Welcome to the Huskie Pack, Carlie

Some people find their calling along the way.
Others seem to know from the very beginning.

For Carlie McFarland, teaching was always the plan. Early in her journey, she discovered an even more specific calling, supporting and serving students with special needs.

We are incredibly excited that journey has brought her to Hemlock High School.

Carlie brings the kind of care, compassion, and heart for students that you simply cannot teach. She understands that great educators do more than deliver lessons. They build relationships, recognize potential, meet students where they are, and help every student find success.

A recent graduate of Saginaw Valley State University, Carlie is ready to begin her teaching career and make an impact on our students.

We believe great schools are built by great people, and we couldn't be happier to add another great person to our team.

Welcome to Hemlock High School, Carlie. We are excited to have you pulling the sled alongside us.

And once again, we're proving something we've known for a while...
Cardinals make great Huskies.

#HuskiePack #PullTheSled #BetterTogether #HemlockHuskies #CardinalsMakeGreatHuskies
about 1 hour ago, HPSD Communications
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Thank you, Hemlock!

What an incredible day.

More than 1,500 guests joined us throughout the day for the soft opening of the new Hemlock Performing Arts Center. Our community had the opportunity to walk through the doors, explore the space, and get a sneak peek at what is quickly becoming an incredible home for the arts in Hemlock.

The turnout exceeded our expectations. We even ate at least one of our food trucks right out of food!

But what made the day special wasn't just the new building. It was seeing our community together. Former students, current families, staff, retirees, community members, and friends filled our campus. There were conversations, stories, laughter, and plenty of fellowship throughout the day.

A soft opening means exactly that. There is still work to be done, finishing touches to complete, and much more to come. But yesterday gave us a glimpse of what this space will mean for our students and community for generations.

1,500+ guests. One incredible community. A great day in Hemlock.

Thank you to everyone who came out, everyone who helped make the day possible, and everyone who continues to believe in what we can accomplish Together.

The best is still ahead.
about 5 hours ago, HPSD Communications
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Huskie spirit is timeless!

We had the absolute pleasure of hosting the Hemlock High School Class of 1974 for a campus tour last week, and let’s just say—once a Huskie, always a Huskie. It is always a great time when our amazing alumni come back home to see how the pack has grown.

While a lot has changed on campus over the last 50+ years, we can officially confirm one thing: Don Horny hasn't changed a bit! Same great spirit, same timeless energy.

The group got a sneak-peek look at our incredible campus transformation, checking out a mix of nostalgic favorites and brand-new spaces, including:
🎭 The new Performing Arts Center (getting a very special preview!)
🍕 The Larry Gariglio Theatre (aka the coolest Cafeteria/multi-purpose space around)
🤖 The Lockwood STEM Center (where our future innovators are hard at work)
👟 The Patrick Wolgast Fieldhouse (keeping us moving year-round)
🏀 The Legacy and Legend Gymnasium
...and so much more!

Thank you to the Class of 1974 for bringing your laughs, your memories, and your continuous support back to our hallways.
You are always welcome home.

#HemlockHuskies #Classof1974 #Huskietastic #Since1863 #AlumniTour
about 7 hours ago, HPSD Communications
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about 10 hours ago, HPSD Communications
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A #Huskietastic Thank You to everyone who donated school supplies and food to Stuff The Bus.

Because of your generosity, we had another successful event—and we couldn’t be more grateful for the way our community continues to show up for our kids.

A special thank you to Rosati’s for letting us set up and for their generous donation, too.

Now it’s time to sort, organize and deliver everything to our schools for our Huskies.

Hometown Hemlock Proud!

#HemlockHuskies #HemlockStrong #Since1863
1 day ago, HPSD Communications
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The countdown to a new school year is officially underway. Today, we welcomed our newest teachers to Hemlock Public School District for New Teacher Orientation and professional development, led by our Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Lindy Beckman. The day was focused on much more than schedules, procedures, and getting classrooms ready. Our newest Huskies spent time learning about instruction, building relationships, exploring resources, and digging into what it means to serve students and families at Hemlock. Starting somewhere new can be exciting and a little overwhelming. That is why days like today matter. We want every new member of our team to feel supported, connected, and prepared to make an impact from day one. A great school year starts with great people, and we are excited about the educators joining the pack this year. Welcome to Hemlock. We are glad you are here. Together, we Pull the Sled.
2 days ago, Kids First!
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Huskie gear is coming to you twice this week!

Stop by the Swag Sled during our Performing Arts Center Soft Opening Celebration, then again for our School Open Houses. Whether you're picking up your first Huskie hoodie or adding to the collection, we'd love to see you.

#HuskieSwag #PullTheSled #Since1863 #HuskiePride
2 days ago, Stephani Smith
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✨ Tomorrow is the day ✨

Can you feel the excitement in the air? The Hemlock Performing Arts Center officially opens its doors for its soft opening tomorrow, and we can’t wait to welcome you inside and celebrate this exciting milestone together.

Doors open at 11:00 am for the guided tours and our open house activities. Food trucks will be available from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Tomorrow, we open the doors to a new chapter for Hemlock, and we have a feeling it’s going to be a pretty special one.

See you at the Performing Arts Center.

#HemlockHuskies #Huskietastic #HemlockStrong #Since1863 #BetterTogether

2 days ago, HPSD Communications
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PAC UPDATE:

This past March marked two years since construction began on the Hemlock Performing Arts Center. After countless hours of planning, designing, building, adjusting, and preparing, we are excited to open the doors to our community for our Soft Opening on Tuesday, August 18.

Our Open House and Guided Tours will continue as planned from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, along with food trucks and our outdoor gathering areas from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. We will also have Hemlock legend Carl Gippert on site helping us celebrate this milestone at some point during the tours.

And if people are still waiting for a tour at 5:00 PM, we will keep going. We want everyone who comes out Tuesday to have an opportunity to see this incredible new space.

There is, however, one important change to our plans.

Due to the current pace of final construction and preparation, we are pausing Tuesday evening's ticketed performance and program.

We were preparing for a capacity crowd, and with that many students, families, staff, performers, and community members expected inside the facility at one time, we need to be certain that everything is exactly where it needs to be.

The safety and well-being of our students, staff, families, performers, and guests will always be our highest priority.

We know many people were looking forward to Tuesday evening, and so were we. The performances will come. The celebrations will continue. There will be plenty of opportunities to fill those 670 seats and experience what this facility was built to do.

For Tuesday, we are going to open the doors, welcome our community, give tours, share some food, celebrate how far we have come, and give everyone a firsthand look at what has been more than two years in the making.

The show will go on. We are simply making sure the stage is ready.
We look forward to seeing you Tuesday.

#HemlockHuskies #BetterTogether #Since1863
2 days ago, HPSD Communications
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This week's ☕ #MugshotMonday finds us at McDonald's, a familiar stop for morning coffee, a quick lunch, an after-game meal, or a sweet treat on a summer day. It's one of those places where you'll often run into friends, neighbors, students, staff, and community members catching up over a quick meal.

Thank you for being part of the Hemlock community and serving our residents year-round.

#HemlockStrong #HemlockHuskies #Since1863
2 days ago, HPSD Communications
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A special shout out to Mike Walton and Irene Sensabaugh for giving up part of their weekend to help get our new Performing Arts Center ready. There is a lot happening behind the scenes right now. Construction crews are pushing toward the finish line, our team is cleaning, organizing, moving, adjusting, and doing whatever needs to be done as we prepare to welcome our community through the doors. Mike and Irene are a great example of what makes Hemlock special. When there is work to be done, people step up, pitch in, and Pull the Sled. We are getting closer every day. Thank you, Mike and Irene, for going above and beyond for our students, staff, and community.
3 days ago, Kids First!
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We had the absolute privilege of hosting members of the Hemlock High School Class of 1980 and 1981 for an exclusive, first-look tour of our incredible new facilities. Having generations of Huskies return to our hallways is exactly what makes this community so special, and their energy brought a great spark to the building!The group got a VIP preview of our major campus transformation, including:The spectacular, state-of-the-art Performing Arts CenterThe Larry Gariglio Theatre, our innovative new multipurpose space that will serve our students daily as a cafeteriaSeeing the legacy of our past connect with the future of our school is a truly massive milestone. Thank you to everyone from '80 and '81 who made the trip back home—your continuous support keeps our history alive!

#HemlockHuskies #Classof1980 #Classof1981 #Huskietastic #Since1863 #AlumniTour #HPSD
4 days ago, Kids First!
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Mark your calendars, Huskies 📅 Check out these important dates for the upcoming school year to stay in the loop.
Let's make this year #Huskietastic!

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5 days ago, HPSD Communications
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We’re Growing 🌱 Hemlock Public School District is seeking a GSRP Lead Teacher to join our early childhood team.

Demand for our preschool program continues to grow, and we are excited to add a fourth preschool classroom for the upcoming school year. This is a new position and a wonderful opportunity to help shape an engaging, caring, and high-quality learning environment for our youngest Huskies.

We are looking for an enthusiastic educator who believes in the power of early learning, values teamwork, and is ready to make a lasting difference for children and families.

Come grow with us and join the Huskie Pack!
Apply today: hemlockps.bamboohr.com/careers/307

#HemlockHuskies #BetterTogether #HuskieHiring
5 days ago, HPSD Communications
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Better Together | Hemlock Public School District was proud to host Tri-Valley Conference leaders representing schools from across the region for the conference’s annual fall kickoff.

Athletic directors, principals, and superintendents gathered on our campus around a shared purpose: serving students, supporting staff, strengthening families, and building thriving communities.

The best conferences are about more than schedules, standings, and competition. They are about relationships, collaboration, and leaders working together to continually improve the experience we provide for every student.

Different schools. Different communities. One conference. One commitment to getting better together.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Hemlock and helped begin another great year for the Tri-Valley Conference!

#BetterTogether #TriValleyConference #HemlockHuskies #PullTheSled
5 days ago, HPSD Communications
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5 days ago, HPSD Communications
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Huskies do hard things.
We try. We struggle. We learn.
We get back up and try again.

Because being ready for real life isn’t about always having the answer or getting it right the first time. It’s about having the courage to tackle what’s hard, the grit to keep going, and a pack around you that won’t let you do it alone.

Whatever this year brings, Huskies: you can do hard things.

#HemlockHuskies #Huskietastic #HemlockStrong
6 days ago, HPSD Communications
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CLEAR YOUR CALENDAR AND MAKE A DAY OF IT 🎉

Tuesday, August 18, is going to be a historic day in Hemlock, and you will not want to miss it. Start with a tour of the brand new Hemlock Performing Arts Center. Grab lunch or dinner from one of the food trucks. Then take your seat for an evening filled with student performances, special recognitions, and the story of how this community dream became a reality.

• Tours from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Food Trucks from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Evening Celebration from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Admission is free, but tickets are required for the evening program. Seating is limited, and we are working toward a FULL HOUSE.

🎭 Reserve your seat here: https://hemlockpac.ludus.com/index.php

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Come help us fill the PAC and celebrate this incredible milestone together!

#HemlockPAC #OurJourneyTogether #PullTheSled #HemlockHuskies
6 days ago, HPSD Communications
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HEMLOCK ON THE AIRWAVES

In case you missed it, Superintendent Don Killingbeck recently joined Art Lewis on WSGW to talk about all the excitement building around our brand-new Hemlock Performing Arts Center.

From behind-the-scenes details on this state-of-the-art facility to what you can expect at our upcoming Soft Opening, it’s a fantastic conversation about what this space means for our students, music and arts programs, and the entire Hemlock community.

Grab a cup of coffee and listen to the full interview on demand right here! 👇

🎧 https://p.ftur.io/wsgwam/22987

#HemlockHuskies #PullTheSled #HuskieArts #HemlockPAC #WSGW #Huskietastic
6 days ago, Kids First!
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We’re looking for a leader who believes middle school athletics are about more than the scoreboard.

Hemlock Middle School is seeking an Athletic Director to lead, organize, support, and grow our middle school athletic programs—and, most importantly, help create positive experiences for our student-athletes, coaches, and families.

We’re looking for someone who is organized, collaborative, student-centered, and ready to be part of a team that believes in doing things well and doing them together.

If you’re ready to help our young Huskies compete, grow, learn, and have a whole lot of fun along the way, we’d love to hear from you.

Come #PullTheSled with us. Apply today and join the #HemlockHuskies
👉 hemlockps.bamboohr.com/careers/306

#HemlockHuskies #HemlockStrong #Since1863
6 days ago, HPSD Communications
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