CALLING COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS | Do you love JCPS and want to help share the good news? We’re looking for passionate community members to join the new JCPS Community Champions program!
This is your chance to become a trusted insider and a powerful advocate by:
✅ Amplifying student success stories.
✅ Gently correcting misinformation.
✅ Providing essential community feedback.
➡️ Deadline to apply is November 24, 2025!
APPLY OR NOMINATE TODAY and help us champion JCPS success: https://forms.gle/6FQ7tqq75VbMCZvw6
This is your chance to become a trusted insider and a powerful advocate by:
✅ Amplifying student success stories.
✅ Gently correcting misinformation.
✅ Providing essential community feedback.
➡️ Deadline to apply is November 24, 2025!
APPLY OR NOMINATE TODAY and help us champion JCPS success: https://forms.gle/6FQ7tqq75VbMCZvw6
All JCPS schools and buildings will open and operate as normal on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Our crews tested the water and air quality at all of our schools and buildings today and everything came back normal. Louisville Metro Government officials have also informed us that it is safe to reopen schools. Our thoughts remain with all those affected by Tuesday’s tragic plane crash.
Catch all the latest updates in our Hawthorne Weekly Newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/HawkWeeklyNews
Manténgase al día con las últimas novedades en nuestro boletín semanal de Hawthorne aquí: https://tinyurl.com/HawkWeeklyNews
An update from JCPS in case you haven't seen it:
🚨UPDATE from JCPS| We appreciate your understanding as our schools and buildings are closed today while the city has implemented a necessary shelter-in-place due to last night’s tragic plane crash.
Today, our teams are checking the air and water quality at all of our schools and buildings. We are doing these checks out of an abundance of caution, as the safety of our students and staff is our top priority.
If you and your family need food assistance today, please reach out to Dare to Care Food Bank:
Website: DaretoCare.org
Food pickup locations: Find locations near you here.
Phone: (502) 966-3821
We know situations like what happened last night impact our students in different ways. Every JCPS school has a mental health team that is available to talk with students about how they are feeling. If your child would like support when we return to class, please reach out to their school.
As a reminder, we provide important updates via text, email, JCPS social media platforms, the JCPS app, our website, and local media.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and staff.
#WeAreJCPS
Dear JCPS families,
We appreciate your understanding as our schools and buildings are closed today while the city has implemented a necessary shelter-in-place due to last night’s tragic plane crash.
Today, our teams are checking the air and water quality at all of our schools and buildings. We are doing these checks out of an abundance of caution, as the safety of our students and staff is our top priority.
If you and your family need food assistance today, please reach out to Dare to Care Food Bank:
Website: DaretoCare.org
Phone: (502) 966-3821
We know situations like what happened last night impact our students in different ways. Every JCPS school has a mental health team that is available to talk with students about how they are feeling. If your child would like support when we return to class, please reach out to their school.
As a reminder, we provide important updates via text, email, JCPS social media platforms, the JCPS app, our website, and local media.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and staff.
We appreciate your understanding as our schools and buildings are closed today while the city has implemented a necessary shelter-in-place due to last night’s tragic plane crash.
Today, our teams are checking the air and water quality at all of our schools and buildings. We are doing these checks out of an abundance of caution, as the safety of our students and staff is our top priority.
If you and your family need food assistance today, please reach out to Dare to Care Food Bank:
Website: DaretoCare.org
Phone: (502) 966-3821
We know situations like what happened last night impact our students in different ways. Every JCPS school has a mental health team that is available to talk with students about how they are feeling. If your child would like support when we return to class, please reach out to their school.
As a reminder, we provide important updates via text, email, JCPS social media platforms, the JCPS app, our website, and local media.
Thank you for your continued support of our students and staff.
All JCPS schools and buildings are closed on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. All athletics and extracurricular activities are also canceled. Employees will telecommute.
📢 Hawthorne Families / Familias de Hawthorne
Due to the city’s shelter-in-place order after this evening’s tragic plane crash, all JCPS schools, including Hawthorne, will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 5).
This will operate like a snow day — no online instruction or after-school activities.
Thank you for your understanding as our community navigates this difficult time. 💙
Debido a la orden de permanecer bajo resguardo tras el trágico accidente aéreo de esta noche, todas las escuelas de JCPS, incluyendo Hawthorne, estarán cerradas mañana (miércoles 5 de noviembre).
No habrá clases en línea ni actividades después de clases.
Gracias por su comprensión. 💙
— Hawthorne Elementary
❤️ IMMEDIATE CALL FOR SUPPORT | We are partnering with Dare to Care Food Bank to collect donations at all JCPS schools starting today, Tuesday, November 4th.
How you can help:
🥫 Drop off non-perishable food at any JCPS location.
💰 Make a monetary donation to Dare to Care at: bit.ly/4hGClRK
Your contribution is vital in supporting our students and bridging this gap for our neighbors. Thank you for your support!
Learn more here: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2525545
How you can help:
🥫 Drop off non-perishable food at any JCPS location.
💰 Make a monetary donation to Dare to Care at: bit.ly/4hGClRK
Your contribution is vital in supporting our students and bridging this gap for our neighbors. Thank you for your support!
Learn more here: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2525545
APPLICATION PERIOD | The 2026-27 School Application Period is officially open to families through Dec. 19. If your student is entering kindergarten (those who will be 5 on or before Aug. 1, 2026) or has never attended a JCPS school, you must first register online to get your access key. If you need assistance, call 502-485-6250 during business hours.
Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492
Learn more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2523492
As a thank you to our students for reaching our "Give A Day" goal, our PTA provided our students with a Silent Disco Party on Friday! Students were silently dancing the day away!
Día de los Muertos
Today we honor Día de los Muertos, a beautiful tradition that reminds us that remembering our loved ones is not just about memory, it’s about feeling their presence again.
Our Hawthorne ofrenda was created with photos lovingly shared by our students and families, celebrating those who live forever in our hearts. 🕯️🦋
We are grateful for this tradition that fills our school with color, love, and connection across generations. Siempre con nosotros.
#HawthorneCelebrates #DíadeLosMuertos #SiempreConNosotros #CommunityAndCulture
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Hoy honramos el Día de los Muertos, una hermosa tradición que nos recuerda que recordar a nuestros seres queridos no se trata solo de la memoria, sino de sentir su presencia una vez más.
Nuestra ofrenda de Hawthorne fue creada con fotos compartidas con cariño por nuestros estudiantes y familias, celebrando a quienes viven para siempre en nuestros corazones. 🕯️🦋
Agradecemos esta tradición que llena nuestra escuela de color, amor y conexión a través de las generaciones. Siempre con nosotros.
#HawthorneCelebra #DíadeLosMuertos #SiempreConNosotros #ComunidadYCultura
REMINDER | There is no school for students on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. This is a professional development day for school staff.
✨ Tomorrow is Neon Day! Let’s light up the halls in our brightest, boldest colors — the more glow, the better! 🌈 Don’t forget, you can only wear costumes if you have a Hawk Pass, and remember — no masks, props, or face paint. Let’s make it a bright and cheerful day, Hawks! 💛💚💖
The 4th grade teachers at Hawthorne are buzzing with excitement — science is taking off in amazing ways! 🌎🧪✨ From hands-on experiments to curious questions and “aha!” moments, our classrooms are alive with discovery. We can’t wait to see where our young scientists’ curiosity will lead next! 🚀🔬💡 #HawthornePride #4thGradeScience #CuriousMinds
FREE AI PANEL FEATURING JCPS TECH LEADER | JCPS Chief Information Officer Eric Satterly will join a panel discussion on AI ROI: From Theory to Practice as part of the Menard Family Lecture Series at the University of Louisville College of Business. This free program is open to all and will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 4:30 p.m.
Learn more: https://events.louisville.edu/event/ai-roi-from-theory-to-practice
Learn more: https://events.louisville.edu/event/ai-roi-from-theory-to-practice
Catch all the latest updates in our Hawthorne Weekly Newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/HawkWeeklyNews
Manténgase al día con las últimas novedades en nuestro boletín semanal de Hawthorne aquí: https://tinyurl.com/HawkWeeklyNews
Middle School Night was a huge success! Our 5th graders had a blast exploring what’s ahead — new adventures, new friends, and an exciting new chapter waiting just around the corner! 💙📚 #FutureMiddleSchoolers #HawkPride
✅ REMINDER | The JCPS Showcase of Schools is tomorrow! Don’t forget, you can park your car hassle-free and hop on one of our free shuttles that will take you to and from the event.
part 2 Hawthorne Elementary was Pinked Out today as students, teachers, and staff came together to support Breast Cancer Awareness! The school was a sea of pink shirts, ribbons, and gear, showing unity and care for an important cause. It was a powerful day of school spirit and community pride—honoring survivors, remembering loved ones, and standing together to spread awareness and hope for a cure. The Hawthorne Hawks truly showed that teamwork and compassion can make a lasting impact!
Hawthorne Elementary was Pinked Out today as students, teachers, and staff came together to support Breast Cancer Awareness! The school was a sea of pink shirts, ribbons, and gear, showing unity and care for an important cause. It was a powerful day of school spirit and community pride—honoring survivors, remembering loved ones, and standing together to spread awareness and hope for a cure. The Hawthorne Hawks truly showed that teamwork and compassion can make a lasting impact!
