Congratulations to the Hempfield Area RoboSpartans on their 1st place finish at the Plum Invitational with bot, Mr. Wiggles 2.0. 🤖 We can’t wait to see all that this incredible team accomplishes this year.

Mrs. Roemer and Mrs. Yanizeski's classes utilized iPads to facilitate innovative lessons, made possible by the Ignite Innovation Grant. Students are already enjoying interactive letter tracing and word building activities!

Flying to new heights! 22 Girls from 6 local school districts in the FLAG Drone Academy practiced flying and taking power shots today! Remake Learning Dr. Kristin Deichler Pittsburgh Drone Services, LLC Dr. Janeen Peretin

Fly Like a Girl Drone Academy. Students from Hempfield High School began their drone training today by focusing on navigation and visual observer skills. Every student pilot plays an essential role in the flight operation, working together as a team to ensure the success and

It was a brisk morning yesterday, but that didn’t stop our student pilots! Students from 6 school districts across 3 Western PA counties took to the skies for their first outdoor flight practice! #moonshot Remake Learning Emily Sanders Dr. Kristin Deichler Pittsburgh Drone Services, LLC

This week, Dr. Schmidt presented new STEM literacy kits at Stanwood Elementary school. Her ready to go resources for teachers will support STEM education in the elementary classrooms.

Thanks to the Ignite Innovation Grant, our brilliant young West Hempfield Elementary innovators are diving into the world of coding, using Sphero Indi robots! 🤖

West Hempfield Elementary Kinder students practice hands-on letter learning through an ignite innovation grant! 🔤✏️

Students at Stanwood Elementary got hands-on with high-tech tools and creative thinking as the Carnegie Science Center’s Fab Lab rolled in for an exciting day of innovation!

The Norilla mixed reality system immerses students in interactive, hands-on problem-solving experiences that make abstract concepts tangible, boosting engagement and enhancing teaching and learning. We are having a great time exploring this program with our students.

Students at Wendover Middle School are leveling up their learning with AI-powered language tools through Ignite Innovation, allow them to practice with real-time feedback.

Secondary teachers attended the TransformEd conference with SLB Radio, titled “Amplifying Student Voice: Podcasting and More” to integrate podcasts, test new technologies, and bring podcasting to Hempfield students.

Kindergarten students at Stanwood had an exciting opportunity in technology class with Mr. Kalp, where they explored the Norilla Learning Machine and tested whether their structures could withstand an earthquake

Dr. Conner paired up with Dr. Rieffannacht at St. Vincent’s Leadership Speaks event to present “Teaching with Equity: Supporting and Empowering Students Living in Poverty,” about leading with empathy, awareness, and intentionality.

During last Friday’s professional development, middle school teachers learned more about Eduprotocols. Hexagonal thinking is strategy used to actively and collaboratively construct knowledge by connecting concepts to enhance critical thinking.

Dr. Holtzman and Ms. Sanders represented HASD at the AASA AI Super Summit in Scottsdale, AZ highlighting best practices for implementation, professional development, and evolving perspectives on student use of AI.

Wendover Middle School is officially a 2025–2026 Pennsylvania Don Eichhorn “School to Watch”! This honor recognizes their commitment to excellence, student-centered learning, and a supportive school community.

🎉🌟 Spartans of the Month Honored at this week’s School Board Meeting. 🌟🎉