Bus safety training happening here at Hawthorne Elementary today-THANK YOU to all of our drivers and behind the scenes staff at Albert Lea Area Bus for your hard work and dedication!

Learning happens anywhere and anytime at Hawthorne!

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Reminder-to honor our professionals in their Professional Learning Community work, Wednesdays are a late start at 8:15.

On inclement weather days (raining or the 'feels like' temperature is below 0 degrees Fahrenheit) students will enter the building at 7:45. Supervision will be provided in designated areas. Breakfast will still be available. We kindly ask that only students enter the building to ensure a focused and safe learning environment. Thank you for understanding!

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Media Center Orientation is happening here at Hawthorne! We can't wait to get books into students hands and we appreciate the care you will take of these cherished materials. Happy Reading!

What a wonderful time had by all at the Hawthorne Elementary School picnic! Families, students, and staff came together to enjoy great food, fun activities, and fantastic company. It was heartwarming to see our community bond over shared laughter and the joy of being together. A big thank you to everyone who helped make this event so special—your participation and support mean the world to us!

Doors open for breakfast for students from 7:45-8:00. We have our Back to School Picnic running from 4:30-6:00. Please bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair. Happy Thursday!

The 2024-2025 school year is off to a fantastic start! The weather was gorgeous, and the energy was high as we welcomed our amazing students back to campus. From excited smiles to new friendships, today was filled with joy, learning, and the promise of a great year ahead. Thank you to our dedicated staff, enthusiastic students, bus drivers, and supportive families for making the first day unforgettable. A special thank you to the School Board members who were also present at the buildings to welcome back students! Here's to a year of growth, discovery, and success!

Hello Hawthorne Community! We are excited to welcome students back tomorrow! Please see below for updates to ensure preparedness. There will be supervision starting at 7:45. Students will be allowed in for breakfast starting at 7:45, will eat breakfast in the cafeteria, and then go back to their designated area. Students will enter the building at 8:15 on Wednesday, and at 8:05 on all other days. Teachers will be outside with signs for the first couple of days so students know where to line up. K-2 students will be in the front of the building (Sherian Street), and 3-5 students will be on the back blacktop by the playground (Hawthorne Street). Drop off and pick up will be in the front of the building on Sheridan Street. Dismissal will be the same. Buses will drop off near the playground on Hawthorne Street. Dismissal will be the same. Patrols will not be out the first week of school as they will be in training. We will have adults staffed at major intersections. Our back-to-school picnic will be held on Thursday from 4:30-6:00 at the Hawthorne Playground. Warmest welcome, Marie

It's almost time to kick off the 2024-2025 school year with the start of classes, and we’re excited to welcome our students back! We had great turnouts at last week’s open houses, and our teachers and staff are eagerly preparing for this week's open houses. Monday: Halverson, Hawthorne, Lakeview, and Sibley Elementary Schools: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Southwest Middle School: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Early Learning (Brookside Education Center): 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday: Area Learning Center (Brookside Education Center): 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Be sure to follow Albert Lea Area School District on our new Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/AlbertLeaAreaSchoolDistrict

It was wonderful to see students and guardians back in our space today! If you would like to volunteer for our bookfair on Monday, please sign up using the link below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA8AD28A3FDCE9-50363153-back#/ We appreciate your consideration in advance!

This morning, we kicked off the 2024-2025 school year with our All-District 241 Welcome Back event at the ALHS Auditorium! It was a fantastic gathering with all staff in attendance, coming together to celebrate the start of a new academic year. We're excited for the year ahead and looking forward to all the great things we'll achieve together!

Back to School Festival is POSTPONED. Stay tuned!

Exciting News! Our school district is making communication easier and more connected than ever. We’re moving to a new Facebook page to sync with our brand-new Albert Lea Tigers Unite app! Families can anticipate receiving an invite text and/or email this week that is unique to their student(s) with classroom and school information. Follow us at Albert Lea Area School District to stay updated on all the latest news, events, and announcements. Let’s stay connected—together! https://www.facebook.com/AlbertLeaAreaSchoolDistrict

Mark your calendars for our exciting upcoming events! Join us at the Back to School Festival at Central Park during Wind Down Wednesday, and don’t miss our Welcome Back Interviews on Friday, August 16, from 7:30-3:30, and Monday, August 19, from 11:00-7:00. Finally, wrap up the month with Hawthorne's Back to School Picnic on Thursday, August 22, from 4:30-6:00. We can't wait to see you there!

As we prepare for the new school year, we want to extend a huge thank you to our custodial team and Anne Sternhagen, our Administrative Assistant. Their hard work has ensured our building is in perfect shape to welcome everyone back. We truly appreciate their dedication!

District 241 Facilities Services recently hosted a cookout to thank our custodians, maintenance staff, and summer maintenance workers for their hard work in preparing our schools for the upcoming year. We truly appreciate their dedication and effort in ensuring our schools are ready for a successful start!