Tackle Hunger! Our food + hygiene drive will start next Monday and continue until spring break. Thanks for organizing student council!

This time of year can be a lot to manage! Here is everything you need to know about what is going on schoolwide at Hawthorne right now! Happy Friday!

Walk-a-thon Totals are in!

✨ Flashlight Friday Fun! ✨
The 4th graders in Mrs. Schewe’s classroom worked hard to earn Flashlight Friday! By teaming up to reach their goal of “20 smiles,” they earned a reward that builds joyful memories and strengthens their teamwork along the way. ❤️




✨ Fancy Lunch Day at Hawthorne! ✨
Today our students dressed in their very best and enjoyed a special lunch experience complete with delicious hors d’oeuvres. It was such a fun way to practice manners, build community, and make lunchtime feel extra magical. Shout out to our chamber orchestra for the fabulous entertainment!
Our Tigers truly showed up in style today! 🐯💫









Spread the word! This is community event-we want to honor all those who served!

HW 4th graders from Mrs. Schewe's class learn about systems and input/output energy!






One final push! We are at 14,200 towards our goal and if we each bring $2-3, we will reach our goal!

Hawthorne kicked off their walk a their fundraiser today! Information went home via email to all families! Thank you in advance for your support of our students + school community!

Thank you to Albert Lea Bus for ensuring we get to and from locations safely! Hawthorne students learned all about bus safety!


Hawthorne Picture Re-take Day will be Thursday, Oct. 9th! If you have already ordered pictures, they should be arriving home soon!

What a fantastic turnout for the Hawthorne Back to School Picnic!






Please note that the Back to School picnic happening Tuesday, August 26th from 5:00-6:30 is for families of Hawthorne students. Sorry for any confusion!
Back to School Picnic from 5:00-6:00 on Tuesday, August 26! Bring a lawn chair and be ready to connect, enjoy pizza, cookies, water, and fun family activities!

What a night to remember at Jim Gustafson Field! The Albert Lea High School Class of 2025—our 141st graduating class—crossed the stage and stepped boldly into their futures. We are so proud of everything our graduates have achieved and the challenges they’ve overcome. Thank you to our families, staff, and community members for supporting these outstanding students. Congratulations, Class of 2025—your adventure is just beginning!


We are loving the spring weather here at HW and seizing the opportunities to enjoy it! Our kindergarten crew outside during PE today!

Red Envelope Fundraisers are due tomorrow! Thank you!

Wednesday, March 5, 2025, will be an e-Learning Day. Students are expected to complete ONE Choice Board to be turned in to their classroom teacher no later than 3-days following the e-Learning Day. Please check your email for instructions on accessing a choice board if you do not already have a physical copy. Stay warm!

A reminder that tomorrow is dress like your favorite book character or idiom. See the image for an idea!


