🎉 Our Hawthorne Hawks are showing out today!
We have even more exciting news to celebrate from the Kentucky Art Education Association (KyAEA) All-State Art Show in Bowling Green!
🖌️ Ava H. earned 2nd Place in the state competition!
🏆 Ellie F. was awarded Best of Show for the Elementary Division — an incredible honor!
🎨 Weld C. and Finn C. also had their artwork selected to be represented in the KyAEA All-State Show, which is an amazing accomplishment in itself.
We are so proud of these talented Hawthorne artists for sharing their creativity and representing our school so beautifully. Our Hawthorne Hawks are truly soaring today! 💙💛
Congratulations to our student artists and thank you to Ms. Cohan who helps nurture their creativity!
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🎉 ¡Nuestros Hawks de Hawthorne están brillando hoy!
¡Tenemos más noticias emocionantes para celebrar desde la Exposición Estatal de Arte de la Kentucky Art Education Association (KyAEA) en Bowling Green!
🖌️ Ava H. obtuvo 2.º lugar en la competencia estatal.
🏆 Ellie F. recibió el premio Best of Show de la división de primaria, ¡un logro increíble!
🎨 Weld C. y Finn C. también tuvieron sus obras seleccionadas para ser representadas en la Exposición Estatal de KyAEA, lo cual es un gran honor.
Estamos muy orgullosos de estos talentosos artistas de Hawthorne por compartir su creatividad y representar tan bien a nuestra escuela. ¡Nuestros Hawks de Hawthorne realmente están volando alto hoy! 💙💛
¡Felicidades a nuestros estudiantes artistas y gracias a Ms. Cohan que fomenta sus creatividades!
🏆🧠 1ST PLACE FOR THE HAWTHORNE HAWKS! 🧠🏆
We are incredibly proud of our Hawthorne Hawks Future Problem Solvers Team for earning 🥇 1st Place at the 2026 JCPS Louisville Metro Mayor’s Cup in Problem Solving!
These amazing students showed outstanding teamwork, creativity, perseverance, and brainpower as they tackled challenging problems and represented Hawthorne with excellence.
A huge congratulations to our brilliant scholars and a special thank you to their dedicated coaches, Mrs. Burke and Mrs. Kleinman, for guiding and supporting them along the way.
Way to soar, Hawks! 💙💛
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🏆🧠 ¡PRIMER LUGAR PARA LOS HAWKS DE HAWTHORNE! 🧠🏆
¡Estamos increíblemente orgullosos de nuestro equipo Future Problem Solvers de Hawthorne por obtener 🥇 1er Lugar en el Louisville Metro Mayor’s Cup 2026 de JCPS en Resolución de Problemas!
Estos estudiantes demostraron un extraordinario trabajo en equipo, creatividad, perseverancia y gran capacidad de pensamiento mientras resolvían desafiantes problemas y representaban a Hawthorne con excelencia.
También felicitamos y agradecemos a sus dedicadas entrenadoras, Mrs. Burke y Mrs. Kleinman, por guiarlos y apoyarlos durante todo el proceso.
¡Así se hace, Hawks! 💙💛 🦅🏆
🔬✨ Reminder: Math & Science Night is TONIGHT! ✨🔬
Join us tonight at Hawthorne Elementary from 5:30–7:30 PM for a fun evening of hands-on math, science, and engineering activities for the whole family.
No need to RSVP anymore — just come join us!
Students and families can explore exciting stations like rocket design, robotics, electrical circuits, nano math, and earthquake engineering, plus interactive math games with Mathnasium.
We hope to see you there for a night of learning, exploration, and family fun!
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🔬✨ Recordatorio: ¡La Noche de Matemáticas y Ciencias es HOY! ✨🔬
Acompáñenos esta noche en Hawthorne Elementary de 5:30 a 7:30 PM para una noche llena de actividades prácticas de matemáticas, ciencias e ingeniería para toda la familia.
Ya no es necesario confirmar asistencia — ¡solo venga y disfrute!
Los estudiantes y sus familias podrán explorar estaciones divertidas como diseño de cohetes, robótica, circuitos eléctricos, nanomatemáticas e ingeniería sísmica, además de juegos interactivos de matemáticas con Mathnasium.
¡Esperamos verlos para una noche de aprendizaje, exploración y diversión familiar!
Join us tonight at Hawthorne Elementary from 5:30–7:30 PM for a fun evening of hands-on math, science, and engineering activities for the whole family.
No need to RSVP anymore — just come join us!
Students and families can explore exciting stations like rocket design, robotics, electrical circuits, nano math, and earthquake engineering, plus interactive math games with Mathnasium.
We hope to see you there for a night of learning, exploration, and family fun!
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🔬✨ Recordatorio: ¡La Noche de Matemáticas y Ciencias es HOY! ✨🔬
Acompáñenos esta noche en Hawthorne Elementary de 5:30 a 7:30 PM para una noche llena de actividades prácticas de matemáticas, ciencias e ingeniería para toda la familia.
Ya no es necesario confirmar asistencia — ¡solo venga y disfrute!
Los estudiantes y sus familias podrán explorar estaciones divertidas como diseño de cohetes, robótica, circuitos eléctricos, nanomatemáticas e ingeniería sísmica, además de juegos interactivos de matemáticas con Mathnasium.
¡Esperamos verlos para una noche de aprendizaje, exploración y diversión familiar!
The Hawthorne Weekly Newsletter is here!
Don’t miss the latest news, events, and important updates.
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¡Ya está disponible el boletín semanal de Hawthorne!
No se pierda las noticias, eventos y avisos importantes.
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Don’t miss the latest news, events, and important updates.
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¡Ya está disponible el boletín semanal de Hawthorne!
No se pierda las noticias, eventos y avisos importantes.
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🤝 Get Involved with Hawthorne PTA!
The Hawthorne PTA is still accepting applications to join next year’s PTA Board! The more positions we fill, the more voices are heard and the more we’re able to do for our students, families, and staff.
Serving on the PTA is a meaningful way to support our school, help plan events, strengthen family engagement, and make a positive impact on our Hawthorne community.
The PTA board includes several leadership and support roles, and all levels of experience are welcome.
📅 Please complete the interest form by March 15, 2026.
📋 Learn more about the available roles and submit your interest here:
👉 https://forms.gle/aDMMKw5NQCumGLyf6
If you have questions, please contact Karen Martins, PTA President, at
📧 HawthornePresident@gmail.com
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🤝 ¡Participe en la PTA de Hawthorne!
La PTA de Hawthorne todavía está aceptando solicitudes para formar parte de la Mesa Directiva del próximo año escolar. Mientras más puestos logremos llenar, más voces serán escuchadas y más podremos hacer por nuestros estudiantes, familias y personal.
Ser parte de la PTA es una manera significativa de apoyar a nuestra escuela, ayudar a planificar eventos, fortalecer la participación familiar y tener un impacto positivo en la comunidad de Hawthorne.
La mesa directiva de la PTA incluye varios puestos de liderazgo y apoyo, y todos los niveles de experiencia son bienvenidos.
📅 Por favor complete el formulario antes del 15 de marzo de 2026.
📋 Puede conocer más sobre los puestos disponibles y enviar su interés aquí:
👉 https://forms.gle/aDMMKw5NQCumGLyf6
Si tiene preguntas, puede comunicarse con Karen Martins, Presidenta de la PTA, en
📧 HawthornePresident@gmail.com
The Hawthorne PTA is still accepting applications to join next year’s PTA Board! The more positions we fill, the more voices are heard and the more we’re able to do for our students, families, and staff.
Serving on the PTA is a meaningful way to support our school, help plan events, strengthen family engagement, and make a positive impact on our Hawthorne community.
The PTA board includes several leadership and support roles, and all levels of experience are welcome.
📅 Please complete the interest form by March 15, 2026.
📋 Learn more about the available roles and submit your interest here:
👉 https://forms.gle/aDMMKw5NQCumGLyf6
If you have questions, please contact Karen Martins, PTA President, at
📧 HawthornePresident@gmail.com
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🤝 ¡Participe en la PTA de Hawthorne!
La PTA de Hawthorne todavía está aceptando solicitudes para formar parte de la Mesa Directiva del próximo año escolar. Mientras más puestos logremos llenar, más voces serán escuchadas y más podremos hacer por nuestros estudiantes, familias y personal.
Ser parte de la PTA es una manera significativa de apoyar a nuestra escuela, ayudar a planificar eventos, fortalecer la participación familiar y tener un impacto positivo en la comunidad de Hawthorne.
La mesa directiva de la PTA incluye varios puestos de liderazgo y apoyo, y todos los niveles de experiencia son bienvenidos.
📅 Por favor complete el formulario antes del 15 de marzo de 2026.
📋 Puede conocer más sobre los puestos disponibles y enviar su interés aquí:
👉 https://forms.gle/aDMMKw5NQCumGLyf6
Si tiene preguntas, puede comunicarse con Karen Martins, Presidenta de la PTA, en
📧 HawthornePresident@gmail.com
✨ PEACE IN THE CHAOS | Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential.
JCPS families came together last week for an evening filled with food, games, and hands-on self-care resources designed to help everyone discover simple, meaningful ways to create inner peace. From laughter and connection to practical tools to take home, this event was all about caring for ourselves and each other.
Because when families feel supported, our whole community grows stronger.
JCPS families came together last week for an evening filled with food, games, and hands-on self-care resources designed to help everyone discover simple, meaningful ways to create inner peace. From laughter and connection to practical tools to take home, this event was all about caring for ourselves and each other.
Because when families feel supported, our whole community grows stronger.
🌸✨ Happy International Women’s Day! ✨🌸
Today and this whole month, we celebrate the achievements, strength, and leadership of women and girls around the world. At Hawthorne, we are grateful for the many women in our community — educators, students, families, and leaders — who inspire us every day.
Let’s continue encouraging our students to dream big, lead with confidence, and support one another. 💛
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🌸✨ ¡Feliz Día Internacional de la Mujer! ✨🌸
Hoy y todo este mes, celebramos los logros, la fortaleza y el liderazgo de las mujeres y niñas alrededor del mundo. En Hawthorne, estamos agradecidos por las muchas mujeres de nuestra comunidad — educadoras, estudiantes, familias y líderes — que nos inspiran cada día.
Sigamos animando a nuestros estudiantes a soñar en grande, liderar con confianza y apoyarse mutuamente. 💛
☀️ Today is the JCPS Summer Camp Kick-Off!
Join us today from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the JCPS Center for Professional Learning to explore summer camp opportunities from across Jefferson County.
Families can:
• Meet dozens of summer camp providers
• Learn about camps for all interests and age groups
• Enter drawings for a chance to WIN a FREE summer camp scholarship
I’ll be there and would love to see some Hawthorne families—come stop by and say hello!
📍 JCPS Center for Professional Learning
3903 Atkinson Square Dr.
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☀️ ¡Hoy es el JCPS Summer Camp Kick-Off!
Acompáñenos hoy de 11:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m. en el JCPS Center for Professional Learning para conocer las diferentes opciones de campamentos de verano disponibles en el condado de Jefferson.
Las familias podrán:
• Conocer a muchos proveedores de campamentos de verano
• Informarse sobre campamentos para diferentes intereses y edades
• Participar en sorteos para GANAR una beca para un campamento de verano GRATIS
¡Yo estaré allí y me encantará ver a nuestras familias de Hawthorne—pase a saludar!
📍 JCPS Center for Professional Learning
3903 Atkinson Square Dr::
Join us today from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the JCPS Center for Professional Learning to explore summer camp opportunities from across Jefferson County.
Families can:
• Meet dozens of summer camp providers
• Learn about camps for all interests and age groups
• Enter drawings for a chance to WIN a FREE summer camp scholarship
I’ll be there and would love to see some Hawthorne families—come stop by and say hello!
📍 JCPS Center for Professional Learning
3903 Atkinson Square Dr.
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☀️ ¡Hoy es el JCPS Summer Camp Kick-Off!
Acompáñenos hoy de 11:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m. en el JCPS Center for Professional Learning para conocer las diferentes opciones de campamentos de verano disponibles en el condado de Jefferson.
Las familias podrán:
• Conocer a muchos proveedores de campamentos de verano
• Informarse sobre campamentos para diferentes intereses y edades
• Participar en sorteos para GANAR una beca para un campamento de verano GRATIS
¡Yo estaré allí y me encantará ver a nuestras familias de Hawthorne—pase a saludar!
📍 JCPS Center for Professional Learning
3903 Atkinson Square Dr::
☀️ SUMMER CAMP KICKOFF EVENT THIS WEEKEND | Looking for summer camps and enrichment opportunities for your child? Join us for the 21st Annual JCPS Family Resource & Youth Services Centers Summer Camp Kickoff this Saturday, March 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the JCPS Center for Professional Learning (3903 Atkinson Square Dr.).
This FREE event connects JCPS families with a wide variety of summer camps and programs from across Jefferson County. Families can meet providers, ask questions, and enter drawings for summer camp scholarships.
All JCPS families are welcome!
This FREE event connects JCPS families with a wide variety of summer camps and programs from across Jefferson County. Families can meet providers, ask questions, and enter drawings for summer camp scholarships.
All JCPS families are welcome!
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing volunteers who took time to share about their careers and inspire our students to believe that their dreams are possible. The future is bright — and it’s sitting right in our classrooms! 💙🌟 part 2
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing volunteers who took time to share about their careers and inspire our students to believe that their dreams are possible. The future is bright — and it’s sitting right in our classrooms! 💙🌟 part 1
Dreaming BIG today! ✨ Our students showed up dressed as their future selves and we loved seeing doctors, teachers, athletes, artists, scientists, and so much more walking our halls!
📚 LITERACY NIGHT AT THE CARDINALS GAME ❤️ | What a night celebrating literacy and cheering on the Cards!
Thank you to the University of Louisville for hosting Literacy Night at the KFC Yum! Center as the Cardinals took on Syracuse.
We’re so grateful for the incredible support shown to our JCPS students—and for every new and gently used book donated during the Book Drive. Your generosity is helping spark a love of reading across our district.
📸 Superintendent Dr. Yearwood was there to celebrate the power of reading alongside JCPS families! 📖✨
Thank you to the University of Louisville for hosting Literacy Night at the KFC Yum! Center as the Cardinals took on Syracuse.
We’re so grateful for the incredible support shown to our JCPS students—and for every new and gently used book donated during the Book Drive. Your generosity is helping spark a love of reading across our district.
📸 Superintendent Dr. Yearwood was there to celebrate the power of reading alongside JCPS families! 📖✨
📚 LITERACY NIGHT AT THE CARDINALS GAME ❤️ | What a night celebrating literacy and cheering on the Cards!
Thank you to the University of Louisville for hosting Literacy Night at the KFC Yum! Center as the Cardinals took on Syracuse.
We’re so grateful for the incredible support shown to our JCPS students—and for every new and gently used book donated during the Book Drive. Your generosity is helping spark a love of reading across our district.
📸 Superintendent Dr. Yearwood was there to celebrate the power of reading alongside JCPS families! 📖✨
Thank you to the University of Louisville for hosting Literacy Night at the KFC Yum! Center as the Cardinals took on Syracuse.
We’re so grateful for the incredible support shown to our JCPS students—and for every new and gently used book donated during the Book Drive. Your generosity is helping spark a love of reading across our district.
📸 Superintendent Dr. Yearwood was there to celebrate the power of reading alongside JCPS families! 📖✨
Dreaming BIG today! ✨ Our students showed up dressed as their future selves and we loved seeing doctors, teachers, athletes, artists, scientists, and so much more walking our halls!
The Hawthorne Weekly Newsletter is here!
Don’t miss the latest news, events, and important updates.
https://tinyurl.com/HawkWeeklyNews
¡Ya está disponible el boletín semanal de Hawthorne!
No se pierda las noticias, eventos y avisos importantes.
https://tinyurl.com/HawkWeeklyNews
Don’t miss the latest news, events, and important updates.
https://tinyurl.com/HawkWeeklyNews
¡Ya está disponible el boletín semanal de Hawthorne!
No se pierda las noticias, eventos y avisos importantes.
https://tinyurl.com/HawkWeeklyNews
✨ Reminder: Wednesday is Career Day for College to Career Week! Students are invited to dress like their future self or bring a small prop that represents a career they’re interested in. Please remember — no weapons (real or pretend) and no full face masks. We can’t wait to see our students dreaming big and showing off their future goals!
🌟 ICYMI | Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood delivered his first State of the District address last week, sharing a strategic vision for the future of Jefferson County Public Schools.
With a focus on long-term financial stability and a renewed commitment to academic growth for all, the plan supports more than 94,000 students across JCPS.
📸 Take a look at photos from the event!
🔗 Read more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2735539
THANK YOU to Seneca High School Agri-Science & Leadership students for designing and producing floral arrangements for the event and Youth Performing Arts School - YPAS students for providing music!
With a focus on long-term financial stability and a renewed commitment to academic growth for all, the plan supports more than 94,000 students across JCPS.
📸 Take a look at photos from the event!
🔗 Read more: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2735539
THANK YOU to Seneca High School Agri-Science & Leadership students for designing and producing floral arrangements for the event and Youth Performing Arts School - YPAS students for providing music!
📚 READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY 📚 | What better way to celebrate Read Across America Day than by honoring students who show that reading can take you anywhere—even to center court!
Ms. Herman’s second grade class at Hawthorne Elementary School was recognized at the KFC Yum! Center for their outstanding achievement in the University of Louisville Women’s Basketball Reading Challenge after reading 1,638 books!
We are so proud of these Hawks and their dedication, perseverance, and love of reading! Way to go! ✨
Ms. Herman’s second grade class at Hawthorne Elementary School was recognized at the KFC Yum! Center for their outstanding achievement in the University of Louisville Women’s Basketball Reading Challenge after reading 1,638 books!
We are so proud of these Hawks and their dedication, perseverance, and love of reading! Way to go! ✨
📚🏀 On the Court and In the Spotlight!
Ms. Herman’s second grade class officially made it onto the court to be recognized for their outstanding achievement in the UofL Women’s Basketball Reading Challenge! 🎉
After reading an incredible 1,638 books and winning the competition, our Hawks were celebrated at center court at the KFC Yum! Center — a moment they truly earned. 🦅❤️
We are so proud of their dedication, perseverance, and love of reading. Hard work in the classroom continues to open exciting doors beyond it!
Way to go, Hawks! #ReadersAreLeaders #GoHawks #GoCards
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📚🏀 ¡En la cancha y bajo los reflectores!
¡La clase de segundo grado de la Sra. Herman finalmente fue reconocida en la cancha por su destacado logro en el Desafío de Lectura del Baloncesto Femenino de UofL! 🎉
Después de leer la impresionante cantidad de 1,638 libros y ganar la competencia, nuestros Hawks fueron celebrados en el centro de la cancha en el KFC Yum! Center — un momento que realmente se ganaron. 🦅❤️
Estamos muy orgullosos de su dedicación, perseverancia y amor por la lectura. ¡El esfuerzo en el salón de clases sigue abriendo puertas más allá de la escuela!
¡Felicidades, Hawks! #LectoresLíderes #GoHawks #GoCards
