2012-2013 Annual report - Hempfield Area School District

Hempfield AreA ScHool diStrict
AnnuAl RepoRt to the Community
Highlights of the 2012-2013 School Year
Hempfield Area School district 2012-2013 Annual report
Message From The Superintendent
Dear Resident,
The Hempfield Area School District
school board, administration and staff are
proud to share the Annual Report to the
Community for the 2012-2013 school
year. Hempfield continues to have a
reputation for excellence in teaching and
learning across the region. The collective
efforts of every member within the
District, along with a visionary Board of
School Directors, engaged families and
community members, continually shape the high expectations
we hold for each Hempfield student. I am honored to work with
such dedicated people across each area of district operation, all
of whom focus their efforts to help the students we serve.
This annual report provides all constituents with an overview of
work completed last year, our student performance results, as
well as the ongoing effort to enhance our offerings available to
all students, improving our facilities and delivery of services,
while remaining fiscally responsible.
The 2012-2013 school year was full of positive accomplishments
in various areas across the District, including academic, athletic
and also staff achievements. The District also faced difficult
budgetary decisions and moved to create efficiencies in each
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school building and program. In this age of reduced state-level
funding for our public schools, it is paramount that we continue
to use creative planning and prudent spending processes to
ensure organizational stability and provide the necessary
programs for our students.
This community should be proud of its schools and in particular,
our students. They are polite, well-mannered young folks who
are eager to take advantage of the District’s offerings. Living in
a technologically and skill-driven world, our students continually
demonstrate strong competencies in areas that will serve them
well after their years at Hempfield. We are committed to creating
the best educational environment possible because there is no
greater investment than our children.
As a district, we strive for improvement in each of the seven goal
areas as outlined in our Strategic Plan, and this report will
highlight accomplishments from last year relating to these
goals. On behalf of all of us in the Hempfield Area School
District, thank you for your support!
Respectfully,
Andrew J. Leopold
Superintendent of Schools
curriculum and programs:
Goal: Enhance the quality of curriculum and programs to meet the needs of all district students
The Hempfield Area School District remains committed to continuously reviewing and updating its curriculum. The curriculum
review process is a comprehensive one that involves administrators, teachers, parents and students. As each subject area is
examined, the teams identify what are called "Essential Learning
Targets" -- what every student should know and be able to do
at the end of a course or content area. The result is a curriculum
that is focused on learning, not just on instruction. Built into
each curriculum plan is the important step of assessing and
monitoring student achievement. With a clearly defined learning plan, students know exactly what is expected of them and
how they are performing. Parents can monitor progress. Teachers are better equipped to identify and support students who
need additional assistance. The curriculum review process for
each subject spans Kindergarten through Grade 12. This ensures
that there is a sequence of learning that builds and strengthens
from early education through graduation. Listed are the curriculum cycle highlights of the 2012-2013 school year:
Curriculum Cycle 2012-2013
Fine Arts-Art, Music,
Physical Education
Science & Health
Business, Computers &
Information Technology
Mathematics
Reading-Language Arts
Library
Family & Consumer
Science
Gifted
Technology Education
Social Studies
Design
Plan
Plan
Evaluate & Improvement Action
Evaluate & Improvement Action
Evaluate & Improvement Action
Evaluate & Improvement Action
Students also celebrated Earth Day by participating in a campus
clean-up, collecting litter from the parking lot and Spartan Lane.
The annual Pasta Bridge Competition, sponsored by Carbone's
Restaurant and Baker Engineering, was held at St. Vincent
College. Thirty four teams from eight area high schools participated. Hempfield teams took second and third place holding
twenty-three pounds and nineteen pounds respectively.
Two teams of students participated in the National Energy
Technology Laboratory Regional Science Bowl. One team took
second in their division while another took first and advanced
to the regional finals winning $600 to assist in the purchase of
science equipment. A team of students competed in the Chain
Reaction Contraption Contest taking second overall out of fortyfour schools participating.
Mathematics Department
During the 2012-2013 school year the new course of study for
the Algebra I course was implemented to insure that the course
is aligned to the common core standards and the students are
prepared for the new Algebra I Keystone exam. In January the
Algebra I Keystone exam was administered to all students in 9th,
10th and 11th grade who had already completed Algebra I.
Over 81% of those tested scored at the proficient or advanced
levels. Students who were enrolled in Algebra I or Algebra I part
II took the exam in May.
Evaluate & Improvement Action
Evaluate & Improvement Action
Evaluate & Improvement Action
Science
The K-12 Science Curriculum Committee participated in the planning phase of their curriculum cycle. The integration of Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) initiatives will
be a major focus moving forward. The committee researched
best practices in the field of science education and attended the
STEM Summit in Pittsburgh where they had an opportunity to
listen to a variety of speakers and learn about model programs
across the state. The committee examined state and national
standards and developed a “road map” which articulates a vision
for the department. The committee will continue their work
during the 2013-2014 school year as they design their curriculum
and write their course of studies.
The students in the high school science department kept busy
with many extracurricular activities this year. Ecology students
volunteered at a "Hard to Recycle" event sponsored by
Westmoreland Cleanways. Students collected computers, TVs,
batteries and tires at Westmoreland County Community College.
Music
The Hempfield Area School District Music Department had a
terrific year. Over 2,600 students in grades 4-12 performed over
forty programs for more than 12,000 audience members.
Programs included the Concert Band, Concert Choirs, Jazz Band,
Select Ensembles, Show Choirs and the Marching Band’s
performance in Hawaii at the Honolulu Festival Parade.
Members of the K-12 Fine Arts Committee completed the design
phase of their curriculum cycle. The new courses of study incorporate technology at all grade levels. This new technology will
be in the hands of students during the 2013-2014 school year.
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curriculum and programs
Social Studies
The year began with National Constitution Day, with each grade
level focused on a specific aspect of the Constitution, providing
Hempfield student graduates with the knowledge of one of the
most important documents of the United States. The annual
Veteran’s Day assembly featured former student, AJ Gales, a
combat Marine. A total of four-hundred dollars was collected
for the local Veteran’s hospital.
The ninth grade honor students traveled to the Flight 93
memorial to visit the site and hear Vice President Biden speak.
This provided a deeper understanding of what that day meant
to America.
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Students in Project 18 met with over thirty guest speakers and
traveled to our Capital where they met with Governor Tom
Corbett. Students in Project 18 and the Government classes
sponsored a candidate forum prior to the school board elections
held in May.
The Social Studies Scholar Award was initiated. It recognizes a
graduating senior who shows a great interest in history and social
sciences as well as a very strong academic background and a
commitment to the community through charitable work.
Physical Education
One hundred and twenty tenth graders traveled to see the
exhibit 1968, “The Year that Rocked America,” at the Heinz
History Center. Students viewed a Huey helicopter and listened
to the music that developed in that decade, bringing history
alive to all who participated.
The K-12 members of the physical education curriculum committee worked to design new courses of study. The new curriculum
will allow the department to further increase the students’ efforts
in promoting lifelong health, well-being and physical fitness. This
curriculum will be implemented during the 2013-2014 school year.
The AP U.S. Government class traveled to Washington D.C.,
where they met Senators Casey and Toomey. Students sat in on
a Supreme Court case and met with the Chief of Staff at the
Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The overall success of the First Annual Tom Traynor Memorial 5K
Run/Walk that involved over 150 runners and walkers helped to
raise $4000 that was donated in Mr. Traynor’s name to the
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. The Second Annual
Tom Traynor Memorial 5K Run/Walk was held on June 4, 2013 on
the high school’s campus.
curriculum and programs
World Language
Libraries
The World Language Department earned a Silver PEP (PSMLA
Exemplary Program) Award for 2012-2013. The PEP Award
recognizes schools that offer world language programs that
enable students to attain high levels of proficiency. In order to
earn the PEP award, schools must submit documentation as
evidence that they met eleven indicators of exemplary performance based on criteria developed by national organizations to
delineate components of exemplary programs.
K-12 librarians taught information literacy skills and also implemented literature enrichment activities with their students. At the
high school and middle school levels these skills were taught in
integrated lessons collaborating with content area teachers.
Through the use of new technologies implemented in our classrooms, students are using more technology to become literate digital natives.
The World Language Department continues to integrate
technology in various forms to engage students, individualize
instruction, evaluate students’ speaking skills and provide
examples of authentic language so that students can develop
the ability to comprehend native speakers and model their own
language after those native speakers. Skype served as a means
for Hempfield students to communicate with students in Spain
and France, allowing them to experience practical use of the
learning in the classroom.
La Roche College collaborated with Hempfield Area High School
this year to offer college-in-high-school credits through their
Scholars Program. Three German and nine French students
earned college credits for their work in courses that were
accepted by La Roche as college-level work.
Latin and Spanish students participated in the National Latin and
Spanish Exams, earning honors in both. Spanish students earned
second and sixth place in the region and of the thirty students
who took the computer-mediated exam, many received ratings
of gold, silver, bronze and honorable mention based on national
percentiles.
Many of the elementary schools invited guest authors to speak to
students and parents. Award-winning author and storyteller Robin
Moore visited West Hempfield Elementary. He held assemblies for
the students, followed by small group writing workshops for
grades 3-5. He also held an evening program, "Creating and Collecting Family Stories," for the Title I parents and students. His presentations included story performance, audience participation,
demonstrations of old-time living skills and primitive musical instruments. In addition, Dave Crawley from KDKA TV was the guest
author at Fort Allen Elementary School and Judy Young was the
guest author at Stanwood Elementary School.
The middle school and high school librarians coached students at
the Westmoreland Interscholastic Reading Competition (WIRC)
this spring at Seton Hill University. West Hempfield Middle School
students placed third and the one of the high school teams placed
first. Harrold and Wendover Middle School hosted Jack Gantos,
Newbery award-winning author. Students read and listened to his
novels to prepare for his visit. He used his personal experiences to
model writing.
Both middle school students and high school students reached
out to current Hempfield elementary students to help them
develop an awareness of the advantages of learning a foreign
language. Middle school and high school French and Spanish
students created an informational video highlighting many of
our students.
Special Education:
Middle School Emotional Support
Fort Allen Elementary Autistic Support
A new middle school Emotional Support program, located at
Harrold Middle School and overseen by the Autism Education
Research Institute (AERI), is available to students who need a
higher level of emotional support throughout their school day.
In addition to having a classroom teacher with background in
special education, students are afforded the services of two
classroom aides and a master level behavioral therapist.
Students in this program also participate in a specialized social
skills curriculum as well as individualized behavior plans with rewards and consequences that are tailored to their specific needs.
Fort Allen Elementary is the home for our newly expanded
Autistic Support classrooms. Formerly housed at Bovard
Elementary with two classrooms, this program has now
expanded to three classrooms in its new location. Students in
this program have the opportunity to participate in all levels of
academic programming as well as interact with their regular
education peers. They also utilize technology on a daily basis
through use of individual iPads, incorporating social skills,
communication and other areas of the curriculum.
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Student performance
Goal: Develop multiple measures of assessments aligned to the curriculum to develop a plan for
increasing student performance
Keystone Exams
All students in eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh grade who completed courses in Algebra 1, Literature and Biology participated
in the Keystone Exams given in December. The Keystone exams
are end of course assessments designed to evaluate proficiency
in academic content. Beginning with the class of 2017, students
must score proficient or above in order to graduate. The Keystone Exams are replacing the eleventh grade Pennsylvania System for School Assessment (PSSA) test in mathematics, reading
and science. Current ninth and tenth grade students enrolled
in Algebra 1, Biology and Literature participated in the Keystone
Exams given in May.
# of
students
tested
% Scoring
3 or above
AP English Language
61
89%
AP Macroeconomics
46
89%
AP Calculus AB
38
100%
AP U.S. History
5
80%
AP Chemistry
20
85%
AP Calculus BC
14
100%
2013 Advanced Placement Awards
Total Scholars - 48 students
AP Scholar Award – 25 students (Granted to students who
receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams):
AP German Language
2
50%
AP Spanish Language
3
100%
AP French Language
1
100%
Alexander Androkites
Solomon Astley
Julia Begeman
Brian Boyle
Megan Boyle
Vincent DeGregory
Ryan Doran
Marlee Grant
Michael Grott
Nicholas Grott
Zachary Iezzi
Amand Kedzierski
Katie Knight
AP English Literature
22
95%
AP Physics B
3
100%
AP World History
19
63%
AP U.S. Govt/Politics
10
60%
AP Biology
11
82%
Christian Loy
Adam McConville
Kayla Miller
Kaylee Miner
Randal Moore
Alexandra Mull
Kelly O'Neill
Mastthew Poskus
Derek Schomer
Mara Staines
Cody Wassel
Bradley Wolfe
AP Scholar with Honor Award – 11 students (Granted to
students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP
Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these
exams):
Bogdan Enache
Megan Fair
Emily Hake
Diana Mansour
Kush Patel
Nathan Schuerman
Brent Smedley
Brendan Stack
Katherine Stupar
Lee Weir
Sarah Wolinsky
AP Scholar with Distinction Award – 12 students (Granted to
students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP
Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these
exams):
Taylor Cannon
Chandler Crusan
Joseph Gamber
Tessa Helble
Stephen Kistner
Dylan Leone
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Advanced Placement Exams 2013
Advanced Placement
Exams offered to
Students
Alexis Ritson
Hailey Rogers
Liliana Seabol
Taylor Spangler
Todd Ulmer
Zachary Wilson
facilities
Goal: Develop a plan to assess district facilities and recommend changes necessary to ensure that the
needs of students, staff and community are met
Wendover Middle School Renovation
The twenty-seven million dollar renovation of Wendover Middle
School has continued throughout the past year. To date, 75% of
the work is complete with a target completion date of late
November, 2013. Some of the highlights completed are: the
library, sixth, seventh and eighth grade wings and a newly
constructed cafeteria and kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with
new, modern, high-efficiency equipment, as well as additional
space to enhance the dining experience. Work continues on the
administrative office and nurses suite. Construction also
continues on the locker rooms, gymnasium and auditorium.
The District upgraded the computer capability within the
building, and has installed wireless accessibility throughout the
building with a look to the future with respect to Internet
technology and wireless accessibility in the educational setting.
off site and changes in demand and usage can be
implemented at a moment’s
notice. Security issues have
been addressed and the
building will feature the
latest technology in security
monitoring. Finally, a completely new roof is being
installed as each section of the building is completed.
A great deal of planning, work and inspection
has gone into this major project and
the end result will be another
proud addition to the Hempfield
Area School District.
A completely renovated
state-of-the-art heating
and cooling system is
being installed with
energy efficiency as the
primary goal. The system
will be monitored
Stanwood and Fort Allen Playgrounds
Stanwood and Fort Allen playgrounds went through a transformation this year, with new equipment being added to both. Additionally, Stanwood added new mulch to the entire play area.
The equipment includes upper body strength builders, such as
monkey bars, climbing walls, camel climber and hand-over-hand
bars. New swings, tire and sling seats were added for safety and
enjoyment. In addition, handicap accessible equipment was included in Fort Allen’s package. Students happily enjoyed their
new play areas during the last few months of the school year.
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technology
Goal: Enhance the technology program to meet the individual students, staff and community needs
while maintaining and updating equipment and training
The 2012-2013 school year was an innovative year in regard to
Information Technology at Hempfield Area. This was the first
year that we worked in a fully outsourced technology environment. Cloudcast, our IT contractor, was instrumental in moving
the District forward with many technology improvements. The
biggest change was the migration to Google web-based mail
that offers many services such as:
● Web-based email that works on any Internet connected
device (PCs, tablets, smartphones)
● School-based instant messaging
● Multi-person video conferencing with integrated
document collaboration capabilities
● Online file system that allows teachers to access their
files on all of their devices from anywhere in the world
(Teachers now use this system to distribute class
materials and collect homework.)
● Online solutions for word processing, spreadsheets and
presentations that integrate with Microsoft Office
● Full calendaring solution for scheduling people and
resources like conference rooms or equipment
● Online video hosting and
management that enables
secure hosting and
sharing of school
videos of learning
and training-creating a
cloud based
AV library
● Contact
Management
that offers
shared contacts
● Website content
management
and hosting
that provides
code-free creation
and management of
websites for classes,
school groups and
activities
● Adaptive email and
Web security—
spam and virus filtering
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In addition, the district implemented Virtual Desktop computing
in several labs. This enabled the district to:
● Increase support for end-users by making it possible to
centrally install, patch and support end user devices
from a central location
● Extend hardware life cycle of lab computers (Because
very little local processing power is required to run
virtual applications, the district is now able to extend
the useful life of its lab computers significantly.)
● Improve data security, back-up and disaster recovery
capabilities of lab computers (By virtualizing the
district’s lab computers, all computing occurs in
parallel--whereby multiple copies of data are stored on
the fly and can be restored if needed to any point in
time with the click of a button.)
The strategy for 2013-14 is to continue improving the
Information Technology “experience” of the staff by fine-tuning
the usability and accessibility of technology by further investing
in infrastructure and, more importantly, offering more training.
Staff development:
Goal: Develop a plan to promote a positive school climate where student needs are foremost and staff
has opportunities for ongoing collaborative growth and training
Writing Training
The elementary teachers participated in staff development to
help foster a love of writing in their students. A cadre of
Hempfield Area educators participated in a month long summer institute sponsored by the Western Pennsylvania Writing
Project at the University of Pittsburgh. These teachers shared
numerous writing ideas with the elementary staff. The teachers participated in a variety of writing workshop activities and
had an opportunity to participate, firsthand, in the steps of the
writing process, in much the same way their students experience writing in their classrooms. This initiative will continue in
the 2013-2014 school year as we work together to foster a love
for writing in our students and staff.
Summer Technology Training
K-12 teachers participated in a wide range of classes to improve their technological expertise in the classroom. These
classes were taught by our own in-house experts who use
technology in their classrooms on a daily basis. It included
training on Mimio and Smart interactive white boards, Discovery Education, Animoto, Web Design, Centricity for Schoolwires, Google Apps, Google Forms, Google Drive, Google Sites,
Kurzweil and Parent and Student Communication.
Teacher Effectiveness
The elementary, middle and high school principals participated
in a year-long pilot of the new Pennsylvania Teacher Effectiveness Evaluation System. Each administrator participated in training at the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit. They piloted the
instrument with volunteer teachers in each building. The new
evaluation system consists of a pre-conference, self-reflection,
formal observation, post conference, goal setting and walkthrough observations.
Trainings were held with staff throughout the 2012-2013 school
year to prepare them for implementation of the assessment system which will begin during the 2013-2014 school year.
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communications and community partnerships:
Goal: Improve internal and external communications with students, parents and staff and foster
partnerships with universities, businesses and community organizations
Education Foundation
The Hempfield Area School District Education Foundation is a
privately-funded foundation dedicated to improving educational
opportunities in the Hempfield Area School District. The foundation was organized in 2013 by school board members, educators
and community leaders to promote excellence in education.
The foundation will support Hempfield Area School District students and teachers by providing monies beyond those available
through state and local funding for imaginative and innovative
educational programs and projects. It will also fund several merit
scholarships yearly.
The foundation is operated through tax-exempt donations from
individuals, corporations and foundations for the benefit of students and teachers. Contributions are tax-deductible and stay in
the Hempfield Area School District to benefit our children and
enrich our community. Fifty percent of the contributions received
each year will be used to fund current projects/initiatives, with
the remaining percentage of funding being placed in a permanent endowment fund, the interest from which will be expended
on future educational initiatives.
The foundation graciously accepts donations of
any amount all throughout the year. If you are
looking for a special way to honor or memorialize
an individual or family member, the foundation
welcomes those types of donations as well.
Special Scholarships in honor or memory of an
individual are also an option. If you would like to
contribute to their “Bucks for Bricks” program,
you can purchase bricks on which you can
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have your name, or possibly the names of your sons or daughters,
engraved along with special dates on bricks that are being used
to create an alumnae garden in front of and around the flag pole
outside the high school. Benches may also be purchased for the
area.
For more information about the Hempfield Area School District
Education Foundation or to become a contributor today, please
call the Superintendent's Office at 724-850-2230.
communications and community partnerships:
Stanwood Ballet-Symphony-Museum Partnership
Harrold Middle School E.I.T.C. Grant
The fourth graders at Stanwood Elementary School participated
in the final phase of a three-year collaboration with the
Westmoreland Museum of American Art and the Pittsburgh
Ballet Theatre. During this project, students observed Pittsburgh
Ballet students and worked together to create movements. These
movements were inspired by landscape paintings that students
viewed during a field trip to the museum. These activities were
connected in their art, music, library, physical education and
technology classes. Pulling together all they learned, students
created an art, movement and poetry performance titled,
“Layering Landscapes.” The fourth graders performed at the
Westmoreland Museum’s Family Day and the Family Arts Evening
at Stanwood Elementary. The project ended with a special
performance by the Westmoreland Symphony.
Harrold Middle School has received a $6,000 E.I.T.C. grant from
The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County. The
money has been put to great use allowing the purchase of two
Smart Boards for the building. The Boards have been installed in
our Family and Consumer Science lab and in a Health and
Physical Education Classroom.
The teachers have incorporated this new technology into their
lessons. Students are able to interact with the content in new
ways. In both cases, student engagement has taken on a new
meaning. Instead of showing or demonstrating things, students
are interacting with the content. The teachers are able to create
“game-like” lessons to further engage their students.
School Safety
Goal: Maintain the emphasis on school safety and continue to strengthen and enhance programs in all
school buildings from both internal and external threats
Drug Summit
Pennsylvania Attorney General, Kathleen G. Kane was the keynote
speaker at Hempfield Area School District’s Community Drug
Awareness Discussion held at Hempfield Area High School in
March. Over 1,200 attendees listed to Kane along with Deputy
Note: The boxes in front of the panelists are filled with drugs seized
throughout Westmoreland County.
Director of Demand Reduction for
Drug Control, David K. Mineta,
Senior Supervisory Special Agent,
Richard Shaheen, Westmoreland
County Detective, Anthony “Tony”
Marcoccci, Westmoreland County
District Attorney, John W. Peck,
Judge Alfred B. Bell, Judge
Christopher A. Feliciani, Westmoreland County Sheriff, Jonathan Held,
Westmoreland County Coroner,
Kenneth A. Bacha, Director of
Community Prevention Services
for Westmoreland County, Tim
Phillips, and founder of Sage’s Army, Mr. Carmen Capozzi,
Substance abuse awareness, effects of substance abuse and
avenues to help support family and friends affected by substance
abuse were some of the main topics of the night.
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Graduating class of 2013
HONOR GRADS 2012-2013
Chloe Marie Adams
Alexander Thomas Androkites
Hunter Stephen Bagiatis
Chelsi Lynne Bartlow
Abby Lynn Bayus
Olivia Marie Berger
Destin Troy Bernie
Carly Ann Bryan
Mary Elizabeth Burns
Alexis Lee Cammarata
Taylor Marie Cannon
Lauren Marie Condrasky
Rebecca Lynn Cribbs
Chandler Giovanni Crusan
Arnold Colton Cutrell
Trevor Scott Dahl
Isaac Antolin Davies
Gina Doloris DeFloria
Vincent Thomas DeGregory
Ryan Patrick Doran
Kayla Brown Dowling
Megan Denise Fair
Jonathan James Faye
Janista Erin Frank
Rachel Ann Fyalkowski
Joseph Thomas Gamber
Angela Nicole Gettemy
Ryan Patrick Giernacky
Madison Ruth Gongaware
Emily Ann Hake
Alec Charles Harvat
Tessa Michelle Helble
Tyler Scott Hendrick
Justin Patrick Horn
Kenneth Michael Johnston
Corey Shawn Keenan
Julie Morgan Kimmick
Stephen Dale Kistner
Katie Janelle Knight
Joshua Harry Lammert
Thomas Alexander Lawson
Dylan Thomas Leone
Christian Robert Loy
Diana Hope Mansour
Alexis Dominique Masterson
Adam Anthony Mennano
Highlights of the Class of 2013
n 501 ranked seniors
n 86% are planning to further their education
n $3,219,255.00 amount of scholarship money
received by the Class of 2013
n 5 seniors received the National Merit Scholar
Recognition
n 97 seniors were members of the National
Honor Society
n 42 seniors participated in the Hempfield
Enrichment Program (HEP)
Randal Emerson Moore
Alexandra Caitlin Mull
Bryanna Lynn Nalevanko
Ashton Ann Pallitto
Alex James Pedder
Taylor Alisa Pringle
Alexis Rae Ritson
Hailey Renee Rogers
Torri Liane Ruff
Julia Ann Ryan
Nathan Charles Sakal
Justine Virginia Scheloske
Adria Jaide Schlesman
Nathan John Schuerman
Liliana Genta Seabol
Carly Patrice Shean
Tyler John Sidehamer
Brent William Smedley
Alexa Anna Smith
Jeffrey Ryan Smith
Carolyn Renae Sossong
Taylor Raelle Spangler
Alaina Deann Sphon
Brendan Maurice Stack
Taylor Marie Stack
Katherine Michelle Stupar
Andee Ray Stynchula
Christopher James Swank
Ellen Knowlson Thorne
Levi Christian Toth
Ryan Robert Trout
Todd Phillip Ulmer
Alaina Rae Ventura
Erin Renee Ward
Jeffrey Paul Ward
Lee Caroline Weir
Rachael Maura Werksman
Zachary Brad Wilson
Sarah Ann Wolinsky
Erica Lindsay Yohman
Ryan James Zabrosky
TOP FIVE (5) HONOR GRADUATES
FOR 2012-13:
Taylor Marie Cannon
Joseph Thomas Gamber
Tessa Michelle Helble
Stephen Dale Kistner
Taylor Raelle Spangler
Partial List of Colleges for Class of 2013
Allegheny College
Bloomsburg University
Brigham Young University
California University of Pennsylvania
Carlow University
Chatham University
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Coastal Carolina University
College of Wooster
Duquesne University
Edinboro University
Gannon University
Geneva College
Georgetown University
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George Mason University
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Kent State University
La Roche College
North Carolina State University
Ohio State University
Old Dominion University
Penn State University
Point Park College
Robert Morris University
Saint Francis University
Saint Vincent College
Seton Hill University
Shippensburg
Slippery Rock
State University of New York
Temple University
University of North Carolina
University of Pittsburgh
University of Vermont
Utah State University
Vanderbilt University
Washington & Jefferson College
Waynesburg College
West Virginia University
Westminster College
Wheeling Jesuit University
Youngstown State University
Budget Highlights for the 2013-2014 School Year
For the 2013-14 school year, Hempfield Area School District budgeted $81,817,524 in revenues. In comparison to our neighboring school districts, we have a low millage value. The chart below
compares Hempfield to other similar local school districts. The
school board did raise real estate taxes in order to assist with increasing costs for fiscal year 2013-14. The millage rate is now at
73.12 mills. A property whose assessed value is $22,198 would
see a tax bill at face value for $1623 or $73.12 on each $1,000.00
of assessed value.
Millage Rates Compared
Norwin
Hempfield
Penn-Trafford
Latrobe
Greensburg Salem
Franklin Regional
2012-13
67.25
71.62
74.85
76.00
79.96
87.68
2013-14
67.90
73.12
74.85
77.00
81.21
87.68
Increase
.65
1.50
0.00
1.00
1.25
0.00
Hempfield Area School District Expenditures
The budgeted expenditures for the 2013-14 school year totals
$84,317,524. These expenses are segregated into various
categories such as regular and special education instruction,
support services and debt service. As illustrated in the pie chart,
82% of the district’s expenditures are comprised of salaries,
benefits and debt service costs. These expenditures represent
costs that are not easily changed in future years and are
sometimes referred to as fixed costs. The other categories include
such items as teaching supplies and textbooks, office and student
supplies, new and replacement equipment, contracted services
and operating leases, which account for approximately 18% of
the budget.
Salaries - 37%
Benefits - 19%
Suppies - 5%
Hempfield Area School District Revenue
Hempfield Area School District receives approximately 51% of its
budgeted revenue from local property taxes. In addition, local
employment taxes and wage taxes make up 10%, taking Hempfield’s total revenue from local sources to 61% of total revenues.
The district is comprised of six municipalities: Adamsburg
Borough, Hempfield Township, Hunker Borough, Manor Borough,
New Stanton Borough and Youngwood Borough, which have a
combined assessed value of $624,268,490. This assessed value is
estimated to generate $43,325,141 of local property tax
revenues.
State revenue accounts for approximately 37% of the district’s
budgeted revenues. The district receives state revenue for basic
education, special education and transportation services provided
by the district. The additional support required to fund the district
is comprised of federal funding and the district’s fund balance.
The fund balance is made up of money remaining at the end of
the fiscal year after all expenses have been paid. These funds are
then earmarked for the next year’s budget. The district’s fund balance equals approximately 9% of the overall expenditure budget.
The pie chart shows a breakdown of revenue sources. The District
is funded primarily by local tax revenues and then State subsidies.
Other - 13%
Debt Coverate - 11%
One final way to look at expenditures is in terms of a one dollar
bill. For every dollar of general fund revenue, 79.9 cents goes
directly into educational programs which includes the cost of
teachers, principals, supplies, transportation and the central
administration costs to support educational programs. Only 9.6
cents is used for maintenance of our facilities and the operations
of the business office. Finally, 10.5 cents of that dollar is for debt
that was issued to keep our schools up to date. So when
someone asks, “Where does our money go once it is in the
general fund?” You now know that nearly $.80 of every dollar
is directly impacting our students and the programs we offer.
2013-14 Budgeted Revenue
State - 37%
Local - 61%
Federal - 1%
Other - 1%
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Hempfield Area School district
Seated from left to right: Dr. Barbara Marin, Michele Fischer, Pamela Naggy, Sonya Brajdic, Diane Ciabattoni, Dr. Jeanne Smith
Standing from left to right: Dr. Mark Gross, George DeCaro, Dennis Slyman, Jude Abraham, Michael Kusma, Douglas Lawson, Joesph Lutz,
Randy Stoner, Andrew Leopold (not pictured: Robert McDonald)
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS
Sonya L. Brajdic - President
Diane S. Ciabattoni - Vice President
Michele V. Fischer
Michael J. Kusma
Douglas W. Lawson
Joseph M. Lutz
Robert A. McDonald
Jeanne S. Smith
Randy L. Stoner
Pamela A. Naggy – Secretary
Dennis J. Slyman – Solicitor
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Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Andrew Leopold
(724) 850-2231
leopolda@hasdpa.net
Director of Special Education
Mr. Jeffrey Coover
(724) 850-2457
cooverj@hasdpa.net
Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education
Dr. Mark Gross
(724) 850-2232
grossm@hasdpa.net
Human Resources Director
Mr. George DeCaro
(724) 850-2222
decarog@hasdpa.net
Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education
Dr. Barbara Marin
(724) 850-2227
marinb@hasdpa.net
Director of Buildings & Grounds
Mr. Christopher Meyer
(724) 523-8673
meyerc@hasdpa.net
Business Manager
Mr. Jude Abraham
(724) 850-2238
abrahamj@hasdpa.net
Transportation Supervisor
Mr. Leonard Coniglio
(724) 523-8600
conigliol@hasdpa.net
Director of Pupil Services
Mr. David Johnston
(724) 850-2229
johnstond@hasdpa.net
Athletic Director
Mr. Gregory Meisner
(724) 850-2078
meisnerg@hasdpa.net
FT. ALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
560 Baltzer Meyer Pike, Greensburg, PA 15601
Telephone: (724) 850-2501
Fax: (724) 850-2502
Mrs. Marty Rovedatti-Jackson, Principal
E-mail: rovedattim@hasdpa.net
Carolyn Ryan, Guidance Counselor
Cathy Stupar, Nurse (724) 850-2505
MAXWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1101 Old Salem Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
Telephone: (724) 850-3500
Fax: (724) 850-3501
Mrs. Alene Mancini, Principal
E-mail: mancinia@hasdpa.net
Jennifer Bauer, Guidance Counselor
Kelly Wassel, Nurse (724) 850-3504
STANWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
255 Arona Road, New Stanton, PA 15672
Telephone: (724) 838-4000
Fax: (724) 838-4001
Dr. Raymond Burk, Principal
E-mail: burkr@hasdpa.net
Sarah Taylor, Guidance Counselor
Kelly Wassel, Nurse (724) 838-4008
WEST HEMPFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
469 Wendel Road, Irwin, PA 15642
Telephone: (724) 850-2780
Fax: (724) 850-2781
Mr. Randall Sarnelli, Principal
E-mail: sarnellir@hasdpa.net
Lisa Maloney, Guidance Counselor
Susan Burd, Nurse (724) 850-2751
WEST POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
533 St. Andrews Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601
Telephone: (724) 850-2270
Fax: (724) 850-2271
Mrs. Audrey Dell, Principal
E-mail: della@hasdpa.net
Melissa Ciesielski, Guidance Counselor
Vicki Stoner, Nurse (724) 850-2278
HARROLD MIDDLE SCHOOL
1368 Middletown Road, Greensburg, Pa 15601
Phone: (724) 850-2301
Fax: (724) 836-8262
Mr. Jason Lochner, Principal
E-mail: lochnerj@hasdpa.net
Judy Varcalli & Julianne Scott, Guidance Counselors
Cathy Stupar, Nurse (724) 850-2308
WENDOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
425 Wendover Jr. High Road, Greensburg, Pa 15601
Phone: (724) 838-4070
Fax: (724) 838-4071
Ms. Deanna Mikesic, Principal
E-mail: mikesicd@hasdpa.net
Ray Killen & Julianne Scott, Guidance Counselors
Melissa McKee, Nurse (724) 838-4078
WEST HEMPFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL
156 Northumberland Dr., Irwin, Pa 15642
Phone: (724) 850-2140
Fax: (724) 864-5103
Mr. Aaron Steinly, Principal
E-mail: steinlya@hasdpa.net
Roger Downs & Julianne Scott, Guidance Counselors
Susan Burd, Nurse (724) 850-2148
HEMPFIELD AREA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
4345 Route 136, Greensburg, Pa 15601
Phone: (724) 834-9000
Fax: (724) 850-2090
Ms. Kathleen Charlton, Principal
(charltonk@hasdpa.net)
Christopher Brasco, Assistant Principal
brascoc@hasdpa.net
Steven DeLisle, Assistant Principal
delisles@hasdpa.net
David Vezendy, Assistant Principal
vezendyd@hasdpa.net
Joe Altman, Guidance Counselor
altmanj@hasdpa.net
Carla Livermore, Guidance Counselor
livermorec@hasdpa.net
Julie Razza, Guidance Counselor
razzaj@hasdpa.net
Terri Reiss, Guidance Counselor
reisst@hasdpa.net
Dom Vaccaro, Guidance Counselor
vaccarod@hasdpa.net
Melissa McKee, Nurse (724) 850-2074
Charlene Magnuson, Nurse (724) 850-2098
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HEMPFIELD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
4347 Route 136
Greensburg, PA 15601
Hempfield Area School District
4347 Route 136, Greensburg, PA 15601
724.834.2590
724.850.2098 (fax)
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