Recently, HCS welcomed four former Hampstead students from the Pinkerton Academy Student Ambassadors. They visited our Kindergarten students to read to them, talk about Pinkerton, and talk with students about what they aspired to become when they grew up. This was a wonderful partnership between PA and HCS. Kindergarten students also received a Pinkerton Academy t-shirt, a coloring page, and a sticker!
We’re excited to launch a community art project at HCS in honor of Mr. T, one that will bring color, joy, and connection to our school walls. Here is a brief video describing the project. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nKU7j0RguAcBASc8dhdcmKqlJIdR0w49/view?ts=68dc82d3
We invite all members of the Hampstead community to sign up and paint a heart on our mural, leaving your mark in a meaningful and creative way. We are encouraging participation from students (current and past), family, staff, and community members. To keep the design unified, we ask that contributions include only colors, textures, and shapes—no letters, numbers, or words. We hope you and your family will join us in creating this visual story together.
Click here to sign up and help paint, we can take up to five families per session, please sign up your family in one space and indicate the number of people who will attend in the comments. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48ACAE28A4FDCF8-59005620-make#/
If you'd like to volunteer for this project, click here. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48ACAE28A4FDCF8-59545811-volunteering#/
We look forward to making art together as a school community!
This past week our Preschool through Grade 2 students got to learn about fire prevention from members of the Hampstead Fire Department. Our Kindergarteners also had the opportunity to take a walking field trip to the Hampstead Firehouse! A big thank you to all the members of the Hampstead Fire Department!
"Stillness Between Us", an art show at The Governor's Academy in Byfield, Massachusetts will be featuring Michael Terrile's amazing artwork. The opening reception is on October 10th from 5:30-7:00. The art show will run until November 7th. If you wish to attend the reception before the show on Friday, please follow the link below to RSVP.
https://www.boostmyschool.com/orgs/govsacademy/events/govsacademy-stillness-between-us
https://www.boostmyschool.com/orgs/govsacademy/events/govsacademy-stillness-between-us
Today the Central School celebrated its 23rd Annual Read with a Hero Day! We welcomed over 25 local heroes from the fields of firefighting/EMT, law enforcement, the FBI, the US Dept. of Homeland Security, the Secret Service, and active and veteran military personnel. These heroes came in to read and talk with our students. The event was a huge success and we thank all our heroes for taking the time to come in to read to our students!
Michael Terrile Legacy in Art Education Scholarship.
Your donation funds an endowed scholarship, ensuring annual awards for students pursuing higher education in teaching and the arts. This lasting gift honors Michael's passion , creativity and love of teaching!
A Special Message for the Hampstead School Community.....
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Hampstead community for the incredible outpouring of love and support following the sudden passing of Michael.
As you know, Michael devoted 34 years to doing what he loved, teaching at the Hampstead Central School. It has been unbelievable to see how many lives he has touched. We had almost 900 people come through the wake and the church was filled to capacity for his funeral. Students from the last three decades, from 34 years ago to current students, came through to tell us how much he had affected and influenced their lives and reminded us of the lasting legacy he leaves behind.
We are so grateful for the beautiful flowers, mass cards, kind words, and thoughtful prayers from friends, current and former students, colleagues, and community members. Each message, memory, and gesture has brought comfort during an unimaginably difficult time.
Thank you for honoring his memory with us with such an outpouring of support and with such warmth, generosity and shared sorrow. The support of so many people has meant the world to us during this incredibly difficult time.
With heartfelt appreciation,
The Terrile Family
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Hampstead community for the incredible outpouring of love and support following the sudden passing of Michael.
As you know, Michael devoted 34 years to doing what he loved, teaching at the Hampstead Central School. It has been unbelievable to see how many lives he has touched. We had almost 900 people come through the wake and the church was filled to capacity for his funeral. Students from the last three decades, from 34 years ago to current students, came through to tell us how much he had affected and influenced their lives and reminded us of the lasting legacy he leaves behind.
We are so grateful for the beautiful flowers, mass cards, kind words, and thoughtful prayers from friends, current and former students, colleagues, and community members. Each message, memory, and gesture has brought comfort during an unimaginably difficult time.
Thank you for honoring his memory with us with such an outpouring of support and with such warmth, generosity and shared sorrow. The support of so many people has meant the world to us during this incredibly difficult time.
With heartfelt appreciation,
The Terrile Family
HCS will miss Mr. Terrile. We love you Mr. T!
HCS Field Day! Yesterday HCS students K-4 participated in Field Day. Fun was had by all! Thank you to all our volunteers and the UA team for organizing this awesome annual event!
Last week our fourth graders participated in their annual Wax Museum Project in which they researched, wrote a report, and presented (in character) their famous person to their peers and parents in a “Wax Museum” gallery. Famous characters came to life with a push of a paper button, sharing their life stories, their contributions to society, and their interests. Featured characters ranged from Paul Revere to Susan B. Anthony to Mario Lemieux. The fourth graders put forth considerable effort and creativity into their projects. Kudos to the 4th graders and their teachers for a job well done!
Recently, some fourth graders and fifth graders got together at HMS to produce a podcast where the fourth graders asked the fifth graders about the middle school and the transition from 4th grade to 5th grade. It was a great experience and provided helpful information for students making the transition between HCS and HMS.
Give a listen to their podcast here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pBxdwba-OdbsvW-Tj47we7FhPTRZ-13W/view?usp=sharing
Recently, the Central School was featured in the Boston Globe! The news article showcased the big success of our book vending machine. Please check out the pictures to read the article.
We are always looking for book donations to keep our book vending machine full! Here is a link to our Amazon Wishlist to help us keep the machine well-stocked. Thank you!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3655WT84XAJ3N?ref_=wl_share
Our Girls on the Run program finished up a successful season this past weekend with the Ultimate 5K Challenge. They did a fantastic job and fun was had by all. The girls worked hard training this season and also had fun with a community service project (thank you cards/letters of gratitude to Hampstead Fire Department) and ice cream at Josie's. Congratulations on a great season!
Our fourth graders took a field trip to Parker River Wildlife Refuge in Newburyport, MA. Students were able to complete an outdoor scavenger hunt, visit a flower dissection table, create milkweed seed bombs for butterflies, and view the pollination mural in progress. They also enjoyed a presentation about pollinators and learned about the refuge at the Visitor’s Center. Our fourth graders represented Hampstead well and were excited to learn and explore!
Congratulations to HCS fourth grader, Liv Marino for coming in first place in the New Hampshire Water Poetry Contest! Liv won top honors in the state in this poetry contest and received her award at school. Her award was presented by Lara Hooper from the NH Dept. of Environmental Services. Liv also had the opportunity to attend and read her poem at the NH Water Festival earlier this month. Way to go Liv!
Recently HCS students joined up with Mr. Remillard and his students from HMS to prep our courtyard raised beds for planting. Students planted seeds and learned about how seeds grow and gardening techniques. This hands- on, inter-school activity was made possible with the Hampstead Garden Club's Gorham Grant. Thank you!
Last week, HCS hosted a “No Brain the Same" assembly. This engaging presentation taught students about how every brain is unique and how we all learn, think, and feel differently. The assembly promoted empathy, understanding, and inclusion by helping children recognize and appreciate the strengths and challenges of others. Thank you to all the community organizations that helped to bring this presentation to our school!
Friday was one of our favorite days at HCS, Community Day! Our Second Grade students learned about our community of Hampstead and they celebrated with a parade around the school and then shared songs, dance, and art with their families. We love Hampstead!
Last week our fourth graders received a sapling to honor Earth Day and to congratulate them on their time at HCS. The saplings came from the NH State Nursery and were packaged and delivered by HCS Student Council members. Thank you to Mrs. O'Neill and the Hampstead Conservation Commission for making this possible!
Last Friday our 4th graders participated in their annual Mile Run. Congratulations to our winners Finnegan Bickford and Avery Kiburis! Thank you to all our volunteers, to Mrs. Ingraham and Mrs. Arroyo, and to all the cheering middle schoolers for helping make this event a huge success!
