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First grade classes learn about fire safety. Thank you North Hempfield Fire Department!

Mrs. Nestor's class built their own number racks

Fire safety lesson with the North Hempfield Fire Department

Students learn about place value

Fire safety lesson with the North Hempfield Fire Department

Third graders recognized for "Growing in a Garden of Good Character" during the month of October 

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Second graders recognized for "Growing in a Garden of Good Character" during the month of October 

Fire safety lesson with North Hempfield Fire Department

Winners of this week's Barnes and Noble gift card drawing for students "Growing with Good Character."

Kindergarten made binoculars to go on a book hunt in library class

Carr's Crusaders pitch in and stuff bags for Westmoreland Walks

First Grade 108 Marble Jar Reward Party

Learning about place value

"Growing with Good Character" winners of the weekly Barnes and Noble gift card drawing

Third grader using a problem string

5th grade art class animal silhouettes

First day of school!

Our Project Lead the Way banner

First graders recognized for "Growing in a Garden of Good Character" during the month of October 

Second grade students learning how to program code

Recent News

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BRIDGES Family Night (grades 3-5)

Bring the whole family and join us on October 29th for a "hands-on" introduction to our new BRIDGES math program (Click the title for invitation)
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September 12, 2018: Open House for Grades 2 and 3

We look forward to seeing Maxwell families at Open House. Your evening will be a “Meet and Greet” style format. You and your child may visit the classrooms at a time of your choosing between 6:30-8:30.
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September 13, 2018: Open House for Kindergarten and Grade 1

The evening for kindergarten parents will begin in your child’s classroom with a presentation by your child’s teacher, at approximately 6:40. Please drop of your child/children in the gym prior to reporting to your child's classroom. The evening for first grade families will follow a “Meet and Greet” style format. You and your child may visit the classrooms at a time of your choosing between 6:30-8:30.
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About Us

 Maxwell Elementary School is nestled in the northern part of the Hempfield Area School District just off Old Route 66.  Built in 1952,  Maxwell was most recently renovated in 2000.  Our school has been updated with a full size library, gymnasium, cafeteria and computer lab.   In addition, its rooms are bright and colorful,  welcoming students to a comfortable learning environment.  Maxwell is a single level school with central air conditioning.  

Mission

Maxwell is a Bully Free School.  We work very hard to ensure the safety and well being of all our students.  We believe that the family is an integral part of a child’s education and provide a welcoming Home/School connection.