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Dear Hempstead Families,
We are excited to welcome our students and families to Student Orientation on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Rhodes Academy and Joseph A. McNeil Elementary School.
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![Welcome Principal Michael McDermott!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785158003/hempsteadschoolsorg/ryd6itkxwnjzsmjfe2px/McDermott2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785158003/hempsteadschoolsorg/ryd6itkxwnjzsmjfe2px/McDermott2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785158003/hempsteadschoolsorg/ryd6itkxwnjzsmjfe2px/McDermott2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785158003/hempsteadschoolsorg/ryd6itkxwnjzsmjfe2px/McDermott2.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785158003/hempsteadschoolsorg/ryd6itkxwnjzsmjfe2px/McDermott2.png","width":1536}])
The Hempstead Union Free School District is proud to announce Mr. Michael McDermott as Principal of Rhodes Academy for the Humanities and the Arts.
![Rhodes Academy Celebrates Grade 6 Moving Up Ceremony]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782219733/hempsteadschoolsorg/dmr6d8i51hn4nf3j2jdu/55351841496_258cc0a922_o.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1782219733/hempsteadschoolsorg/dmr6d8i51hn4nf3j2jdu/55351841496_258cc0a922_o.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1782219733/hempsteadschoolsorg/dmr6d8i51hn4nf3j2jdu/55351841496_258cc0a922_o.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1782219733/hempsteadschoolsorg/dmr6d8i51hn4nf3j2jdu/55351841496_258cc0a922_o.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1782219733/hempsteadschoolsorg/dmr6d8i51hn4nf3j2jdu/55351841496_258cc0a922_o.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1782219733/hempsteadschoolsorg/dmr6d8i51hn4nf3j2jdu/55351841496_258cc0a922_o.jpg","width":2200}])
On Monday, June 22, 2026, Rhodes Academy for the Humanities and the Arts proudly celebrated its Grade 6 Moving Up Ceremony, honoring students as they completed their elementary school journey and prepared for the transition to middle school.
![🎓 Hempstead UFSD Moving Up Ceremonies 2026 🎓]([{"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.
![6th Grade Students at Rhodes Academy Inspire Change Through IB Exhibition Projects]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1781104433/hempsteadschoolsorg/zvvpyujkh76nbbpwtbmx/IMG_1294.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1781104433/hempsteadschoolsorg/zvvpyujkh76nbbpwtbmx/IMG_1294.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1781104433/hempsteadschoolsorg/zvvpyujkh76nbbpwtbmx/IMG_1294.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1781104433/hempsteadschoolsorg/zvvpyujkh76nbbpwtbmx/IMG_1294.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1781104433/hempsteadschoolsorg/zvvpyujkh76nbbpwtbmx/IMG_1294.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1781104433/hempsteadschoolsorg/zvvpyujkh76nbbpwtbmx/IMG_1294.jpg","width":2200}])
Grade 6 students recently showcased their passion, creativity, and commitment to making a difference during their International Baccalaureate (IB) Exhibition presentations. Their projects highlighted a range of important community concerns, including environmental sustainability, mental health awareness, inclusivity, and community support.
![Rhodes Academy Empowers Families Through Math-Focused Parent Workshop]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779301611/hempsteadschoolsorg/cspoglpjdaxtqoqu9xv6/55238940949_9b098539de_o.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779301611/hempsteadschoolsorg/cspoglpjdaxtqoqu9xv6/55238940949_9b098539de_o.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779301611/hempsteadschoolsorg/cspoglpjdaxtqoqu9xv6/55238940949_9b098539de_o.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1779301611/hempsteadschoolsorg/cspoglpjdaxtqoqu9xv6/55238940949_9b098539de_o.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1779301611/hempsteadschoolsorg/cspoglpjdaxtqoqu9xv6/55238940949_9b098539de_o.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1779301611/hempsteadschoolsorg/cspoglpjdaxtqoqu9xv6/55238940949_9b098539de_o.jpg","width":2200}])
Rhodes Academy believes that when families are empowered, students thrive. With this in mind, the school launched a series of Parent Academies, each focused on a different subject area to support learning at home. In April, the spotlight was on mathematics, where families were invited to engage in hands-on activities and meaningful discussions about math instruction.
![A blue and white megaphone and a yellow sun are in the foreground against a blue and yellow background with text announcing a summer school program.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778593136/hempsteadschoolsorg/yczqfsid1bshrw4ceqtg/original-1DC6801A-8085-4830-8836-7CA522328006.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778593136/hempsteadschoolsorg/yczqfsid1bshrw4ceqtg/original-1DC6801A-8085-4830-8836-7CA522328006.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778593136/hempsteadschoolsorg/yczqfsid1bshrw4ceqtg/original-1DC6801A-8085-4830-8836-7CA522328006.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778593136/hempsteadschoolsorg/yczqfsid1bshrw4ceqtg/original-1DC6801A-8085-4830-8836-7CA522328006.png","width":1023}])
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.
![A bright blue sky with cartoon sun and clouds forms the background for a promotional poster about a summer school program, while the foreground features a stack of books topped with an apple and a cup of colored pencils.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778593159/hempsteadschoolsorg/lomjo07vjkql3en3kkhl/original-6EA83536-E830-49E7-97ED-15620C564C78.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778593159/hempsteadschoolsorg/lomjo07vjkql3en3kkhl/original-6EA83536-E830-49E7-97ED-15620C564C78.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778593159/hempsteadschoolsorg/lomjo07vjkql3en3kkhl/original-6EA83536-E830-49E7-97ED-15620C564C78.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778593159/hempsteadschoolsorg/lomjo07vjkql3en3kkhl/original-6EA83536-E830-49E7-97ED-15620C564C78.png","width":1024}])
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.