can be found here: https://www.applitrack.com/hampsteadschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Middle+School+Teaching. Please help us get the word out!
The Science of Cooking winners from 7-18: Best Flavor: The Great Mix, Most Creative: The Cookie Sandwich, Best Appearance: Summer Delight, Overall Top Cookie: Cookie Crispies!
Pizza & Pages @ the Hampstead Library - July 22 - 6 pm. Join Mrs. Griffin, discuss books & eat pizza. Open to students entering grades 5 - 8. Registration is required...here: https://hampsteadlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/pizza-and-pages-with-mrs-griffin-2/
An invite for our 6th and 7th graders from Pinkerton Academy. Who doesn't like an ice cream social???
Our HMS library media specialist has pulled together a variety of summer reading resources on the HMS library website (https://sites.google.com/a/hampsteadschools.net/libraryhms/home). 📚 In addition to reading fliers, there is an interactive summer reading website (https://padlet.com/connorsd2/summer-reading-2024-vkz1ffasuriys2wr). where potential comments are reviewed by Mrs. Connors prior to being added to the website. 📚
If you have a rising freshman, there is a reading flier tailored to this age. All titles on the rising freshmen flier are available in the Hampstead Public Library's collection. 📚
Happy reading! 📚
Diane Connors
HMS Library Media Specialist
Summer Learning Academy 2024!!! 🤩💡🚌 🍎🍕🌐✅
Hampstead School District is proud to be able to offer a variety of unique programs to any resident of Hampstead entering Grades 1-8. All programs below will run Monday - Thursday.
Hours are HMS 8-11am, HCS 8:30-11:30am
Week #1 July 8 -11
Week #2 July 15 -18
Week #3 July 22 - 25
Week #4 July 29- Aug 1
Please only register for sessions that your child will able to attend so that we can extend these opportunities to as many students as possible. Many of our programs will have waitlists this summer, if you have a change in plans and are unable to attend please notify SLA coordinator Ms. Kaddie Gallant (gallantk@hampsteadschools.net) so that we may release a spot to someone else.
New this year we are pleased to announce that the NEW! Heaven's Kitchen Mobile Food Truck (in collaboration with the Alexander Eastman Foundation) will bring quality, nutritious meals to children for FREE on Mondays, Wednesday and Thursdays after our SLA program dismisses! Registration is not required so children simply need to show up (Truck will be located at St. Anne's Parking Lot 11:30-12pm) and request a meal. There is one meal selection per day consisting of a milk, fruit, vegetable, grain and protein. Please let the Food Truck staff know if there is a food allergy. We will post weekly menus in advance in various locations online.
https://sites.google.com/hampsteadschools.net/sla2024/home
We are excited to share information about a new collaboration that may benefit our students and their siblings...
St. Anne's in partnership with The Alexander Eastman Foundation and Heaven’s Kitchen has built a new Mobile Food Truck that will provide quality, nutritious meals to children in the Greater Derry Area (including Hampstead!) this summer. Starting on June 24th packaged meals will be available for pick-up behind St. Anne's from 11:30-12pm on Mondays, Wednesday,s Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays each week through August 23rd.
No registration is required—children can simply come by and request a meal. Each meal includes milk, fruit, vegetable, grain, and protein. Please inform food truck staff of any food allergies. Weekly menus will be posted in advance at various locations, see this week's menu below!
Thanks to a grant from Youthwell NH the faculty + staff of the Hampstead School district were able to participate in a wellness activity to wrap up the school year. We gathered, connected, and personalized mugs under the guidance of art teachers Michael Terrile and Kim Downey.
Thursday our 5th graders re-enacted a full day of Medieval Times! They saw Knights sparring, in full armor and with medieval weapons. They met Joni the unicorn and ended with a Medieval Banquet! HUZZA!!!!!
Congratulations Keelyn K. and Katie F., our two New England League of Middle Schools Scholar Leader winners! You make us proud!
Zack and Joey received their Ray Flaherty Scholarships last week at HMS. Congratulations gentlemen!
The boys hawks lacrosse team traveled to Hudson yesterday to compete in the Tri-County Division 2 Championship game against a very competitive PMA team. The boys played their hearts out but unfortunately fell short losing 9-8. Landon O stood on his head in net keeping the Hawks in the game. Myles B and Quinn B both had hat tricks while Cam S scored two. The boys proudly finished second, in their inaugural season at HMS which is an incredible feat. Hold your heads high boys, you earned it.
In conjunction with the Grade 5 Medieval and Middle Ages unit, fifth graders were able to practice their archery in our soccer field this morning. Lucy Morris, from NESA (New England School of Archery) spent time this morning, teaching the kids how to use a bow and arrow. The kids all participated and were able to shoot one or two arrows at given targets. All of the kids did a great job! There were many bullseyes hit! 🎯 Thank you Lucy!
The softball team had a tough loss in the Semi finals against Auburn. Kendall L smacked a home run and Lydia U had two singles while Charlise L had two amazing catches in the outfield. Thank you girls for an amazing season !
The girls lacrosse season ended on Fri in the semis against Rundlett. Lea M + Sidney B were able to get the ball in the net. Goalie, Tess M had countless saves that helped us have a fighting chance. Brynnley M played her heart out! The girls left it all out on the field.
The boys Hawks lacrosse team traveled to Auburn on Friday to play in their first semi final game in school history. The team went down early on however dug deep and battled back knocking on Auburn’s door throughout the game. With only a couple of minutes remaining in the match the Hawks evened the score at 7. At the one minute mark the boys had gained possession once again and were attempting to take the lead. With only seconds remaining Cam S scooped a loose ball in-front of the crease and buried a shot sending the first ever HMS boys lacrosse team to the championship game. From the goal tending to the attack each and every player laid everything on the line and executed their positions perfectly. Only one more game is standing between us and completing our season goal, winning it all.
The hawks dominated at the plate with 18 hits - led by Kayla O with 4 hits (a triple, double + 2 singles). Lydia U had 4 singles + Addie M had 2 singles. Charlise L had a homer + Emelyn L a single. Tough defense from Avery B in left field with an outstanding catch. Ashtyn E turned a double + Kendall L dominated on the mound + hit 2 singles.
The Hawks boys lacrosse team played Derryfield in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. They were able to make short work of their opponent and come away with a 10-3 win. The entire team contributed to the first ever playoff game in school history. In addition to the win the 8th graders were honored in a “senior night.” Those that are departing from us to advance their skills at Pinkerton are Landon O, Cam S, Myles B, Justin B, Ben W, Anthony P, Aiden L and Callum E. Congratulations to you all. Now let’s get after it in the semi finals.
Girls lacrosse played an incredible game yesterday vs. Auburn beating them 7-11. Thanks to Tess M’s epic saves in net! Lea M + Emilia S helped make this victory possible with 4 goals each. Emily S, Leah A, and Sidney B added 1 ea. to the tally. This was the best game yet!
