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![A Message of Pride and Progress]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759711548/hempsteadschoolsorg/zahhmrv8cxrujsgpyasz/superintedentmessage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759711548/hempsteadschoolsorg/zahhmrv8cxrujsgpyasz/superintedentmessage.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759711548/hempsteadschoolsorg/zahhmrv8cxrujsgpyasz/superintedentmessage.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759711548/hempsteadschoolsorg/zahhmrv8cxrujsgpyasz/superintedentmessage.png","width":1080}])
Today, we stand together to celebrate an achievement that speaks louder than any banner, statistic, or headline: our high school’s graduation rate has doubled over the years. This achievement is more than a number; it is a powerful reflection of dedication, resilience, and a community that believes in every student’s potential.
![Hempstead Got Talent! 2]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770053472/hempsteadschoolsorg/jpix9lvg8ooobhkdhagp/talentcrop.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770053472/hempsteadschoolsorg/jpix9lvg8ooobhkdhagp/talentcrop.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770053472/hempsteadschoolsorg/jpix9lvg8ooobhkdhagp/talentcrop.jpg","width":703}])
April 16, 2026
6:00 PM
at Hempstead High School
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Hempstead Public Schools proudly hosted Hempstead Empowers: Young Men & Women Empowerment Day, an inspiring event focused on leadership, confidence, and personal growth for our scholars.
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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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Hempstead High School proudly presented Scrooge: The Great Hempstead Show on Friday, November 21, and Saturday, November 22, transforming the stage into a vibrant celebration of theater, creativity, and community spirit.
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Student members of the Hempstead High School Drumline helped kick off Hofstra University’s Celebration of Suburban Diversity at Crest Hollow Country Club on November 18, 2025.
![The image shows a large crowd of people seated in a theater-like setting, with performers on a stage in the foreground.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763495835/hempsteadschoolsorg/qb6e7nbzwjegpinwzuxe/processed-63D5E379-14DB-44C6-8BDF-8551BCEC96DD.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763495835/hempsteadschoolsorg/qb6e7nbzwjegpinwzuxe/processed-63D5E379-14DB-44C6-8BDF-8551BCEC96DD.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1763495835/hempsteadschoolsorg/qb6e7nbzwjegpinwzuxe/processed-63D5E379-14DB-44C6-8BDF-8551BCEC96DD.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1763495835/hempsteadschoolsorg/qb6e7nbzwjegpinwzuxe/processed-63D5E379-14DB-44C6-8BDF-8551BCEC96DD.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1763495835/hempsteadschoolsorg/qb6e7nbzwjegpinwzuxe/processed-63D5E379-14DB-44C6-8BDF-8551BCEC96DD.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1763495835/hempsteadschoolsorg/qb6e7nbzwjegpinwzuxe/processed-63D5E379-14DB-44C6-8BDF-8551BCEC96DD.jpg","width":2200}])
Hempstead High School proudly welcomed students from Prospect School today for their rehearsal of Scrooge: The Great Hempstead Show!
![Hempstead High School Tri-M Music Honor Society Shines at Tri-M Palooza]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762781692/hempsteadschoolsorg/dkytx67pmy1lovi0hjkx/processed-1A3AB9EF-2508-4F80-A5D4-7E02A239D86E.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762781692/hempsteadschoolsorg/dkytx67pmy1lovi0hjkx/processed-1A3AB9EF-2508-4F80-A5D4-7E02A239D86E.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762781692/hempsteadschoolsorg/dkytx67pmy1lovi0hjkx/processed-1A3AB9EF-2508-4F80-A5D4-7E02A239D86E.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1762781692/hempsteadschoolsorg/dkytx67pmy1lovi0hjkx/processed-1A3AB9EF-2508-4F80-A5D4-7E02A239D86E.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1762781692/hempsteadschoolsorg/dkytx67pmy1lovi0hjkx/processed-1A3AB9EF-2508-4F80-A5D4-7E02A239D86E.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1762781692/hempsteadschoolsorg/dkytx67pmy1lovi0hjkx/processed-1A3AB9EF-2508-4F80-A5D4-7E02A239D86E.jpg","width":2200}])
Ten talented students from Hempstead High School’s Tri-M Music Honor Society, Chapter 1965, proudly represented the district at the Tri-M Palooza held at Herricks High School on November 7, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
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Show dates: Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22, 2025
6:00 PM
Tickets $5
Dr. David B. Gates, II Auditorium, Hempstead High School