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Scrooge: The Great Hempstead Show

Hempstead scholars lit up the stage with a powerful and unforgettable performance of this year’s districtwide holiday production.

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Scrooge: The Great Hempstead Show

Hempstead scholars lit up the stage with a powerful and unforgettable performance of this year’s districtwide holiday production.

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Scrooge: The Great Hempstead Show

Hempstead scholars lit up the stage with a powerful and unforgettable performance of this year’s districtwide holiday production.

A group of people in casual attire standing on a stage against a vibrant yellow backdrop.
Scrooge: The Great Hempstead Show

Hempstead scholars lit up the stage with a powerful and unforgettable performance of this year’s districtwide holiday production.

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Scrooge: The Great Hempstead Show

Hempstead scholars lit up the stage with a powerful and unforgettable performance of this year’s districtwide holiday production.

Hempstead Homecoming 2025

Relive the excitement, spirit, and community pride from this year’s unforgettable celebration — parade, performances, and the big game!

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Hempstead High School Pep Rally 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month at Hempstead High School
Hispanic Heritage Month at Hempstead High School
Hispanic Heritage Month at Hempstead High School
Hispanic Heritage Month at Hempstead High School
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Hempstead High School scholars proudly showcased projects honoring the culture, history, and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries.

Hempstead High School Select Chorale
The Hempstead High School Select Chorale proudly joined legendary rock band Foreigner at their 50th Anniversary Concert on Ellis Island.
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100% Accountable

100% Accountable means taking responsibility for our actions, learning from outcomes, and following through on commitments.

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Tigers Roar Hempstead Podcast

Hempstead High School is excited to announce the upcoming launch of the Tigers Roar Hempstead Podcast—a new platform designed to amplify the voices of our scholars, staff, and community.

Welcome to Hempstead High School

Welcome to Hempstead High School, where we are committed to excellence, equity, and empowering every scholar to achieve their full potential. Our school offers a dynamic and supportive learning environment that prepares students for college, careers, and life beyond graduation. With a strong focus on academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement, Hempstead High School provides diverse opportunities through rigorous coursework, extracurricular activities, and dedicated staff. Together, we cultivate responsible leaders, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners ready to make a positive impact in the world.

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Health Advisory – December 18, 2025
Health Advisory – December 18, 2025

We are seeing more students with high fevers, flu‑like symptoms, and vomiting across the Hempstead School District. The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has also reported increased flu activity across New York State this season. Please reference the NYSDOH Advisory dated December 9, 2025.

This is not a reason to panic, but it is an important time to be extra careful.

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Hempstead High School Choir at the Metropolitan Opera
Hempstead High School Choir at the Metropolitan Opera

On December 17, 2025, Hempstead High School choir students had the extraordinary opportunity to visit the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, where they attended a live performance of George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess. Experiencing this iconic American opera in one of the world’s most prestigious performing arts venues provided students with a powerful and immersive cultural experience.

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