EPES News

Can you believe we are just two weeks away from the start of our new school year?? The anticipation is surely building as we kick off a new year. Make sure to mark your calendar's for Sneak-A-Peek, your first chance to meet your teacher and see your new classroom space. 

To make the day extra special this year, we are thrilled to announce that East Pete Fire Company, Northern Regional Police, and LifeLion EMS will also be here to celebrate the start of a new year! We can't wait to have all of you back so soon!

 

The 2026–27 school year is almost here, and we're excited to welcome our Black Knights back! Be sure to mark these important dates on your calendar:

Transportation Info, Student Schedules, and Teacher Assignments will be available in PowerSchool.

• Thursday, August 6: Transportation Info (Also available in the Stopfinder App)
• Friday, August 7: Student Schedules & Teacher Assignments
• Wednesday, August 12: Letters will be mailed home with building information

If you have trouble accessing PowerSchool or need to create an account, email powerschool@hempfieldsd.org.

Secondary School Tours/Walk the Halls

• LMS: August 13 | 6:30–7:30 pm
• CMS: August 18 | 6:30–7:30 pm
• HHS: August 21 | 9:00 am–12:00 pm
• Also: CMS will host Cruise the Halls, and LMS will host a Sneak-a-Peek. Those dates can be found on our district calendar.

Elementary Sneak-a-Peek

• August 24 | 10:00–11:00 am (LIC: 9:30–10:30 am)

Step Up Day (Rising 7th & 9th Grade Students)

• August 24
• CMS & LMS: 7:10–11:40 am (Buses will pick up at normal time. Doors open for car riders at 7:10 am)
• HHS: 7:20 am–12:00 pm

First Day of School: Tuesday, August 25

Click on the district calendar to find additional dates for the upcoming school year. https://www.hempfieldsd.org/calendar-79

Welcome to August at East Petersburg Elementary!! It's hard to believe that we'll be back in the swing of the school year before the end of the month. More information will come out over the next few weeks, but I wanted to share with you the EPES Calendar of Events for the 26-27 school year! This calendar will come home in print on the first day of school, but it is also available here digitally. We look forward to all of these great event and more as we dive into the new school year!

Any 7th, 8th, or 9th grade student interested in joining the Jr. High Cross Country team for the 2026-2027 school year should join the Schoology Group with the access code: 7WRWQ9KNN2. There is no sign-up; you just need to complete your ATS Portal by August 12th. Here is a link to show you how to set up the ATS Portal:

https://www.hempfieldsd.org/athletics/athletic-resources/ats-athlete-portal-instructions

Practices are held Monday-Friday, from 3-4:30, at Landisville Middle School. A shuttle bus will provide transportation from CMS to LMS after school. Pick-up will be at the LMS Cafeteria Entrance. We will have some voluntary runs over the next few weeks if you are interested. These will be posted on our Schoology Group.  

Registration is open for Fall 2026 Travel and Intramural Baseball! Registration will close on August 5th!
Visit https://www.playhya.com to sign up.

Travel Baseball

HYA participates in the Lancaster County Youth Baseball League (LCYBL) for travel baseball. The fall season runs mid-August through late October. LCYBL uses the following age divisions based on birthdate:

• 10U: Ages 9–10 — Birthdates from 5/1/2016 to 4/30/2019
• 12U: Ages 11–12 — Birthdates from 5/1/2014 to 4/30/2016
• 14U: Ages 13–14 — Birthdates from 5/1/2012 to 4/30/2014

Game Format: Doubleheaders on Saturday with two 5-inning games (3-hour total time limit).

Team Placement: The fall season includes two competition levels: Section 1 (highest level) and Section 2. Teams will be formed based on registration numbers, prior experience, and spring team placements. No evaluations will be held for fall travel baseball.

Have questions about your player’s level or placement? Reach out to Brian Biggs at HYAbaseball.BrianBiggs@gmail.com.

Intramural Baseball

The Fall 2026 Intramural Baseball season runs mid-August through late October. Divisions are based on age and skill level:

• Ponies (Ages 5–7)
  • Birthdates: 5/1/2019 – 4/30/2022
  • Tee-ball format for first-year players learning the basics.
  • One practice during the week; games Saturday AM’s. (Fields located at Salunga Firehall and Centerville Middle School).

• Minors (Ages 6–8)
  • Birthdates: 5/1/2018 – 4/30/2020
  • Coach-pitch level for beginner or second-year players.
  • Two practices per week with games Saturday AM’s / Saturday afternoons. (Field is Centerville Middle School).

• Majors (Ages 7–10)
  • Birthdates: 5/1/2016 – 4/30/2019
  • For more experienced players. Those with a strong interest in baseball or prior Majors experience are encouraged to consider travel baseball as well.
  • Two practices per week  with games Saturday AM’s (Field is Centerville Middle School).

Special Note for 10U-Eligible Players: If your player is eligible for 10U, this fall is a great opportunity to play travel baseball. Fall travel baseball provides a lower-pressure, instructional environment designed to help players adjust to the pace, rules, and structure of travel baseball.

Financial Assistance

HYA is committed to making baseball accessible to all children in our community. If financial concerns are a barrier, please reach out and we will work with you.

Thank you all for a great spring season! We hope you have a fantastic summer and look forward to seeing you on the field this fall!

Brian Biggs
HYA Travel Baseball Coordinator
HYAbaseball.BrianBiggs@gmail.com

Brian Schneider
HYA Intramural Baseball Coordinator
HYACoachBrian@gmail.com