Lori Gensch has nominated Mrs. Stephanie Dunton for the Staff Recognition Highlight this week. Mrs. Dunton is in her 13th year of teaching and her 7th year with Hemlock Public School District. She is currently our district’s Literacy Coach and MTSS interventionist at Hemlock and K.C. Ling Elementary. Throughout her tenure, Stephanie has also taught Young... READ MORE >
Hemlock Public School District has just released our New Student Online Enrollment for the 2020-21 school year. As we are all adjusting to the new normal, Hemlock PSD had plans in the works to have families able to enroll their children from home. These plans became a reality during these past few months, and is now up and running. During the past several... READ MORE >
Hemlock Public School District celebrates an educational career that spans 4 decades and bridges 2 centuries and millenniums in Middle School Principal Terry Keyser. Principal Keyser will be retiring at the end of our 2019-2020 school year. During his tenure with the Hemlock Public School District, which started in 1998, Keyser started as the Middle School... READ MORE >
Hemlock, MI - Hemlock Public School District has so many exceptional opportunities to offer students and their families. The district encourages parents to schedule a tour with the building principal(s) if they are considering attending for the 2020-21 school year. Board President Dr. Katherine Ellison said, “Hemlock is making big strides among local... READ MORE >
Hemlock, MI - The Hemlock Public School District believes in partnering with families and the community. Communication, with any relationship, is crucial and it is essential to our vision and mission to keep our district informed. Board of Education President Ellison, said, “In today’s fast-paced world, there are so many options for communication that it’s... READ MORE >
Lori Gensch has nominated Mrs. Shannon Siler for the Staff Recognition Highlight. Mrs. Siler is in her 11th year of teaching and in her 3rd year with Hemlock Public Schools. She is currently a 1st grade teacher at K.C. Ling Elementary. “Shannon is a dependable, loving educator that has high expectations for her students. She tailors her instruction... READ MORE >
Hemlock Public School District is blazing the trail in the virtual learning world. Teachers and students started the Monday after our face to face instruction were shut down and continue to adjust to the new normal by meeting with their teachers online using various tools. “One of my favorite things to do with my students is to play learning games. I was so... READ MORE >
Recently, Hemlock Public School District dropped backpacks and school supplies off to various households to spread the message “Keep Learning Alive.” Some of these households are now home to grandchildren as grandparents are now providing childcare to many parents that are “essential” in the workforce. Communications Director Kelly Phillion shared, “This was a... READ MORE >
Special Education Director Scott Buchman has nominated Jill Asiala and Maggie Eising for this week’s Staff Recognition Highlight. Both Speech and Language Pathologists for the district, Jill Asiala and Maggie Eising, have stepped it up from day one of this emergency shutdown to support the Huskie pack. They almost seamlessly transitioned their speech and... READ MORE >
Hemlock, MI – Hemlock Public School District’s high school and middle school art teacher RaeAnn Woodcock had a unique sketchbook assignment assigned to her students recently. She asked students to show her how the pandemic of the COVID-19 shut down was affecting them personally. Students rise to the occasion with heart and soul. Senior Alexandra (Lexi)... READ MORE >
Hemlock, MI – As needs arise the Hemlock Huskie Pack delivers. Hemlock High School Sophomore Ben Lockwood and K.C. Ling Elementary third-grade student J.J. Raths have collaborated 3D print Visor Bands for health care workers at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI. Their first shipment of almost 100 visor bands is on its way today with more to follow later this... READ MORE >
HEMLOCK, MI – There is very little that slows the Huskie Pack down! The Hemlock Public School District has been around since 1863 and seen its fair share of adversities and challenges. Last month Governor Whitmer issued all public and private K-12 schools to be shut down until April 6th, which was later extended until April 13th, and now until the end of the school... READ MORE >
Dear Huskie Pack, As many of you already know, Governor Whitmer has extended the school shut down tentatively to the end of the school year. We encourage all our students and families to stay at home and stay safe. We pride ourselves in our strong partnerships with parents and families. At this time, our partnership is more important than ever before. Our... READ MORE >
Hemlock, MI – Hemlock Public School District is making sure no children are missing meals. Food Service Director Christine Tomasek and staff will continue providing breakfast and lunch bags from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm during spring break. This will occur on Monday, March 30, Wednesday, April 1, and Friday, April 3 from 10:00 am -12:00 pm. Parents please stay in... READ MORE >
Hemlock Public School District is keeping learning alive during these uncertain times by keeping students engaged via social media and online links. STEAM teacher Emily Schmidt has been posting links and creative projects for students and families to keep learning interesting and engaging. She has a 30-day Lego Calendar, family STEAM challenges, and projects... READ MORE >
Hemlock, MI – Hemlock Public School District is making sure no children are missing meals. Food Service Director Christine Tomasek and staff have been providing breakfast and lunch bags from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm this week and last. Each child can receive two meals per day and the food service staff will pre-pack for families, so they don't have to pick up... READ MORE >
Hemlock, MI - In 2015, when Hemlock Public School District started to rollout a 1:1 technology initiative, it was not with the COVID-19 pandemic in mind. “One-to-one, any-time, any-place, any-pace learning was and is the right thing to do for our children,” shared Superintendent Killingbeck. “It took three years of investment in technology and training. The... READ MORE >
Hemlock Public School District will host Love of the Arts on Tuesday, May 12th, 2020, at Hemlock High School featuring fine arts gallery from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and the performance arts portion from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Principal Keith Green said, “This is a special event within our district that unites all four of our school buildings and brings back former... READ MORE >
Hemlock Public School District has so many exceptional opportunities to offer students and their families. The district encourages parents to schedule a tour with the building principal(s) if they are considering attending for the 2020-21 school year. Board President Dr. Katherine Ellison said, “Hemlock is making big strides among local districts in having... READ MORE >
Hemlock, MI – Hemlock Public School District joins the nation focusing on reading and the importance of literacy this March. In honor of National Reading Month, Superintendent Killingbeck is scheduled to visit several classrooms and read to students this month as part of the celebration. Superintendent Killingbeck is choosing to read a children’s book he... READ MORE >
Lori Gensch has nominated Ms. Donna Schantz for the Staff Recognition Highlight. Mrs. Schantz is in her 24th year of teaching with Hemlock Public Schools. She is currently a kindergarten teacher at Hemlock Elementary. “Donna is a dedicated educator. She is one of the first to arrive at the school each morning and one of the last to leave. The amount of time... READ MORE >
Hemlock Public School District has opened pre-registration for Young Five, and Kindergarten students for the 2020-21 school year. Parents may go to our website and pre-register students online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSei81YKHuDA4YpMGxh7LCs_2QlWVTkLr6Vf5gTNin-JnGc2pw/viewform Parents are invited to the traditional Kindergarten and Young... READ MORE >
Hemlock, MI – Hemlock Public School District hosted its first Senior Citizen BINGO event at Hemlock Middle School on February 17, 2020. The BINGO event included prizes, concessions, and school information regarding the upcoming Sinking Fund election on March 10, 2020. Superintendent Killingbeck shared, “This was a wonderful event to break up the winter and... READ MORE >
Hemlock, MI- Recently, Hemlock Middle School and K.C. Ling Elementary welcomed former Michigan State University basketball player and first college basketball player with autism, Anthony Ianni. Mr. Ianni shared a powerful message with students about respecting themselves and each other and how to eliminate bullying. His real-life personal experiences with having... READ MORE >
Hemlock, MI- Recently, Hemlock Middle School and K.C. Ling Elementary welcomed former Michigan State University basketball player and first college basketball player with autism, Anthony Ianni. Mr. Ianni shared a powerful message with students about respecting themselves and each other and how to eliminate bullying. His real-life personal experiences with having... READ MORE >
Hemlock Public School District has opened pre-registration for Young Five, and Kindergarten students for the 2020-21 school year. Parents may go to our website and pre-register students online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSei81YKHuDA4YpMGxh7LCs_2QlWVTkLr6Vf5gTNin-JnGc2pw/viewform Parents are invited to the traditional Kindergarten and Young... READ MORE >
Lori Gensch has nominated Stacey Langworthy for the Staff Recognition Highlight this week. Mrs. Langworthy is in her 18th year of teaching with Hemlock Public Schools. She is currently a 2nd-grade teacher at K.C. Ling Elementary. “Stacey is an outstanding teacher. She continuously aims to help students harness their strengths and overcome their weaknesses... READ MORE >
Hemlock, MI – We all may be paddling away with great passion and purpose, all pointed in the right direction and all totally focused on doing what's best for each one of our students, but still, we can't avoid the fact that there's occasionally something bad rapidly sneaking right upon us. Just like this shark is edging closer and closer to the kayak, the... READ MORE >
Hemlock, MI – The Hemlock Public School District is celebrating “Coming Home” week this week, January 27th through January 31st. Athletic Secretary Jamie Galbraith shared, “Coming Home week is a celebration of alumni and current staff and students. We welcome all who wish to return to come to the basketball games and enjoy being “home” again.” This week’s... READ MORE >
Hemlock, MI – Recently, K. C. Ling Elementary held their annual Family STEAM Night and had our best turn-out to date. MTSS teachers Stephanie Dunton, Missy Little, and Emily Schmidt were largely responsible for organizing this free event for families. Those that attended STEAM night were able to participate in a plethora of activities run by several Hemlock... READ MORE >
The Hemlock Board of Education met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, January 13, 2020. The Board of Education elected the following officers for the 2020 calendar year. President Ellison Vice President Wesener Secretary Ling Treasurer Rivette The board also made committee assignments for the year as well. Hemlock Public School District recognized... READ MORE >
The holidays are a time of giving and nowhere was it more apparent than in the Hemlock Public School District. Throughout the month of December, students participated in a Holiday Food Drive, Pajama Drive, and Toys for Tots to help those less fortunate during the holiday season. Hemlock and K. C. Ling Elementary students collected over 600 pounds in donations... READ MORE >
HEMLOCK, MI – A $100,000 commitment from Hemlock Semiconductor Operations (HSC) toward Hemlock Public School District’s new Hemlock Area STEM Center is proving to be the catalyst to begin construction on the project first unveiled in October 2018. Groundbreaking will take place in early March with an estimated completion date of June 2020. The facility will serve... READ MORE >
Lori Gensch has nominated Emily Schmidt as our Staff Recognition Highlight this week. Mrs. Schmidt is our part-time STEAM & MTSS teacher at Hemlock & K.C. Ling Elementary. “Emily is an amazing teacher. Her classroom instruction in innovative and engaging. She encourages her students to find creative solutions to solve real-world problems collaboratively,”... READ MORE >
Recently, Hemlock & K.C. Ling Elementary students started their morning with some special guests. Three Saginaw Spirit players, along with representatives from the Spirit organization, greeted students and spoke to them about serving as positive role models for their peers. The Saginaw Spirit players also helped announce the newest Leaders of the Pack. Each... READ MORE >
Emergency School Closings and Delays Student safety is a primary goal of the Hemlock Public Schools. At all times, weather conditions are monitored to ensure that students can be safely delivered to school and returned home. Parents are strongly encouraged to make arrangements for the welfare of their children due to school closings or delays and ensure that their... READ MORE >
Dear Huskie Community! Yesterday, our sinking fund proposal was defeated at the polls. As you can imagine, my heart is heavy and like many of you, disappointed. That said, we have kids to teach! We may be temporarily knocked down, but Hemlock Public School District is far from out of the game. Over the next few days and weeks, we will process this loss and... READ MORE >
Students in the fourth grade using a model of the eye and tricking their brain with an illusion. READ MORE >
Hemlock, MI – Hemlock Public School’s varsity football team competes against Sanford Meridian Mustangs for the District Football Championship this Friday, November 8, 2019, at 7:00 pm, at Wallace Field. “This is a rare opportunity. So many things can happen in a season and a lot of great football teams don’t get this far. Coach Clark has prepared the team for... READ MORE >
Students in grades K-3 can participate in the First Lego League Junior in program. This gives our students the opportunity to learn in teams about the engineering process through hands-on problem-solving. Stephanie Dunton is one of the team’s mentors. She’s seen what students gain by being in First Lego League Junior. “Through this program students develop... READ MORE >
Lori Gensch has nominated Janice Hingston as our Staff Recognition Highlight this week. Mrs. Hingston is in her 20th year of teaching at Hemlock Public Schools and is currently a 4th-grade teacher at K.C. Ling Elementary. “Janice is an amazing educator. She works tirelessly to ensure students are provided with an education that is individualized yet... READ MORE >
While we strive to help our students become successful socially in our elementary schools, helping our students grow their academic skills is our primary purpose. We challenge our students at their instructional level and help them model learning amongst their peers. We do this through the use of guided instruction, accelerated curricular resources, after school... READ MORE >
Don Killingbeck has nominated Taylor Kelly as our Staff Recognition Highlight this week. Taylor works at both the central office and Hemlock Elementary with the school district. She serves at district and elementary reception two days a week, as she pursues her undergraduate degree in education. Superintendent Killingbeck noted, “We are grateful we are to have... READ MORE >
Students at Hemlock Elementary & K.C. Ling have the opportunity to participate in the peer-to-peer program. This program pairs up general education students with autistic students in order to encourage and support them throughout the school day. One of the special activities our 4th graders get to participate in is Student Game Day. On this occasion,... READ MORE >
Last Thursday, October 4th, the K.C. Ling School Store celebrated its Grand Opening. Throughout the school year, Student Council members will be in charge of running the store, which largely sells small school supplies and other fun goodies. This enterprising opportunity allows our students to enhance communication skills, provide quality customer service, and... READ MORE >
Just a couple of weeks ago 3rd and 4th graders elected two students from each of their classrooms to serve as representatives on Student Council. Our Student Council meets monthly with Student CouncilAdviser, Ms. Erica VanAlst, and plans a variety of school-wide activities. Members of our Student Council work to promote schoolspirit all year long and also... READ MORE >
Lori Gensch has nominated Emily Kaczmaryck for the Staff Recognition Highlight this week. Emily is in her 4th year of teaching 1st-grade at K.C. Ling Elementary. “Emily is a kind and compassionate individual. She has a positive attitude and a gentle heart. The students in Emily’s classroom emulate the same behaviors with their classmates. She truly is an... READ MORE >
K.C. Ling students and staff recently welcomed back one of their own. Third-grader, Paige Baird, returned to school after spending the last 2 ½ months recovering from a tragic accident that nearly took her life. As Paige entered for her first day of school, she was greeted by a crowd of students blanketed with Team Paige shirts. Mrs. Gensch stated, “From... READ MORE >
The Fourth Graders at Ling are working with Midland Fundraising to earn money for their classrooms. The catalog sale continues until September 30. The products will be delivered 3-4 weeks later. The funds will go to purchase classroom books, furniture, or items that make learning fun! READ MORE >
Hi, Parents and Community Friends: As you may already know, all of us who live within the boundaries of our school district will make an important decision about the future of Hemlock Public School District at the polls on Tuesday, November 5. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share with you what this election is all about – as the School Board voted... READ MORE >
Lori Gensch has nominated Jackie Miller as our Staff Recognition Highlight this week. Jackie is our new K.C. Ling building secretary. Jackie is a familiar face as she frequently subbed for the building secretary the last 3 years.“Jackie’s calm and welcoming demeanor, as well as her years of experience in the school office, make her the perfect addition to our... READ MORE >
The month of August is a busy and exciting time as our schools prepare for the start of another successful year. This was especially true this year as Hemlock Public School District continued to experience an increase in enrollment. Keeping class sizes lower at the elementary level is a top priority. As a result, two new teachers were hired to join the Huskie... READ MORE >
Hemlock Elementary recently hosted their first Zoo Exhibit Day. Kindergarten students created animal habitat projects and displayed them for family and friends to come to see. Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Klopf shared, “Zoo Exhibit Day was such a big success. It was so amazing to watch each student take pride in their hard work, while also teaching others what... READ MORE >
K.C. Ling enjoyed a special visitor to kick off March is Reading Month. Best-selling author Johnathon Rand spoke and signed autographs at a recent assembly at the school.Jonathon Rand is the author of more than 100 books with over 6 million copies in print, including the wildly popular American Chillers, Michigan Chillers, Freddie Fernortner, Fearless First Grader,... READ MORE >
Hemlock Board of Education cut the ribbon on a newly food service serving area at K.C. Ling Elementary.Principal Gensch said, “Students and staff love their new cafeteria. This is a much smoother flow for our lunch periods.” This is just another example of how Hemlock Public School District is committed to continuous improvement. Superintendent Don Killingbeck... READ MORE >
Hemlock Public School recently received an unexpected donation, the Huskie Express! A businessman from southeast Michigan with connections to Hemlock Sports Boosters and Student Leading Students (SLS) Advisor, John and Diane Mulvaney contacted the school in December with an offer to donate the approximately $50,000 electric train. The nearly new train, similar to... READ MORE >
Kindergarten teacher Donna Schantz, has a unique idea in mind proposing for an outdoor educational classroom. The concept is for students to develop their gross motor skills, imagination, cooperative play, and scientific inquiry in a non-traditional way. Hemlock Elementary houses infant care up to kindergarten, with students with varied abilities and... READ MORE >
Hemlock Public School District will be pre-registering Preschool, Young Five, and Kindergarten students for the 2019-20 school year on January 28, 2019. Parents will be able to go to our website and pre-register students online at http://www.hemlockps.com. Parents and students will be invited to the traditional Kindergarten and Young Five registration event... READ MORE >
Hemlock Public School District will be piloting Freckle for the remainder of the school year, primarily in grades Y5/K-8. Freckle is a digital learning tool that helps scaffold learning and provides material and content at the appropriate level for each individual student. In today’s, digital world where each of us has their own personal radio like Pandora or... READ MORE >
The holidays are a time of giving and nowhere was it more apparent than in the Hemlock Public School District. Throughout the month of December, students participated in a Holiday Food Drive, Pajama Drive, and Toys for Tots to help those less fortunate during the holiday season. Hemlock and K. C. Ling Elementary students collected over 600 pounds in... READ MORE >
Hemlock KC Ling and Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) have been busy at work organizing some exciting events and fundraisers for the schools. Recently, PTO had a book fair held during parent/teacher conferences for students and parent to shop, along with a tremendous bake sale. They also organized the “Donuts with Dads,” an event that fosters the... READ MORE >
Hemlock Elementary hosted a very special homecoming for Sargent Rafael Rodriguez. Wife and mother, Jennifer Rodriguez, with the help of kindergarten teacher Mrs. Klopf, 2nd-grade teacher Mrs. Hammond, and Principal Gensch arranged a very special welcome home assembly to surprise Sargent Rodriguez’ children, kindergartner Arianna, 2nd grader Shelby, and... READ MORE >
Hemlock Public School District are leaders in educational innovation and technology. The school district makes “new school” feel “old school” as they pave the way with 1:1 technology and anywhere, any time learning. The school district’s 1:1 program is now entering a fourth school year. What was borderline revolutionary at the time is now seen as a common standard... READ MORE >
This is a helpful map for our Young 5 and Kindergarten parents for the 2018-19 School Year. Hope you find this helpful! READ MORE >
To the Parents of Young 5 and Kindergartners, We are getting things at Hemlock Elementary School in tip-top shape for the return of students for the 2018-19 school year and are excited to welcome even more students back to this building. Some points of Care and Concern for our parents: Students riding the bus to and from school will be arriving and leaving... READ MORE >
Reminder: Please join us Wednesday, June 27, 6-7:00pm at K.C. Ling Elementary School for some hands-on literacy activities. We will be reading the book, The Most Magnificient Thing, then participate in a literacy, STEAM, and Makerspace activity to enhance comprehension of the book. We look forward to seeing you! READ MORE >
The Hemlock Public School District continues to be a destination for families seeking high education opportunities for their children. The school district is excited to announce that student enrollment has exceeded reasonable expectations to the point of considering grade level positioning for the 2018-19 school year. Board of Education President Dr.... READ MORE >
Students Honored:Grade K-3: Coloring Contest 1st Place-Tucker Suppes 2nd Place- Emma Jaremba Honorable Mention, Cole Romain Grade 4-6: Recycling Logo 1st Place-Kiley Brady 2nd Place-Sophia Hauffe Honorable Mention, Lyndsey Lyscas READ MORE >
Author McNally and her husband spent the day at K.C. Ling Elementary and met with students in grades K-4 to share her story about being an author and illustrator. Through her story, she conveyed the importance of perseverance when working towards a goal. Mrs. McNally simultaneously showed students how to create step-by-step drawings that they could make in their... READ MORE >
Hemlock Public School District is fortunate to have great families and wonderful community support. The district is continually focused on student safety, achievement, and overall positive school experience. Elementary Principal Gensch said, “The Playground Committee has been working tirelessly to make this project happen. I am amazed by their dedication and... READ MORE >
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Please watch the video below created by the Hemlock Elementary: READ MORE >
Hemlock’s K.C. Ling Elementary students competed on March 10, 2018, at Central Elementary in Midland. Students won in construction innovation. Mrs. Dunton noted, “The students worked really hard all year. They researched, problem solved, and work together to build Lego models that represented the way people find, pump, transport, store, and use water. They... READ MORE >
Math Month activities at Hemlock and K. C. Ling Elementary schools were in full swing during the month of January. The schools kicked off their third annual school-wide Math Month to help communicate the importance of math to the students and help them understand why math is so important in their everyday lives. The month was also devoted to showing students how... READ MORE >
Hemlock Public School District Board of Education is excited to announce a new feature available to parents of students riding the bus to and from school. Here Comes the Bus is an alert system that will notify parents or students when the bus is near their pickup or drop off. Superintendent Don Killingbeck said, “This is one of the ways Hemlock Public School... READ MORE >
Are your children in need of a dental cleaning? The Dental Bus will be at KC Ling Elementary on March 5, 6, and 7th. Please see link for details at http://5il.co/2ruh or call 989-921-4393 READ MORE >
With cold and flu season we thought this chart would be helpful to all! READ MORE >
“Boxes of Love” Dear Families, Each year our district reaches out to support the women and children of the Underground Railroad of Saginaw. The Underground Railroad is a safe haven that provides services for victims of domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, and human slavery. In the last year, the Underground Railroad of Saginaw provided... READ MORE >
**KINDERGARTEN/YOUNG FIVE REGISTRATION- ONLINE PREREGISTRATION AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2ND, 2018 (Click here)** The Kindergarten and Young Five registration event will take place at K.C. Ling Elementary School, 835 North Pine Street on March 8, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. Children that are 5 years old by September 1, 2018, will be eligible to register for Kindergarten.... READ MORE >
PRESCHOOL- ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE! (Click-on) We are so excited that you have chosen Hemlock’s preschool program for your children!! We want your child’s first experience in school to be challenging, rewarding, successful, and fun! We provide daily hands-on opportunities to learn and grow through play, large and small group experiences, music and movement,... READ MORE >
STEAM NIGHT-Wednesday, January 17! Volunteers still needed! READ MORE >
We are so excited that you have chosen Hemlock’s preschool program for your children!! We want your child’s first experience in school to be challenging, rewarding, successful, and fun! We provide daily hands-on opportunities to learn and grow through play, large and small group experiences, music and movement, and outdoor play! Through daily... READ MORE >
The Kindergarten and Young Five registration event will take place at K.C. Ling Elementary School, 835 North Pine Street on March 8, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. Children that are 5 years old by September 1, 2018, will be eligible to register for Kindergarten. Children that are 5 by December 1, 2018, will be eligible to register for Young Five. Parents and students are... READ MORE >
Hemlock Public School District emphasizes the importance of attendance at school being vitally important to our student’s success. Reasonable absences from school are understandable. If your student will not be attending school due to illness, appointments, etc., please call your child’s school to report their absence. Parents will be notified if their child has... READ MORE >
Hemlock Public School District was recently granted $10,000 from the Saginaw Community Foundation-Dow Chemical Company Foundation Donor Advised Fund. The grant is to fund the STEM Emphasis at Hemlock Elementary Schools MakerSpace and Middle School Robotics. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Teacher Emily Schmidt shared, “I am so excited... READ MORE >
The holidays are a time of giving and nowhere was it more apparent than in the hearts of our littlest Huskies. Throughout the month of December, Hemlock Elementary & K.C. Ling Elementary students participated in a Pay It Forward Book Drive and a Holiday Food Drive to help those less fortunate during the holiday season. As part of the Pay It Forward... READ MORE >
With winter weather upon us, that means adverse weather conditions that lead to school closings and delays. Student safety is a primary goal of the Hemlock Public School District. Weather conditions are monitored to ensure that students can be safely delivered to and from school. Parents are strongly encouraged to make arrangements for the welfare of their children... READ MORE >
If you haven't done so, here are the directions to connect with us through your mobile app! Click here READ MORE >
Mark your calendars for Holiday Spirit Week December 11-15: Monday-Merry Monday-Green and Red Day Tuesday-Holiday Sweater DayWednesday-Holiday Hat Day Thursday-Frozen-Wear your Blue and White Friday-Pajama Day Young 5 will continue Spirit week Dec 19 & 20: Tuesday-Grinch/Green Day Wednesday-Polar Express/PJ's Day READ MORE >
Parents, did you know that you can have email notifications sent to you regarding attendance or grades? Simply log into Skyward Family Access through our web page at www.hemlockps.com, click on menu and the "For Families" . Once you are into the Family Access screen, (at the top right corner), click on "My Account" you can check the boxes that apply to your... READ MORE >
K.C. Ling Elementary students had the opportunity to become leaders of the Huskie Pack by running for our newly formed student council. Elections were held in each of the 3rd and 4th-grade classrooms to choose two representatives. Students interested in running for these positions had to prepare a speech outlining why they would be good representatives and what... READ MORE >
Congratulations to our October K.C. Ling Leaders of the Pack. These students were chosen by their teachers for routinely Practicing safety, Acting responsibly, Working together, and Showing respect. Kindergarten Hirschman - Mackenzie Proux Schantz - Benjamin Murphy Griffin - Tommy Holmes Klopf - Caylee Moore 1st Grade Kaczmarczyk - Jack Killingbeck Olinger... READ MORE >
October is National Principal Month, and the Hemlock Board of Education joined the nation in honoring building leaders. Each principal received a certificate in their honor and a gift bag with Hemlock Huskie attire. All recipients graciously accepted in the presence of support staff, teachers, administrators, students, and community members in attendance at... READ MORE >
Congratulations to our first-ever K.C. Ling Leaders of the Pack. These students were chosen by their teachers for routinely Practicing safety, Acting responsibly, Working together, and Showing respect. As the school year progresses, teachers will be choosing one student per month as their Leader of the Pack. Students chosen will be given a t-shirt and recognized... READ MORE >
As we prepare students to succeed in a rapidly changing technology-based society, the learning environment is evolving at K.C. Ling Elementary. Students are being provided new and engaging learning experiences that are intended to get them excited about the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM). New this school year, students in... READ MORE >
On Monday, September 25th, the kindergarten classes traveled to Leaman's Apple Farm! They learned how cider is made, went on a hayride, and enjoyed fresh apple cider and donuts! It was such a fun morning for our little huskies! READ MORE >
Principal Lori Gensch enjoys reading to Mrs. Olinger's first grade class at KC Ling Elementary. READ MORE >
Attendance at School is Vitally Important to Students Success We at Hemlock Public School District emphasize that attendance at school is vitally important to our student’s success. Reasonable absences from school are understandable. If your student will not be attending school due to illness, appointments, etc., please call your child’s school to... READ MORE >
Lori Gensch, the new principal of Hemlock & K.C. Ling Elementary may already look familiar to parents and staff. Gensch has lived in Hemlock for more than a dozen years. She and husband Mike’s son Cooper is a second-grader at K.C. Ling. Their son Carter, now a sixth-grader, got his elementary education at Ling, too. Their son Kaden is in the Young Fives program... READ MORE >
