HMS Art Show Opening Reception for students and families on Wednesday, April 16 from 5:30-6:30 in the Stockbridge Theater Lobby at Pinkerton Academy. All sending schools will be represented. Come and see some amazing works of art!
Spark your child's curiosity and creativity this summer at @CampInvention! Camp is coming to Hampstead Central School again this summer during the week of August 4-8th! Students entering grades 1-5 are welcome to join. Sign up by 5/15 and use code SUM15 to save $15 off your child’s registration. #STEM #SummerFun h ttps://www.invent.org/program-search/camp-invention/nh10/55167
Last Thursday the students of HCS and HMS hosted a " Winter Wonderland of Literacy" event. This event included a Scholastic Book Fair, the famous PTSA Bingo for Books, a book swap, and some amazing Winter Wonderland art! Thank you all for joining us for this fun event. Here are some pics from Bingo for Books!
The HMS DI Team did well at the Amherst Affiliate Tournament yesterday. Team "REZZRected" came in 3rd at the middle level for the scientific challenge. Congrats - Evan D., Jason W. , Anna A., Danny L., Caden W., and Team Manager Sarah Wisecarver
This weekend our district's DI (Destination Imagination) Teams did incredibly well at the Amherst Affiliate Tournament! Over 400 students from around the state came to showcase their innovative solutions for this year's challenges.
"The Overpowered Oreos" (Grades 4 &5) came in 4th place at the elementary level for the technical challenge. In the Technical Challenge students completed tasks using engineering, research, strategic planning, and related skills.
Team "REZZRected" (Grade 7) came in 3rd place at the middle level for the scientific challenge. The Scientific Challenge blended the curiosity of scientific research with the creative expression of performance art.
Congratulations to both teams on a job well done! We are proud of you!
Team "Overpowered Oreos"- Tessa L, Harper M, Violet D, Caden P, Jordan A and Team Manager Megan Malcolm
Team "REZZRected"-Evan D., Jason W. ,Anna A., Danny L., Caden W., and Team Manager Sarah Wisecarver
Congratulations to the amazing cast and crew of Seussical!! 👏👏👏 The Middle School theater production last weekend was spectacular with so many talented actors and singers and a seriously colorful set which was all handmade by our own students! 🎉 Let's also give applause to tech crew who learned to manage the audio, lights and some other neat special effects. 🎥📸 Thank you to the teachers, volunteers and parents for all of the time you have spent preparing our students over these past few months: the rides, the snacks and meals on the go- it takes a village to make this production happen year after year! We are so grateful to see all of the families and friends in the audience 💕 thank you for your support our young talent ✨- we hope you enjoyed the show!
Hampstead Central School is assembling a Preschool Study Team! We are asking ALL families, staff, and community members to take a few minutes to complete our preschool program survey, which will help us better understand the hopes and dreams for our preschool program. Your feedback is essential in ensuring that we provide a high-quality, supportive, and enriching early preschool learning experience. Thank you for your time and partnership in helping us create the best possible preschool program for our young learners! Survey link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfA95uken8HTIwtep4wwkNeztIx02_83yELXH-q1n8Y1n8nXQ/viewform
HCS One School, One Book - whole school read!
For four weeks all students and staff at HCS will read "The Sasquatch Escape" by Suzanne Selfors. This story follows a boy named Ben who is facing the most boring summer vacation ever. He is staying with his grandfather he hardly knows in a rundown town called Buttonville. But then the family cat brings home an injured baby dragon so Ben and his new friend Pearl visit the only veterinarian in town and then discover that there is nothing boring about this unusual animal hospital.
HCS third graders started their Colonial America unit. Putting their learning into action, Gr 3 visited Strawberry Banke in Portsmouth where they toured the buildings and learned about colonial life including: homelife, games, architecture, tools, cooking, and chores! It was a fun, interactive visit that was enjoyed by all!
The Students of HCS and HMS will be hosting a " Winter Wonderland of Literacy" on Thursday, March 27th at 5:30pm. This Mega event will include a Scholastic Book Fair, the famous PTSA BINGO for Books, a book swap and will feature some amazing Winter Wonderland art! Please join us!
St. Patrick’s Day at the Central School was celebrated in full force with the wearin’ o’ the green, glittered hallways, student artwork, themed writing activities, place value with pots of gold, festive crafts, and the construction of leprechaun traps. A fun, festive day was had by all!
Last week, Mrs. Griffin's 7th grade class met with their Gr 2 buddies at HCS to hear Leprechaun stories which the second graders wrote and illustrated. This was another great partnership opportunity between HCS and HMS!
In Mrs. Lazarro's Gr 2 class the essential reading question recently was, "How do you express yourself?" Students discussed various ways they express themselves through music, art, writing and dance, to name a few. Students also read a story about recycled instruments which inspired them to create their own instruments in class. Students then brought their instruments to music class and Mrs. Stark integrated them into her lesson on four-beat rhythm patterns.
Recently some four grade classes celebrated "Pi" Day by learning about Pi, looking at circumference vs diameter, and finishing their lesson with a circle packing challenge!
The HMS Book Fair is coming soon!!!
A GREAT afternoon at HMS making elephant toothpaste and exploring the chemical reactions with STEM Explorers!
Families we are excited to host Camp Invention in a different format this summer! This is a great opportunity for your child to develop their STEM and science inquiry skills, spend quality time learning with friends under the direction of our beloved (and certified) teachers. New this year we are hosting a full time 5 day camp from 9-3:30pm the week of August 4th! Students entering grades 1-6 will be able to complete four newly-designed modules containing fun activities to introduce them to real-world science and math concepts. We also have a handful of spots for Leaders in Training for those students entering grades 7-9 who enjoy math/science and younger students.
Dates: 8/4/2025 - 8/8/2025
Times: 9-3:30pm
Price $300 per student (Save $25 when you use the coupon code SUM25 by April 30th!!
Watch the videos below to learn about each of the modules:
Illusion Workshop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4X9k77d0MfQ
Claw Arcade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkkMtkPAkoI&t=9s
Penguin Launch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=strzGRSvQAs
In Control Road Trip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X22BTcLUTVA
To Register visit: https://www.invent.org/program-search/camp-invention/nh10/55167
Last week HCS hosted the Hot Shots from Newmarket Elementary School for a jump rope demonstration as part of our school’s celebration of Jump Rope for Heart. The Hot Shots did an excellent job demonstrating jump roping technique, choreography, skill, and talent. It was an impressive performance! Well done Newmarket Hot Shots!
Earlier this week, HCS preschoolers had a visit from Mrs. Griffin's 7th grade students to work on fun, interactive, zoo-animal based STEM activities. This was a great partnership event between our schools and fun for all students and staff involved. The preschoolers loved the opportunity to work with their big buddies from HMS!
Last week was Read Across America Week!
Students throughout the school had fun with reading in creative ways!
Undercover Monday: Read underneath something
Read Together Tuesday: Read with a friend, neighbor, or family member.
Once Again Wednesday: Re-read a favorite story!
Furs-day Thursday: Read with a pet or stuffed animal!
Flashlight Friday: Turn off the overhead lights...and read by flashlight!
