West Hempstead Union Free School District

The West Hempstead Athletic Department invite you to a special virtual presentation with Mark Leinweaver, a MLB Sports Agent and former non-scholarship Division II athlete, who ha...

Kindergartners at Chestnut Street School celebrated International Dot Day on Sept. 15. The global event is inspired by the children’s book “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds. The sto...

The district is proud to announce that two West Hempstead High School musicians have earned NYSSMA All-State honors. Senior Sofia Varone was selected to the All-State Vocal Jazz C...

On Sept. 10, students throughout the West Hempstead School District took part in several activities in recognition of Sept. 11, 2001, and in honor of the thousands of lives lost t...

On Wednesday, Sept. 1, the district welcomed new and returning students for the 2021-22 school year. The students kicked off their first day with enthusiasm as they arrived at the...

School Opening and COVID-19 Protocol Update - 8/27 Effective immediately, in accordance with the Commissioner's Determination issued pursuant to 10 NYCRR 2.60, any person...

Welcome Back to School and Community Event! August 27th from 12 pm – 3 pm We look forward to a fantastic school year and want to kick it off by seeing all of you. Stop b...

The West Hempstead Union Free School District is preparing to reopen schools and is excited to welcome back its students on September 1. As we learned over the last year, students...

August 27th from 12 pm – 3 pm We look forward to a fantastic school year and want to kick it off by seeing all of you. Stop by and join us at the HS to participate in activ...

Welcome Back to School and Community Event! August 27th from 12 pm – 3 pm We look forward to a fantastic school year and want to kick it off by seeing all of you. Stop by an...

For eligible WH High School students - Interested in a career and healthcare? We invite you to apply to the NYU Long Island School of Medicine’s Envision Scholars Academy. Click h...

Summer Meals for the Community We are excited to announce that, beginning on Tuesday, July 6th, the West Hempstead School District will be offering meals to the community thi...

Click here to view the Preliminary District-Wide School Safety Plan

Click here to read the Welcome Letter from HS Interim Principal - Mr. Joseph Pumo