The countdown to a new school year is officially underway.
Today, we welcomed our newest teachers to Hemlock Public School District for New Teacher Orientation and professional development, led by our Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Lindy Beckman.
The day was focused on much more than schedules, procedures, and getting classrooms ready. Our newest Huskies spent time learning about instruction, building relationships, exploring resources, and digging into what it means to serve students and families at Hemlock.
Starting somewhere new can be exciting and a little overwhelming. That is why days like today matter. We want every new member of our team to feel supported, connected, and prepared to make an impact from day one.
A great school year starts with great people, and we are excited about the educators joining the pack this year.
Welcome to Hemlock. We are glad you are here.
Together, we Pull the Sled.
Huskie gear is coming to you twice this week!
Stop by the Swag Sled during our Performing Arts Center Soft Opening Celebration, then again for our School Open Houses. Whether you're picking up your first Huskie hoodie or adding to the collection, we'd love to see you.
#HuskieSwag #PullTheSled #Since1863 #HuskiePride
Stop by the Swag Sled during our Performing Arts Center Soft Opening Celebration, then again for our School Open Houses. Whether you're picking up your first Huskie hoodie or adding to the collection, we'd love to see you.
#HuskieSwag #PullTheSled #Since1863 #HuskiePride
✨ Tomorrow is the day ✨
Can you feel the excitement in the air? The Hemlock Performing Arts Center officially opens its doors for its soft opening tomorrow, and we can’t wait to welcome you inside and celebrate this exciting milestone together.
Doors open at 11:00 am for the guided tours and our open house activities. Food trucks will be available from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Tomorrow, we open the doors to a new chapter for Hemlock, and we have a feeling it’s going to be a pretty special one.
See you at the Performing Arts Center.
#HemlockHuskies #Huskietastic #HemlockStrong #Since1863 #BetterTogether
PAC UPDATE:
This past March marked two years since construction began on the Hemlock Performing Arts Center. After countless hours of planning, designing, building, adjusting, and preparing, we are excited to open the doors to our community for our Soft Opening on Tuesday, August 18.
Our Open House and Guided Tours will continue as planned from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, along with food trucks and our outdoor gathering areas from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. We will also have Hemlock legend Carl Gippert on site helping us celebrate this milestone at some point during the tours.
And if people are still waiting for a tour at 5:00 PM, we will keep going. We want everyone who comes out Tuesday to have an opportunity to see this incredible new space.
There is, however, one important change to our plans.
Due to the current pace of final construction and preparation, we are pausing Tuesday evening's ticketed performance and program.
We were preparing for a capacity crowd, and with that many students, families, staff, performers, and community members expected inside the facility at one time, we need to be certain that everything is exactly where it needs to be.
The safety and well-being of our students, staff, families, performers, and guests will always be our highest priority.
We know many people were looking forward to Tuesday evening, and so were we. The performances will come. The celebrations will continue. There will be plenty of opportunities to fill those 670 seats and experience what this facility was built to do.
For Tuesday, we are going to open the doors, welcome our community, give tours, share some food, celebrate how far we have come, and give everyone a firsthand look at what has been more than two years in the making.
The show will go on. We are simply making sure the stage is ready.
We look forward to seeing you Tuesday.
#HemlockHuskies #BetterTogether #Since1863
This past March marked two years since construction began on the Hemlock Performing Arts Center. After countless hours of planning, designing, building, adjusting, and preparing, we are excited to open the doors to our community for our Soft Opening on Tuesday, August 18.
Our Open House and Guided Tours will continue as planned from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, along with food trucks and our outdoor gathering areas from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. We will also have Hemlock legend Carl Gippert on site helping us celebrate this milestone at some point during the tours.
And if people are still waiting for a tour at 5:00 PM, we will keep going. We want everyone who comes out Tuesday to have an opportunity to see this incredible new space.
There is, however, one important change to our plans.
Due to the current pace of final construction and preparation, we are pausing Tuesday evening's ticketed performance and program.
We were preparing for a capacity crowd, and with that many students, families, staff, performers, and community members expected inside the facility at one time, we need to be certain that everything is exactly where it needs to be.
The safety and well-being of our students, staff, families, performers, and guests will always be our highest priority.
We know many people were looking forward to Tuesday evening, and so were we. The performances will come. The celebrations will continue. There will be plenty of opportunities to fill those 670 seats and experience what this facility was built to do.
For Tuesday, we are going to open the doors, welcome our community, give tours, share some food, celebrate how far we have come, and give everyone a firsthand look at what has been more than two years in the making.
The show will go on. We are simply making sure the stage is ready.
We look forward to seeing you Tuesday.
#HemlockHuskies #BetterTogether #Since1863
This week's ☕ #MugshotMonday finds us at McDonald's, a familiar stop for morning coffee, a quick lunch, an after-game meal, or a sweet treat on a summer day. It's one of those places where you'll often run into friends, neighbors, students, staff, and community members catching up over a quick meal.
Thank you for being part of the Hemlock community and serving our residents year-round.
#HemlockStrong #HemlockHuskies #Since1863
Thank you for being part of the Hemlock community and serving our residents year-round.
#HemlockStrong #HemlockHuskies #Since1863
A special shout out to Mike Walton and Irene Sensabaugh for giving up part of their weekend to help get our new Performing Arts Center ready.
There is a lot happening behind the scenes right now. Construction crews are pushing toward the finish line, our team is cleaning, organizing, moving, adjusting, and doing whatever needs to be done as we prepare to welcome our community through the doors.
Mike and Irene are a great example of what makes Hemlock special. When there is work to be done, people step up, pitch in, and Pull the Sled.
We are getting closer every day.
Thank you, Mike and Irene, for going above and beyond for our students, staff, and community.
We had the absolute privilege of hosting members of the Hemlock High School Class of 1980 and 1981 for an exclusive, first-look tour of our incredible new facilities. Having generations of Huskies return to our hallways is exactly what makes this community so special, and their energy brought a great spark to the building!The group got a VIP preview of our major campus transformation, including:The spectacular, state-of-the-art Performing Arts CenterThe Larry Gariglio Theatre, our innovative new multipurpose space that will serve our students daily as a cafeteriaSeeing the legacy of our past connect with the future of our school is a truly massive milestone. Thank you to everyone from '80 and '81 who made the trip back home—your continuous support keeps our history alive!
#HemlockHuskies #Classof1980 #Classof1981 #Huskietastic #Since1863 #AlumniTour #HPSD
#HemlockHuskies #Classof1980 #Classof1981 #Huskietastic #Since1863 #AlumniTour #HPSD
Mark your calendars, Huskies 📅 Check out these important dates for the upcoming school year to stay in the loop.
Let's make this year #Huskietastic!
#HemlockHuskies #HemlockStrong #Since1863
Let's make this year #Huskietastic!
#HemlockHuskies #HemlockStrong #Since1863
We’re Growing 🌱 Hemlock Public School District is seeking a GSRP Lead Teacher to join our early childhood team.
Demand for our preschool program continues to grow, and we are excited to add a fourth preschool classroom for the upcoming school year. This is a new position and a wonderful opportunity to help shape an engaging, caring, and high-quality learning environment for our youngest Huskies.
We are looking for an enthusiastic educator who believes in the power of early learning, values teamwork, and is ready to make a lasting difference for children and families.
Come grow with us and join the Huskie Pack!
Apply today: hemlockps.bamboohr.com/careers/307
#HemlockHuskies #BetterTogether #HuskieHiring
Demand for our preschool program continues to grow, and we are excited to add a fourth preschool classroom for the upcoming school year. This is a new position and a wonderful opportunity to help shape an engaging, caring, and high-quality learning environment for our youngest Huskies.
We are looking for an enthusiastic educator who believes in the power of early learning, values teamwork, and is ready to make a lasting difference for children and families.
Come grow with us and join the Huskie Pack!
Apply today: hemlockps.bamboohr.com/careers/307
#HemlockHuskies #BetterTogether #HuskieHiring
Better Together | Hemlock Public School District was proud to host Tri-Valley Conference leaders representing schools from across the region for the conference’s annual fall kickoff.
Athletic directors, principals, and superintendents gathered on our campus around a shared purpose: serving students, supporting staff, strengthening families, and building thriving communities.
The best conferences are about more than schedules, standings, and competition. They are about relationships, collaboration, and leaders working together to continually improve the experience we provide for every student.
Different schools. Different communities. One conference. One commitment to getting better together.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Hemlock and helped begin another great year for the Tri-Valley Conference!
#BetterTogether #TriValleyConference #HemlockHuskies #PullTheSled
Athletic directors, principals, and superintendents gathered on our campus around a shared purpose: serving students, supporting staff, strengthening families, and building thriving communities.
The best conferences are about more than schedules, standings, and competition. They are about relationships, collaboration, and leaders working together to continually improve the experience we provide for every student.
Different schools. Different communities. One conference. One commitment to getting better together.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Hemlock and helped begin another great year for the Tri-Valley Conference!
#BetterTogether #TriValleyConference #HemlockHuskies #PullTheSled
#PullTheSled
Huskies do hard things.
We try. We struggle. We learn.
We get back up and try again.
Because being ready for real life isn’t about always having the answer or getting it right the first time. It’s about having the courage to tackle what’s hard, the grit to keep going, and a pack around you that won’t let you do it alone.
Whatever this year brings, Huskies: you can do hard things.
#HemlockHuskies #Huskietastic #HemlockStrong
We try. We struggle. We learn.
We get back up and try again.
Because being ready for real life isn’t about always having the answer or getting it right the first time. It’s about having the courage to tackle what’s hard, the grit to keep going, and a pack around you that won’t let you do it alone.
Whatever this year brings, Huskies: you can do hard things.
#HemlockHuskies #Huskietastic #HemlockStrong
CLEAR YOUR CALENDAR AND MAKE A DAY OF IT 🎉
Tuesday, August 18, is going to be a historic day in Hemlock, and you will not want to miss it. Start with a tour of the brand new Hemlock Performing Arts Center. Grab lunch or dinner from one of the food trucks. Then take your seat for an evening filled with student performances, special recognitions, and the story of how this community dream became a reality.
• Tours from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Food Trucks from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Evening Celebration from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Admission is free, but tickets are required for the evening program. Seating is limited, and we are working toward a FULL HOUSE.
🎭 Reserve your seat here: https://hemlockpac.ludus.com/index.php
Bring your family. Bring your friends. Come help us fill the PAC and celebrate this incredible milestone together!
#HemlockPAC #OurJourneyTogether #PullTheSled #HemlockHuskies
Tuesday, August 18, is going to be a historic day in Hemlock, and you will not want to miss it. Start with a tour of the brand new Hemlock Performing Arts Center. Grab lunch or dinner from one of the food trucks. Then take your seat for an evening filled with student performances, special recognitions, and the story of how this community dream became a reality.
• Tours from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Food Trucks from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Evening Celebration from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Admission is free, but tickets are required for the evening program. Seating is limited, and we are working toward a FULL HOUSE.
🎭 Reserve your seat here: https://hemlockpac.ludus.com/index.php
Bring your family. Bring your friends. Come help us fill the PAC and celebrate this incredible milestone together!
#HemlockPAC #OurJourneyTogether #PullTheSled #HemlockHuskies
HEMLOCK ON THE AIRWAVES
In case you missed it, Superintendent Don Killingbeck recently joined Art Lewis on WSGW to talk about all the excitement building around our brand-new Hemlock Performing Arts Center.
From behind-the-scenes details on this state-of-the-art facility to what you can expect at our upcoming Soft Opening, it’s a fantastic conversation about what this space means for our students, music and arts programs, and the entire Hemlock community.
Grab a cup of coffee and listen to the full interview on demand right here! 👇
🎧 https://p.ftur.io/wsgwam/22987
#HemlockHuskies #PullTheSled #HuskieArts #HemlockPAC #WSGW #Huskietastic
In case you missed it, Superintendent Don Killingbeck recently joined Art Lewis on WSGW to talk about all the excitement building around our brand-new Hemlock Performing Arts Center.
From behind-the-scenes details on this state-of-the-art facility to what you can expect at our upcoming Soft Opening, it’s a fantastic conversation about what this space means for our students, music and arts programs, and the entire Hemlock community.
Grab a cup of coffee and listen to the full interview on demand right here! 👇
🎧 https://p.ftur.io/wsgwam/22987
#HemlockHuskies #PullTheSled #HuskieArts #HemlockPAC #WSGW #Huskietastic
We’re looking for a leader who believes middle school athletics are about more than the scoreboard.
Hemlock Middle School is seeking an Athletic Director to lead, organize, support, and grow our middle school athletic programs—and, most importantly, help create positive experiences for our student-athletes, coaches, and families.
We’re looking for someone who is organized, collaborative, student-centered, and ready to be part of a team that believes in doing things well and doing them together.
If you’re ready to help our young Huskies compete, grow, learn, and have a whole lot of fun along the way, we’d love to hear from you.
Come #PullTheSled with us. Apply today and join the #HemlockHuskies
👉 hemlockps.bamboohr.com/careers/306
#HemlockHuskies #HemlockStrong #Since1863
Hemlock Middle School is seeking an Athletic Director to lead, organize, support, and grow our middle school athletic programs—and, most importantly, help create positive experiences for our student-athletes, coaches, and families.
We’re looking for someone who is organized, collaborative, student-centered, and ready to be part of a team that believes in doing things well and doing them together.
If you’re ready to help our young Huskies compete, grow, learn, and have a whole lot of fun along the way, we’d love to hear from you.
Come #PullTheSled with us. Apply today and join the #HemlockHuskies
👉 hemlockps.bamboohr.com/careers/306
#HemlockHuskies #HemlockStrong #Since1863
ICYMI: We’re HeartSafe 🫀 Both Hemlock High School and Hemlock Middle School have been awarded the Mi HEARTSafe School designation, recognizing their preparedness to respond to a medical emergency. Each building has a trained medical emergency response team in place, ready to act when seconds matter. ⚕️
And we’re not stopping there. We’ll continue working toward this same high standard of preparedness in our elementary buildings, too.
Way to go, Hemlock High School and Hemlock Middle School! We’re proud of the work you’re doing to help keep our Huskies safe.
#HemlockHuskies #Huskietastic #HemlockStrong #Since1863
And we’re not stopping there. We’ll continue working toward this same high standard of preparedness in our elementary buildings, too.
Way to go, Hemlock High School and Hemlock Middle School! We’re proud of the work you’re doing to help keep our Huskies safe.
#HemlockHuskies #Huskietastic #HemlockStrong #Since1863
#WednesdayWisdom #HemlockHuskies #HemlockStrong
A LEGENDARY SOUND FOR A NEW ERA OF THE ARTS
Rumor has it, as we open the doors to usher in a brand-new era of the arts at Hemlock Public School District, you just might recognize the smooth, unmistakable notes of a saxophone floating through the entryway.
Word on the street is that between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM during our Soft Opening, the legend himself—Carl Gippert, inaugural Hemlock Hall of Fame inductee and iconic former Band Director—will be filling the lobby with music as guests arrive! 🎷
For over 16 years, Mr. Gippert set the gold standard for music education in Hemlock. As we step into the future of performance in our community, having those iconic saxophone notes set the tone for the evening is as fitting as it gets.
🚨 TICKET ALERT: We are approaching 90% SOLD OUT! 🚨
If you plan on attending the evening soft opening celebration, don't wait—free tickets are moving fast, and seating is almost fully claimed!
🎟️ Reserve your tickets now: https://hemlockpac.ludus.com/index.php
📍Hemlock Performing Arts Center Soft Opening Schedule:
🏛️ Open House & Guided Tours: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🚚 Food Trucks: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🎷 Saxophone in the Lobby with Carl Gippert: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🎭 Soft Opening Celebration & Performances: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
#HemlockHuskies #PullTheSled #HuskieArts #CarlGippert #HemlockPAC #LegendInTheLobby #HemlockPride
Rumor has it, as we open the doors to usher in a brand-new era of the arts at Hemlock Public School District, you just might recognize the smooth, unmistakable notes of a saxophone floating through the entryway.
Word on the street is that between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM during our Soft Opening, the legend himself—Carl Gippert, inaugural Hemlock Hall of Fame inductee and iconic former Band Director—will be filling the lobby with music as guests arrive! 🎷
For over 16 years, Mr. Gippert set the gold standard for music education in Hemlock. As we step into the future of performance in our community, having those iconic saxophone notes set the tone for the evening is as fitting as it gets.
🚨 TICKET ALERT: We are approaching 90% SOLD OUT! 🚨
If you plan on attending the evening soft opening celebration, don't wait—free tickets are moving fast, and seating is almost fully claimed!
🎟️ Reserve your tickets now: https://hemlockpac.ludus.com/index.php
📍Hemlock Performing Arts Center Soft Opening Schedule:
🏛️ Open House & Guided Tours: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🚚 Food Trucks: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🎷 Saxophone in the Lobby with Carl Gippert: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🎭 Soft Opening Celebration & Performances: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
#HemlockHuskies #PullTheSled #HuskieArts #CarlGippert #HemlockPAC #LegendInTheLobby #HemlockPride
Mark your calendars, Huskies 📚 The countdown is on! There are just a few weeks of summer left before we fill our halls with the energy, laughter and learning of a brand-new school year.
🗓️ School starts Monday, August 24
Start gathering those supplies, squeezing in those last summer adventures and getting ready to Innovate. Collaborate. Educate. together again.
We can’t wait to welcome our Huskies back!
#HemlockHuskies #Huskietastic #HemlockStrong #Since1863
New year. New memories. New Huskie gear.
The Swag Sled returns this fall with your favorite apparel, hats, accessories, and more. Check out where we'll be this season and stop by to find something you'll wear all year long.
#HuskieSwag #RepThePack #HuskiePride #PullTheSled
