Helfrich Park STEM Academy

11/04/2026

Good morning, Pumas! Today is Wednesday, November 4th.
Happening today at the Park:
We want to say good morning and welcome to our subs in the building today!
Veteran’s Day invitations are due Friday, November 6th. They can be turned in at the front office.
Helfrich Park’s annual Sharing is Caring Thanksgiving food drive will start November 4th and go through November 18th. All donations will go to Helfrich Park families in need for the holiday season. Students are encouraged to bring in non-perishable food items to their 1st period starting November 4th and ending November 18th. These items could include: Canned soup, fruit, vegetables, ravioli, spaghetti sauce, pasta, rice, meal kits, breakfast bars & cereal all make great donations. Cash donations will also be accepted. If any families would like to donate a ham or small 3-5 lb boneless Turkey, or other perishable items please contact Mr.DeKemper.
The top 3 overall winning 1st period classes will get a donut party!
Any students interested in Weekday Christian Education, please grab a flyer in the office.
Today for lunch we are having chicken and waffles.
Attendance matters! Our attendance challenge is up and running for November. The grade level with the best attendance in November will receive a Hot Chocolate Party during recess!
8th grade LBL counselors should check their emails for meeting information. Mr. Hartmann will send several emails this week regarding an after school meeting being scheduled for next week. Information is also posted in GoogleClassroom. See Mr. Hartmann if you have questions.
Congratulations to our Speech Team last night at the City Tournament at Thompkins!
Abby Groben - 1st in Theatre
Cora Wilson and Kylee Sosh - 1st in Duo Scripted
Kylee Sosh-3rd in Poetry
Ruth Brown-4th in Original Oratory
Aeon Howard -4th in Impromptu
After school, we have:
Girls’ reserve and varsity basketball practice, Chess Club, and FCA until 4PM.
Helfrich Park is hosting a Spell Bowl this evening at 4PM. Go, Pumas!
Our 6th grade girls’ basketball team plays Thompkins at Plaza Park at 4:30PM.
Cheer practice until 5PM.

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11/03/2026

Good morning, Pumas! Today is Tuesday, November 3rd.
Happening today at the Park:
We want to say good morning and welcome to our subs in the building today!
Veteran’s Day invitations are due Friday, November 6th. They can be turned in at the front office.
Helfrich Park’s annual Sharing is Caring Thanksgiving food drive will start November 4th and go through November 18th. All donations will go to Helfrich Park families in need for the holiday season. Students are encouraged to bring in non-perishable food items to their 1st period starting November 4th and ending November 18th. These items could include: Canned soup, fruit, vegetables, ravioli, spaghetti sauce, pasta, rice, meal kits, breakfast bars & cereal all make great donations. Cash donations will also be accepted. If any families would like to donate a ham or small 3-5 lb boneless Turkey, or other perishable items please contact Mr.DeKemper.
The top 3 overall winning 1st period classes will get a donut party!
Today for lunch we are having tacos or calzones.
Any students interested in Weekday Christian Education, please grab a flyer in the office.
Teachers - we are recycling tomorrow. Please make sure to place your orange recycle buckets in the hallway.
Attendance matters! Our attendance challenge is up and running for November. The grade level with the best attendance in November will receive a Hot Chocolate Party during recess!
8th grade LBL counselors should check their emails for meeting information. Mr. Hartmann will send several emails this week regarding an after school meeting being scheduled for next week. Information is also posted in GoogleClassroom. See Mr. Hartmann if you have questions.
After school, we have:
6th grade girls basketball practice, Bookmark Club, and Spell Bowl until 4PM.
Our girls’ reserve and varsity basketball teams will be playing at Plaza Park at 4:30 PM.
The Speech Team competes in the City Speech Meet this evening at Thompkins, also at 4:30PM. Go, Pumas!

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11/02/2026

10/31/2026

🧟‍♀️🎶🧟‍♀️🎼🧟 Happy Halloween from the 6th period orchestra zombies…err, Pumas. 😎🎃

10/31/2026

“Walk of the Silent Zombies” by the 8th grade orchestra members (and some hand-selected 7th grade zombies…we mean, orchestra members) was a hit for the students and staff alike. 🧟‍♂️🧟‍♀️🧟🎼🎶

10/30/2026

Good morning, Pumas! Today is Friday, October 30th.
Happening today at the Park:
Fun Fact Friday: The planet Neptune’s days are 16 hours long!
Any students interested in Weekday Christian Education, please grab a flyer in the office.
Veteran’s Day invitations went home yesterday in first period. Please return as soon as possible. The deadline to RSVP is Friday, November 6th.
Today after school is our first FUN NIGHT of the year!! Bring your best Halloween costumes (no masks or weapons please) and be prepared to have a great time! Thank you to our sponsor Grade A Groundskeeping for providing FREE admission!! D.J. Dekemper will be spinning the tunes and the concession stand will be open. Buses will be available to take you home or you’ll need to be picked up at 4:00pm.
There is information on the counter of the front office regarding the Reitz Cub Wrestling.
Today for lunch we are having strombolis or dragon noodles.
After school, we have:
Our first Fun Night of the school year, until 4PM.

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10/30/2026

Shoutout to our girls basketball teams for hosting High Five Friday! A quick turnaround from last nights game but they came in with the same energy!

10/29/2026

It was a great night at the Puma’s home opener for 7th and 8th grade basketball!

10/29/2026

Today, Helfrich Park students got to enjoy a demonstration of the amazing Reitz Marching Band’s performance! Way to go, Panthers.

10/29/2026

Hello, Pumas!! Today is Thursday, October 29th.
Happening today at the Park:
We want to say good morning and welcome to our subs in the building today!
Any students interested in Weekday Christian Education, please grab a flyer in the office.
Tomorrow after school is our first FUN NIGHT of the year!! Bring your best Halloween costumes (no masks or weapons please) and be prepared to have a great time! D.J. Dekemper will be spinning the tunes and the concession stand will be open. You must have your citizenship to attend.
Bring cash to purchase treats from the Student Council or Concession Stand!
Buses will be available to take you home or you’ll need to be picked up at 4:00pm.
There is information on the counter of the front office regarding the Reitz Cub Wrestling.
Joke of the week:
Q - Why don’t scientists trust atoms?
A - Because they make up everything!
The office sells bottled water, earbuds, and lip balm for $1.00 each. We now sell chocolate bars for $2 each!
Today for lunch we are having Fritos walking tacos or chicken quesadillas.
Teachers - we are recycling tomorrow. Please make sure to place your orange recycle buckets in the hallway.
Veteran’s Day invitations are going home today in first period. Please return as soon as possible. The deadline to RSVP is Friday, November 6th.
After school, we have:
Rock Band, 6th Grade Girls Basketball Practice, and Spell Bowl until 4PM.
The Reserve and Varsity Girls Basketball Teams play North Jr. at 4:30PM here at the Park. Go, Pumas!

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