Annual Notifications

Hempfield Area School District provides annual notice regarding the special education, gifted education, and related services available to eligible students.

The District conducts ongoing identification activities to locate, identify, and evaluate children who may require special education services or accommodations. Parents or guardians who believe their child may have a disability or may need additional educational support may request an evaluation by contacting their child’s building principal or the Office of Pupil Services.

Information is also provided regarding screening and evaluation procedures, eligibility requirements, educational records, confidentiality, and the rights of parents and students.

Office of Special Education: Office of Pupil Services:
Mrs. Heather Bungard Dr. Menas Zannikos

724-850-2229 724-850-2457

[email protected] [email protected]

• Annual Public Notice - Special Education Services
• Annual Public Notice - Gifted Education Services

Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health Insurance Program provides health insurance coverage for uninsured children and teenagers through age 18. CHIP may provide coverage for routine medical care, prescriptions, dental care, vision care, behavioral health services, emergency care, and other health-related services.

Depending on household income, CHIP coverage may be available at no cost or at a reduced cost.

• CHIP Flyer

Hempfield Area School District participates in federal child nutrition programs, including the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.

Eligible families may receive free or reduced-price meals based on federal income guidelines. Families may apply at the beginning of the school year or at any time during the year if their financial circumstances change. All application information is kept confidential and used only to determine eligibility for meal benefits.

The District administers its food service programs without discrimination and in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements.

• Application for Free or Reduced-Price Meals
• HASD Food Services Information
• HASD Wellness Policy

Mrs. Stacy Noll, RDN, Director of Food and Nutrition

724-850-2228

[email protected]

Hempfield Area School District receives federal funding to support qualifying educational programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act.

Parents and guardians have the right to receive information about federally funded programs and, when applicable, the professional qualifications of their child’s teachers and instructional paraprofessionals.

Title I schools also provide opportunities for parents and families to participate in the development, review, and improvement of school-level and district-level parent and family engagement plans.

• HASD Title I Program Information

Hempfield Area School District provides language instruction and educational support to students who qualify as English learners.

Families of eligible students are notified of their child’s identification, English language proficiency level, instructional program, services, and their rights regarding participation. Interpretation and translation assistance may be available to help families meaningfully participate in their child’s education.

• HASD English Language Development Information

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act affords parents, guardians, and eligible students certain rights regarding student education records.

These rights generally include:

• The right to inspect and review the student’s education records.
• The right to request correction of records believed to be inaccurate or misleading.
• The right to provide consent before personally identifiable information is disclosed, except when disclosure is otherwise permitted by law.
• The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning an alleged failure to comply with FERPA.

When a student reaches 18 years of age or attends a postsecondary institution, FERPA rights generally transfer from the parent or guardian to the student.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act provides eligible students with disabilities the right to a free appropriate public education designed to meet their individual educational needs.

The annual notice explains the programs and services available to students, evaluation and eligibility procedures, individualized education programs, placement decisions, procedural safeguards, and the rights of parents and guardians.

Office of Special Education
Mrs. Heather Bungard Director of Special Education 724-850-2229
[email protected]

• Special Education Website

Hempfield Area School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law.

The District provides equal access to educational programs, services, activities, and designated youth organizations. Reports or questions regarding discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or applicable grievance procedures may be directed to the appropriate District coordinator.

Student Title IX and Section 504 Contact:
Director of Pupil Services
4347 Route 136
Greensburg, PA 15601
724-850-2457
[email protected]

Employee Title IX Contact:
Director of Human Resources
4347 Route 136
Greensburg, PA 15601
724-850-2220
[email protected]

The District maintains student education records in accordance with FERPA, Pennsylvania law, and Board policy.

Certain information may be designated as directory information and may be released without prior written consent unless a parent, guardian, or eligible student submits a written request to restrict its disclosure within the timeframe established by the District.

Directory information may include items such as a student’s name, grade level, participation in officially recognized activities and athletics, awards received, photographs, and other information identified in the District’s annual notice.

• [View the Student Records Notice]
• [View the Directory Information Notice]
• [Submit a Directory Information Opt-Out Request]
• [View Board Policy 216]

Parents and guardians are encouraged to review the following Board policies, administrative regulations, procedures, and notices. This list should be reviewed annually and updated based on changes to federal law, Pennsylvania law, Board policy, and District procedures.

Hempfield Area School District is committed to providing safe, clean, and healthy facilities for students, employees, and community members.

The District conducts inspections, testing, monitoring, and maintenance activities in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements. Available reports and notices may include:

• Asbestos management plans and AHERA notices
• Drinking water and lead testing reports
• Indoor air-quality reports
• Radon testing information
• Integrated pest management notices
• Chemical safety and right-to-know information
• School safety and emergency preparedness information

Questions regarding facilities or environmental reports may be directed to:

District Contact:
Mr. Walt Egyed

Director of Buildings & Grounds

(724) 523-8673

[email protected]