Hyde Park Elementary School

May 6, 2026

Hello HPES Families and Friends,

It has been busy since we returned from spring break.

On May 1st we celebrated Principal Day and School Lunch Hero Day. Students and staff celebrated Principal Reilly as well as Ms. Donna and Mr. John our amazing Kitchen Staff with notes of appreciation.

May 4th-8th we have been busy celebrating all of our teachers for Teacher Appreciation week.

Today, May 6th is School Nurse Day, Ms Hanna was greeted with a wall of kind words and thanks. We are so lucky to have her!

Please take a moment to review these important updates:

📝 Kindergarten Registration - 2026/27 Registration Open

Spread the word! Time It’s already time to look toward the next school year!

Registration: Enrollment is officially OPEN for the 2026/27 school year. Registering early helps us plan accurately for staffing and resources.
Our Annual Kindergarten Mingle will take place in May. Be sure to get your kindergarten registered so we can send you an invitation. Please spread the word in the community!!

Registration Link:

2026/27 Registration Open

Whole School Celebration Update: We had to cancel our May 29 WSC. Stay tuned for updates for a rescheduled date.

Dental Van Visits HPES: The Dental Van will be here tomorrow, Thursday, May 7th.

Early Release Day: Friday, May 15. Bussers 11:15 - Pickups 11:20

Thank you for your continued support of our school community. If you have any questions regarding these events or deadlines, please feel free to reach out to the main office.

As always, contact me with any concerns.

Have a wonderful afternoon,

Principal Reilly

dreilly@lnsd.org

About every two weeks, we will have a new essential. Students who exhibit this particular action can receive a House Point.

#12 "If a teacher (anyone) is speaking, eyes should be on them." "When you look at someone when they are speaking, you are showing respect"

#11 - If you see or hear anyone being unsafe or unkind with their behavior or words, tell an adult immediately.

#10 If someone drops something and you are nearby, pick it up

#9 - After dining in the cafeteria or elsewhere, clean up your area

#8 - If you are asked a question in conversation, ask a question in return.

#7 - Compete with grace. If you win, do not brag; if you lose, do not show anger.

#6 -Be positive and enjoy life.

#5 - Greet visitors and make them feel welcome.

#4 - Respond to an adult when spoken to.

#3 - Congratulate Classmates.

#2 -Hold the door for people rather than letting it close on them.

#1 -Respect the thoughts, opinions, and ideas of other students.

May 7 - Dental Van Visits HPES
May 13 - HPES EXPO - more info coming
May 15 - Early Dismissal - Bussers 11:15 - Pickups 11:20
May 15 - BINGO NIGHT
May 22 - 6th Grade Step up day
May 25 - No School
June 5 - 11th Annual Mud Run - 12:30 PM (All Welcome for fun and Pizza Food Truck.)
June 10 - 6th Grade Graduation
June 10 - Last Day Of Pre-School and Ceremony
June 15-Spirit Day Competition
June 16-Step up Day
June 16 - Last Day of School

Parking lot Guidance

HPES Calendar

2026/27 School Calendar

8th Annual Wishtree Day Celebration

On May 1st, our school will celebrate Wishtree Day at the Lanpher Memorial Library, a tradition inspired by Katherine Applegate’s beautiful novel, Wishtree.

In the book, a wise old oak tree named Red serves as a symbol of hope and a place for the community to share their dreams. Following this spirit, our students will be writing their own wishes on fabric strips and walking to the Lanpher Memorial Library to tie them to the Pin Oak tree.

Why we celebrate:

Wishtree Day is more than just a craft; it’s a lesson in inclusion, kindness, and community. It teaches our students that their voices matter and that their hopes for a better world—whether big or small—are worth sharing.

How you can help:

Talk about wishes: Ask your child what they hope for our school or neighborhood this year.
Visit the tree: Feel free to stop by the library after school on May 1st to see our community’s "hopes in bloom!" Extra fabric strips will be there for the community to participate.

“Everyone needs to hope.” — Red the Tree

~ Mrs. Bryce, Ms. Amy and Ms. Melanie

The Lanpher Library is taking part in a strategic planning process, and is asking the community to help us by filling out a short survey. Please help us understand how community members use the library, and how we can better serve the community by answering these questions. Thank you for your thoughtful responses.

https://www.lanpherlibrary.org/survey.html