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On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Joseph A. McNeil Elementary School and David Paterson Elementary School proudly celebrated a joint Grade 6 Moving Up Ceremony, honoring scholars as they completed their elementary school years and prepared for the transition to middle school.
![π Live: 6th Grade Moving Up Ceremony β David Paterson & Joseph A. McNeil SchoolsΒ]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782310654/hempsteadschoolsorg/xibfdsyysiyjl0q7iton/movingpceremonythumbnail_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782310654/hempsteadschoolsorg/xibfdsyysiyjl0q7iton/movingpceremonythumbnail_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782310654/hempsteadschoolsorg/xibfdsyysiyjl0q7iton/movingpceremonythumbnail_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782310654/hempsteadschoolsorg/xibfdsyysiyjl0q7iton/movingpceremonythumbnail_1.jpg","width":1144}])
Join us live as David Paterson School and Joseph A. McNeil School celebrate their 6th grade students at their Moving Up Ceremony!
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![π Hempstead UFSD Moving Up Ceremonies 2026 π]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780324248/hempsteadschoolsorg/v2u6vm2v8b4u8zd5a1nm/movingupthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780324248/hempsteadschoolsorg/v2u6vm2v8b4u8zd5a1nm/movingupthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1780324248/hempsteadschoolsorg/v2u6vm2v8b4u8zd5a1nm/movingupthumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1780324248/hempsteadschoolsorg/v2u6vm2v8b4u8zd5a1nm/movingupthumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1780324248/hempsteadschoolsorg/v2u6vm2v8b4u8zd5a1nm/movingupthumbnail.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1780324248/hempsteadschoolsorg/v2u6vm2v8b4u8zd5a1nm/movingupthumbnail.png","width":1672}])
The Hempstead Union Free School District is proud to celebrate our scholars as they reach important academic milestones. We look forward to honoring the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of our scholars during this year’s Moving Up Ceremonies.
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Last week, Joseph A. McNeil Elementary School was filled with energy and excitement as students, teachers, and staff came together for a fantastic Field Day celebration! The event gave everyone an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, stay active, and celebrate as a school community.
![McNeil Shows Spirit for Knicks Day!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781195371/hempsteadschoolsorg/rhupcarokpmoeemirsqb/FullSizeRender.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781195371/hempsteadschoolsorg/rhupcarokpmoeemirsqb/FullSizeRender.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1781195371/hempsteadschoolsorg/rhupcarokpmoeemirsqb/FullSizeRender.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1781195371/hempsteadschoolsorg/rhupcarokpmoeemirsqb/FullSizeRender.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1781195371/hempsteadschoolsorg/rhupcarokpmoeemirsqb/FullSizeRender.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1781195371/hempsteadschoolsorg/rhupcarokpmoeemirsqb/FullSizeRender.jpg","width":2200}])
Yesterday, the Joseph A. McNeil School proudly celebrated Knicks Day, with students and staff coming together to show their school spirit in support of the New York Knicks during their game.
![Wear Orange and Blue Day β School Spirit Celebration]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1780690695/hempsteadschoolsorg/unufcqzcy6koauyqqtb2/knickcrop.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1780690695/hempsteadschoolsorg/unufcqzcy6koauyqqtb2/knickcrop.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1780690695/hempsteadschoolsorg/unufcqzcy6koauyqqtb2/knickcrop.jpg","width":606}])
Dear Joseph A. McNeil Elementary School Families,
Get ready to show your school spirit and represent New York pride.
On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, students and staff are invited to participate in a special Wear Orange and Blue Day in support of the New York Knicks.
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Dear Parent/Guardian,
The Hempstead School District will offer a half-day Summer School Program for current Grade 6 students during Summer 2026 to support academic growth and transition to ABGS Middle School.
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Dear Parent/Guardian,
The Hempstead School District is pleased to offer a half-day Elementary Summer School Program for students in Grades 1–5 for Summer 2026.