West Hempstead Union Free School District

Beginning in Summer 2024, New York State is implementing Summer EBT, a new federal program to help low-income households with children purchase food over the summer when school is out of session and children can no longer rely on access to free/reduced price school meals.

Estimadas Familias, El verano ofrece una excelente oportunidad para que nuestros estudiantes fomenten su amor por la lectura. Los niños que leen durante el verano mantienen o incluso mejoran sus habilidades de alfabetización mientras exploran nuevos mundos disponibles para ellos a través de libros. Estamos feliz de informarles que nuestro distrito escolar continua ser asociado con la Bibioteca Pública de West Hempstead a través del programa, La Aventura Empieza a su Biblioteca, una campaña de lectura de verano. Alentamos a nuestros alumnos de primaria a leer todos los días. Su hijo podrá registrar su tiempo de lectura con el rastreador de minutos de lectura, Read Squared, de la Biblioteca de West Hempstead. En reconocimiento al compromiso de su hijo con la lectura, la biblioteca está otorgando incentivos emocionantes a los estudiantes que alcanzan sus hitos de lectura. Su hijo tendrá acceso a material de lectura auto-seleccionado, tanto digital como en papel, a través de los recursos de la Biblioteca de West Hempstead. Las experiencias de lectura exitosas comienzan cuando los niños pueden acceder a libros de gran interés. Alentamos que los niños seleccionan cualquier libro que le interesan. En el caso de que a su hijo le gustaría leer detenidamente una lista sugerida de títulos de libros, llamen la biblioteca de West Hempstead para ayuda. Todos los libros, de la biblioteca, están disponibles para las familias que tienen una tarjeta de la Biblioteca de West Hempstead. Muchos títulos de libros están disponibles tanto en copia impresa como en versión digital. Si aún no lo ha hecho, comuníquese con la biblioteca para inscribirse como miembro y para participar en la campaña de lectura del verano. En nombre de toda nuestra facultad y personal del Distrito Escolar de West Hempstead, le deseo un verano relajante y agradable. Sinceramente, Dina Reilly

Dear Families, Summer provides an excellent opportunity for our students to foster their love of reading! Children who read over the summer maintain or even improve their literacy skills while exploring new worlds available to them through books. We are pleased to share that our school district is continuing our partnership with the West Hempstead Public Library through the Adventure Begins at Your Library summer reading campaign. We encourage our elementary students to read each and every day. Your child will be able to log his/her reading time with the West Hempstead Library’s Read Squared minutes tracker. In recognition of your child’s commitment to reading, the library is awarding exciting incentives to students who reach their reading milestones. Your child will have access to self-selected reading material, both digitally and in hardcopy, through the West Hempstead Library resources. Successful reading experiences begin when children can access high-interest books. We encourage students to read books that are engaging and of interest to them. In the event your child would like to peruse a suggested list of book titles, you can contact the West Hempstead Library staff. All books, at the library, are available to families who have a West Hempstead Library card. Many book titles are available both in hardcopy and in digital versions. If you have not done so yet, please contact the library to sign up for membership On behalf of our entire West Hempstead School District faculty and staff, I wish you a relaxing and enjoyable summer. Sincerely, Dina Reilly

STEAM Night this Thursday, 6 pm @wh_secondary @WHChestnut @CornwellAveES @WHGWashington @whathleticsdept @WhufsdD @WHHumanities @FpcaWest @WH_ENL @WHRamTech @wh_pps #WHe

On this Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice defending our nation and protecting our freedoms. Their courage and patriotism will never be forgotten. We are forever grateful.

Congratulations to everyone who was honored this evening by the PTA, PTSA, & SEPTA! We are proud of all you have done for the students and district.

I am writing to express my gratitude for your participation and support in the recent school budget vote and board of education trustee election. The success of these important events would not have been possible without the involvement of our dedicated community and hard-working staff. To our community members, thank you for taking the time to make your voices heard at the polls. Your approval of the school budget is a resounding affirmation of our district's commitment to providing a high-quality education for every school-aged student in West Hempstead. Your votes for our board of education trustees ensure that we will have strong leadership and representation in the decision-making process. To our staff, thank you for your unwavering dedication to our students and for your efforts in promoting the budget and trustee election. Your passion for education and tireless work to engage our community played a vital role in the successful outcome of these important events. The support and participation of our community and staff are the cornerstones of our district's success. Together, we have demonstrated our commitment to ensuring our schools have the resources and leadership necessary to provide an exceptional educational experience for all students in the West Hempstead community. As we move forward, I am confident that our district will continue to thrive and achieve new heights with the backing of our community and the hard work of our staff. Thank you again for your support, and let us continue working together to create a brighter future for all our school-aged students. Dan Rehman Superintendent of Schools #WHe

The district would like to thank all of the residents who participated in the 2024-25 budget vote. The budget passed by a vote of 2,277 yes votes to 1,629 no votes. We would also like to congratulate Andrea Shinsato and Kurt Rockensies on being re-elected to the Board of Education. #WHe appreciate the community’s continued support!

The polls are now open for the district's budget vote! They will remain open until 9 p.m. at West Hempstead Secondary School's North Gymnasium. We encourage all registered voters to take this opportunity to make their voices heard. Thank you in advance for your participation! ************************************ ¡Las urnas están abiertas ahora para la votación del presupuesto del distrito! Permanecerán abiertas hasta las 9 p.m. en el Gimnasio Norte de la Escuela Secundaria West Hempstead. Alentamos a todos los votantes registrados a aprovechar esta oportunidad para hacer oír su voz. ¡Gracias de antemano por su participación!

The district's annual budget vote and trustee election is tomorrow! Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the North Gymnasium of West Hempstead Secondary School. Full proposal details can be found on the district website. As a reminder, the proposed budget carries a reasonable 2.34% tax levy increase that meets the allowable cap. ************************************ ¡La votación anual del presupuesto del distrito y la elección de síndicos es mañana! Las urnas estarán abiertas de 7 a.m. a 9 p.m. en el Gimnasio Norte de la Escuela Secundaria West Hempstead. Los detalles completos de la propuesta se pueden encontrar en el sitio web del distrito. Como recordatorio, el presupuesto propuesto incluye un aumento razonable del 2,34% en el impuesto predial que cumple con el límite permitido.

Community Arts Day is underway @wh_secondary in the back by the athletics field. Come join us on Thai beautiful day! #WHe

Congratulations to Elvin! #WHe are so proud of your accomplishments and wish you all the best in the future. @wh_secondary @wh_pps

In addition to core educational services, the proposed budget continues supporting numerous beneficial partnerships, including the Adelphi STEP program, Adelphi University Residency program, Nassau Community College Dual Enrollment, and the NYU Langone Envision Scholar program. ************************************ Además de los servicios educativos básicos, el presupuesto propuesto continúa apoyando numerosas asociaciones beneficiosas, incluyendo el programa Adelphi STEP, el programa de Residencia de la Universidad Adelphi, la Doble Inscripción de Nassau Community College y el programa NYU Langone Envision Scholar.

Whether celebrating athletic feats or future medical professionals, @wh_secondary offers outstanding learning opportunities. Their programs nurture students' talents both during and after school hours, preparing them for success! #WHe

Through the annual budget, the district can provide transportation for our school-age students, #WHe route to approximately 110 schools and over 120 bus routes. ************************************ A través del presupuesto anual, el distrito puede proporcionar transporte a nuestros estudiantes en edad escolar, enrutando a aproximadamente 110 escuelas y más de 120 rutas de autobuses.

The proposed 2024-25 budget includes a reasonable 2.34% tax levy increase, which meets the district's allowable cap. We invite all registered voters to make their voices heard by coming out to vote on Tuesday, May 21. ************************************ El presupuesto propuesto para 2024-25 incluye un aumento razonable del 2,34% en el impuesto predial, que cumple con el límite permitido del distrito. Invitamos a todos los votantes registrados a hacer oír su voz asistiendo a votar el martes 21 de mayo.

#WHe hope you will participate in the district's budget vote next Tuesday, May 21. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the North Gymnasium of West Hempstead Secondary School. ************************************ Esperamos que participe en la votación del presupuesto del distrito el próximo martes 21 de mayo. Las urnas estarán abiertas de 7 a. m. a 7 p. m. a 9 p.m. en el gimnasio norte de la escuela secundaria West Hempstead.

Exciting news! The Rockaway-Five Towns Symphony Orchestra will perform at our @wh_secondary school on May 11, featuring our educator, Ben Coleman, and talented students. Don't miss this wonderful musical event! #MusicEducation #CommunityEvent

Congressman D'Esposito's Academy Night begins at 6 pm. Come learn more about our military.

Are you registered to vote in the upcoming school district budget vote and trustee election? As a reminder, the last day to register is next Thursday, May 16. If you have questions about your current registration status or need further information about voting, call the District Clerk, Theresa Bryant, at 516-390-3107 during business hours. ************************************ ¿Te has registrado para votar en la próxima votación del presupuesto escolar y elección de síndicos? Si aún no lo has hecho, ten en cuenta que el último día para registrarte es el próximo jueves 16 de mayo. Comunícate con la Secretaria del Distrito, Theresa Bryant, al 516-390-3107 durante el horario laboral si tienes alguna pregunta sobre el registro o necesitas información sobre la votación.