District Device Insurance
To comply with testing requirements set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy is being discontinued, and the BYOD wireless network will no longer be available in our schools.
All students in grades 3–12 will be issued district-managed Chromebooks for instructional use and standardized testing.
While optional, families are strongly encouraged to purchase device accident insurance, as they are responsible for any damage to district-issued instructional materials.
iPads for Our Elementary Learners
Beginning this school year, the Hempfield Area School District is transitioning from Chromebooks to Apple iPads for students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade, with an expanded use of iPads across additional grade levels in the near future.
This transition reflects our commitment to providing students with age-appropriate technology that enhances learning, creativity, and engagement.
For our youngest learners, iPads offer an intuitive, touch-based experience that aligns with how children naturally learn. Students can easily interact with educational apps, practice early literacy and math skills, create digital artwork, record their voices, and demonstrate learning in ways that are both engaging and developmentally appropriate.
By expanding our use of iPads, we are also providing teachers with powerful instructional tools that support personalized learning, collaboration, and creativity. Apple's educational ecosystem offers a wide range of high-quality learning applications while maintaining strong security, accessibility, and device management features.
Some of the benefits of the transition include:
Developmentally appropriate technology for early learners with an intuitive touchscreen interface.
Enhanced creativity through drawing, multimedia projects, coding, music, and video creation.
Improved accessibility with built-in tools that support diverse learning needs.
A rich library of educational apps designed specifically for elementary instruction.
Reliable performance and long-term value through durable devices and streamlined management.
Technology is most effective when it supports great teaching. This transition is part of our ongoing effort to provide students with engaging learning experiences while equipping teachers with the tools they need to foster collaboration, creativity, communication, and critical thinking.
We look forward to the exciting opportunities these devices will bring to our classrooms and to continuing to prepare our students for success in an increasingly digital world.
Device Insurance Details
Students in grades K–12 using a district-issued Chromebook or iPad are eligible to purchase an annual, non-refundable insurance policy:
$25 for a single student
$40 for two students in the same household
$60 for three or more students in the same household
This insurance covers accidental and non-negligent damage to the device. It does not cover damage determined to be intentional or due to negligence; families are financially responsible for such incidents.
Payment Instructions
Insurance can be paid at any time during the school year.
You can pay in one of the following ways:
Online: Visit https://osp.osmsinc.com/HASDPA/.
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By Check: Mail payment to:
Business Office
Hempfield Area School District
4347 Route 136
Greensburg, PA 15601
By Cash: Deliver payment in person to the Administration Office between 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Families experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to contact their building principal for assistance.