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Hempfield School District Mission

The Hempfield School District takes pride in its history and traditions.  It enjoys a reputation for academic excellence and strives to maintain that reputation while serving the changing needs of its students over time.  The school district recognizes that not all children learn the same way or come to school with the same background. Its teachers strive to meet each learner where he or she is and work with them to maximize their potential.  Academically, the schools strive to stimulate students who think independently, express themselves clearly, and respect themselves and others. Their goal is to help students to be well-rounded individuals who are socially, emotionally, and physically healthy.

Elementary Schools

Younger students are served by seven smaller elementary schools located throughout the Hempfield School District: Centerville Elementary (grades K-6), East Petersburg Elementary (grades K-6), Farmdale Elementary (grades K-6), Landisville Primary Center (grades K-3), Landisville Intermediate Center (grades 4-6), Mountville Elementary (grades K-6), and Rohrerstown Elementary (grades K-6).  Each of these schools has a student body of roughly 500-600 students, maintaining a small school feel that is good for young children.  All of the elementary schools have an overall attendance rate of about 96%. Test scores support the quality of elementary education in the Hempfield School District.  Reading proficiency scores range from 70% at Landisville Primary Center to 84% at Centerville Elementary School. Math proficiency scores range from 75% at Farmdale Elementary to 94% at Landisville Primary Center.

Secondary Schools

The Hempfield School District is served by two middle schools: Centerville Middle School and Landisville Middle School, both with a student body of between 500 and 600 students.  Both schools have an attendance rate of about 96% and boast strong test scores.  Students at both schools have scores of about 80% proficiency in math and about 84% proficiency in reading.

All public school students attend one high school, Hempfield High School.  It is a larger school, with over 2,000 students.  Hempfield High School is a high-performing school, with 75% of the students proficient in math and 77% proficient in reading.  In addition to their strong academics, Hempfield secondary schools offer a variety of extracurricular activities that are important in preparing students for college or work after high school.  Music department offerings for the middle and high schools include chorus, band, and orchestra. The high school has its own Performing Arts Center that offers music, visual arts, dance theater, and musical theater.  Recent productions from the dance and musical theater include The Body Electric and the Phantom of the Opera. The athletic department offers a total of 66 different team sports at the varsity, junior varsity, junior high, and junior high junior varsity levels.  Hempfield schools have won 17 PIAA championships in the past 18 years. Sports, performing arts, and other extracurricular activities help students develop physically, socially, emotionally, and morally. All of these activities are considered within the broader spectrum of scholastic development.

Living in The Hempfield School District

If you are searching for a home in Lancaster County,  the Hempfield School District probably has something for you.  This area includes both rural and suburban homes offered at a wide variety of price points.  It is a great location for commuters because of its positioning between the Rt. 30 and Rt. 238 split.  Because of the way it is sandwiched between the Rt. 30/Rt. 238 split, it is easy for commuters to access major highways quickly.

While there is no town center, per se, in this area, the large number of recreational facilities offer meeting points around which the community can gather.  

• The Hempfield recCenter is a joint operation between East Hempfield, West Hempfield, Mountville, East Petersburg, and the Hempfield School District.  The recCenter has an indoor and outdoor pool, group exercise classes, and tennis courts. It offers free childcare, before- and after-school care, and summer camp for children.  Senior citizens can participate in group exercise through Silver Sneakers, a nationwide exercise program specifically designed for people over the age of 65.
• The recCenter also operates West Hempfield’s nine public parks.  Some of these parks are in residential areas and are meant to serve neighborhood residents.  Others are larger and include facilities such as rental pavilions, baseball and soccer fields, basketball and volleyball courts, a hockey rink, hiking trails, swings, and playground equipment.
• East Hempfield owns and operates the Four Season Golf Complex, which features a fully-equipped 18 hole, 121-acre golf course as well as 80 acres of open and recreational space.  East Hempfield is also home to the Lancaster Junction Trail and three parks: the Noel Dorwart Park, the Nolt Road Park, and the Amos Herr Park. Amos Herr is the flagship park, featuring a “dream park” play area, a rental pavilion, soccer and baseball fields, a tennis court, bocce court, basketball courts, and volleyball courts.  

What Hempfield School District Has to Offer

Hempfield School District has so much to offer in terms of community and quality of life.  If you are considering a move to Hempfield School District, reach out to the Jeremy Ganse Home Selling Team today.  We would love to help you find the right home for you.