Hemlock Is Growing 🌱
Over the last six years, Hemlock Public School District has added more than 178 students. More recently, enrollment has increased 10% in just three years—a significant shift at a time when enrollment was projected to remain relatively flat.
That matters.
At the same time, demand for early childhood programming has grown significantly. In just three years, the number of preschool classrooms we operate has grown approximately 400%.
More students. More young children. More families. More programming.
Growth creates challenges, including pressure on classroom space, but it is the kind of challenge most school districts would welcome.
As we plan for Hemlock's future, we aren't simply looking at where we were ten years ago. We are paying close attention to where we are going next.
Small Town. Big Opportunities.
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Something pretty special is happening with early childhood education at Hemlock. Our preschool program is growing—and now we’re looking for one more person to join the team.
We’re hiring a Preschool Paraprofessional who loves kids, brings patience and positivity, and understands that with four-year-olds, the little things are often the big things.
Zipping a coat. Drying a tear. Celebrating a masterpiece. Offering encouragement. Helping little Huskies learn, explore, share and discover what they can do.
Those moments matter.
If you love working with young children and want to be part of a team doing meaningful work, we’d love to hear from you.
Come grow with us.
Preschool Paraprofessional | Hemlock Public School District
Apply Here: hemlockps.bamboohr.com/careers/312
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Lights on.
Band playing.
Fans filling the stands.
That can only mean one thing...It's Game Night in Hemlock!
The Swag Sled has been restocked with new inventory, swing by before kickoff and gear up for another great night at Wallace Field.
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Last week, some of our theatre students - past and present - got their first look inside the new Hemlock Performing Arts Center, still dressed in their Newsies costumes from the evening’s rehearsal.
Eyes the size of saucers. A perpetual, mouthed “WOW.” And then they ran up the steps, taking it all in.
Before long, they treated us to an impromptu a cappella performance of one of the songs they'd just practiced for the PAC Soft Opening performance the next day.
Nearby sat Megan Scott, listening with tears in her eyes as she watched the significance of the moment unfold: past and present, together, in a space built for the stories, music and memories still to come.
For a theatre program, there could hardly be a more beautiful collision of where we’ve been and where we’re going.
And yes… there were more than a few of us quietly thinking, wow.
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The finishing touches are still being added, but we are too excited about this space and partnership to wait any longer to share it.
The sign may be temporary, but the partnership is official.
We are proud to announce Isabella Bank as the sponsor of the Isabella Bank Fieldside Lounge, located alongside Wallace Field near the Patrick Wolgast Fieldhouse.
The Fieldside Lounge was created to offer another unique experience for our students, families, community members, and guests. The semi-private viewing area includes a serving bar with seating for a dozen or more, a large sun screen, Edison lighting, and even a Swag Shed.
And that serving bar has already gotten us thinking. Some pretty impressive mocktails and dirty sodas may be coming to an event near you in the future.
Like many of the spaces across our campus, the Fieldside Lounge will continue to evolve as we use it, learn what works, and find new ways to make the experience even better.
We are incredibly grateful to Isabella Bank for investing in Hemlock Public School District and helping us create spaces that bring people together. Strong community partnerships continue to make great things possible for Hemlock.
For now, the temporary banner is up, the permanent signage is on the way, and the Isabella Bank Fieldside Lounge is ready to welcome its first guests.
Its first public-facing event will be the Richland Township Community Association Hometown Tailgate, Thursday, August 27, from 4:00-7:00 PM, leading into the Huskies’ home football opener against Garber at 7:00 PM.
Then, at kickoff, the Fieldside Lounge will become a place of honor as we welcome members of our public safety community, firefighters, law enforcement officers, first responders, and military personnel as part of Military and First Responder Night. It is fitting that one of the first groups to enjoy this new space will be some of the people who dedicate themselves to serving and protecting our community.
Come out, enjoy the tailgate, take a look at the new Fieldside Lounge, and help us kick off another great season at Wallace Field.
Small Town, Big Opportunities.
Because this place isn’t just a school. It’s our community. And these are our people.
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📅 Hey Huskies, check out these important dates for the first half of the school year.
Let's make this year #Huskietastic!
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Hemlock Public School District in 2026 is not the same school district it was a decade ago.
That was intentional.
Over the last ten years, we have expanded STEM and robotics, Early Middle College, Advanced Placement courses, performing arts, curriculum resources, intervention and student support, technology, safety and security, athletics, extracurricular opportunities, and career and college pathways.
We have also strengthened curriculum and instructional leadership and increased support for the teachers and principals doing the work every day.
All of that requires resources.
So, when comparing Hemlock today to Hemlock ten years ago, the question shouldn't simply be whether we invest more today.
A better question is:
What opportunities do our students have today that they didn't have ten years ago?
Because that is a story worth telling.
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🏈 Join us for Hemlock's Hometown Tailgate, hosted by the Richland Township Community Association, this Thursday, August 27th from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. Bring the whole family for an evening of fun, food and Huskie spirit.
🎶 Kids Dance Party with DJ Dean Rusch
🎨 Face Painting + Hair Tinsel
✂️ Spirit Crafts
🎯 Lawn Games
🍿 Frosty’s Freezer Food Truck + Sweet Sarah’s Kettlecorn
📸 Photo Booth fun with CJ Social Booth
And, of course, a chance to snap a pic with Hutch.
Come catch up with friends, make some memories and help us kick off the school year and football season...Huskie style!
Find out more: www.facebook.com/share/19FUmh6MPR/
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And what a first day it was. Big smiles, a couple of dance parties, coloring, lots of laughter, plenty of hugs and the simple joy of being together again.
There’s something special about the first day of a new school year. New beginnings. New goals. New opportunities to learn, grow and discover what we’re capable of.
We’re so glad you’re here, Huskies. Here’s to a wonderful year ahead.
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This amazing group returned to campus for a tour and had a chance to see firsthand just how much Hemlock has grown and changed over the years. From Wallace Field to the new Performing Arts Center, there was plenty to see, plenty of stories to share, and plenty of memories along the way.
More than 60 years after walking these halls as students, they are still proud Huskies and still connected to the school and community they helped shape.
We absolutely loved having them back on campus. Once a Huskie, always a Huskie.
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The backpacks are packed, the first-day outfits are on, and another school year is officially underway.
We want to see those first-day smiles, new shoes, big backpacks and all the little moments that make today special. Share your Huskie’s first-day photo with us in the comments or tag Hemlock Public School District.
And as you share, remember: protecting our kids online is part of being a good digital citizen. Consider leaving out details like your child’s full name, classroom or teacher, or other information that could give someone more personal information than they need. We can celebrate these moments without sharing all the details.
Now go capture that first-day magic. We can’t wait to see our Huskies fill the halls again.
Happy First Day of School, Hemlock.
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A huge THANK YOU to Wildfire Credit Union for investing in our students, schools, and community.
We are excited to recognize Wildfire Credit Union as the sponsor of the pavilion upgrades located on the southwest corner of Krueger Track and Wallace Field.
These improvements are another example of what can happen when great community partners step up and invest in spaces that bring people together. The upgraded pavilion area will provide an incredible space for our students, families, guests, and community members to enjoy for years to come.
And you won't have to wait long to check it out!
Our season opener is Thursday, August 27, with kickoff at 7 PM, when the Huskies take on the Dukes of Garber. Come early if you want to grab a seat on the patio at the Wildfire Credit Union Pavilion.
We are incredibly grateful for Wildfire Credit Union’s partnership and continued investment in Hemlock Public School District. Partnerships like this help us continue creating first-class opportunities and facilities for our Huskies and our community.
And stay tuned. We will soon have another sign going up and another exciting sponsor announcement for the upgraded event space near the Patrick Wolgast Fieldhouse.
Thank you, Wildfire Credit Union, for helping us continue to Pull the Sled!
Huskies, it’s time to brush the dust off those alarms, find those backpacks and get ready to head back into the halls.
We’ve missed you, and we can’t wait to see your faces, hear your laughter and kick off another year of learning, growing and doing great things together.
See you in the morning, Huskies!
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We are excited to welcome Alison (Thom) Pratt back to Hemlock Public School District.
A Hemlock alum, Alison is returning home to serve as our new MTSS Behavior Specialist at K.C. Ling Elementary, filling the role created by the promotion of Noreen Zastrow to District Athletic Director.
In this important role, Alison will work alongside our students, staff, and families to strengthen supports, build positive relationships, and help ensure every student has what they need to be successful.
Alison brings experience, leadership, a strong understanding of education, and perhaps most importantly, a heart for kids. We could not be more excited to have her joining the K.C. Ling team and bringing her talents back to the district that helped start her journey.
There is always something special about welcoming one of our own back home.
Welcome back to the pack, Alison. Once a Huskie, always a Huskie.
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Hemlock Public School District is excited to welcome alumna Willow Weichmann back to campus as the newest member of our Preschool Team.
Willow will help round out our GSRP team at an exciting time for early childhood education in Hemlock. Over the past three years, we have grown our GSRP capacity by 400%, creating more opportunities for our youngest Huskies to learn, grow, and get a great start.
We are excited to have Willow back on campus on the daily, now serving the next generation of Huskies.
Welcome home, Willow. We are glad to have you helping us #PullTheSled!
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