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
🦅🎉 HURRAH! HURRAH! Javi Approved! NEW Hawthorne Spiritwear is HERE! 💙💛
Javi has officially strutted onto the scene in brand-new spiritwear and he thinks you need one too!
The Hawthorne PTA is offering some exciting new spiritwear options in multiple colors. This round is order-only — instead of ordering a large inventory, we will take orders and then place one bulk order. So don’t wait!
🛍️ Shop here: https://tinyurl.com/HawkGoods
📅 Orders close Sunday, March 8, 2026. After that, the shop will close and no additional purchases will be accepted.
📦 Items are expected to arrive by Monday, March 30, 2026 — just in time for Spring Break!
If there is enough interest, we may open another order later!
Let’s show our Hawk pride loud and proud!
¡Vamos a volar! 🦅💙💛
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🦅🎉 ¡HURRAH! ¡HURRAH! ¡Aprobado por Javi! ¡El nuevo spiritwear de Hawthorne ya está aquí! 💙💛
Javi ya está modelando su nuevo spiritwear ¡y piensa que ustedes también necesitan uno!
La PTA de Hawthorne está ofreciendo nuevas opciones de spiritwear en varios colores. Esta venta es solo por pedido — en lugar de ordenar un inventario grande, tomaremos pedidos y luego realizaremos un solo pedido en grupo. ¡No espere!
🛍️ Compre aquí: https://tinyurl.com/HawkGoods
📅 Los pedidos cierran el domingo, 8 de marzo de 2026. Después de esa fecha, la tienda cerrará y no se aceptarán más compras.
📦 Se espera que los artículos lleguen para el lunes, 30 de marzo de 2026 — ¡justo a tiempo para las vacaciones de primavera!
¡Si hay suficiente interés, podríamos abrir otra orden más adelante!
¡Mostremos nuestro orgullo Hawk con fuerza!
¡Vamos a volar! 🦅💙💛
Javi has officially strutted onto the scene in brand-new spiritwear and he thinks you need one too!
The Hawthorne PTA is offering some exciting new spiritwear options in multiple colors. This round is order-only — instead of ordering a large inventory, we will take orders and then place one bulk order. So don’t wait!
🛍️ Shop here: https://tinyurl.com/HawkGoods
📅 Orders close Sunday, March 8, 2026. After that, the shop will close and no additional purchases will be accepted.
📦 Items are expected to arrive by Monday, March 30, 2026 — just in time for Spring Break!
If there is enough interest, we may open another order later!
Let’s show our Hawk pride loud and proud!
¡Vamos a volar! 🦅💙💛
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🦅🎉 ¡HURRAH! ¡HURRAH! ¡Aprobado por Javi! ¡El nuevo spiritwear de Hawthorne ya está aquí! 💙💛
Javi ya está modelando su nuevo spiritwear ¡y piensa que ustedes también necesitan uno!
La PTA de Hawthorne está ofreciendo nuevas opciones de spiritwear en varios colores. Esta venta es solo por pedido — en lugar de ordenar un inventario grande, tomaremos pedidos y luego realizaremos un solo pedido en grupo. ¡No espere!
🛍️ Compre aquí: https://tinyurl.com/HawkGoods
📅 Los pedidos cierran el domingo, 8 de marzo de 2026. Después de esa fecha, la tienda cerrará y no se aceptarán más compras.
📦 Se espera que los artículos lleguen para el lunes, 30 de marzo de 2026 — ¡justo a tiempo para las vacaciones de primavera!
¡Si hay suficiente interés, podríamos abrir otra orden más adelante!
¡Mostremos nuestro orgullo Hawk con fuerza!
¡Vamos a volar! 🦅💙💛
We are excited to announce that applications for the 2026-27 PTA board are now open! If you're passionate about making a difference and fostering community spirit within our school, we want you on board. Don't miss this opportunity to bring your ideas to life. The deadline is March 16th!
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/oqkTKNTET5cMuhmt7
Nos complace anunciar que las solicitudes para la mesa directiva de la PTA 2026–27 ya están abiertas. Si le apasiona marcar la diferencia y fomentar el espíritu de comunidad en nuestra escuela, ¡queremos contar con usted! No pierda esta oportunidad de hacer realidad sus ideas.
La fecha límite es el 16 de marzo.
Inscríbase aquí: https://forms.gle/oqkTKNTET5cMuhmt7
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
STAY CONNECTED | It’s Public Schools Week, and there’s so much to celebrate in JCPS! 🎉📚
From student achievements and classroom innovations to districtwide updates and important announcements, you can stay connected to all the great things happening across Jefferson County Public Schools on the JCPS News page.
We’re committed to keeping our families, staff, and community informed with the most up-to-date information.
🔗 Visit jcps.me/news to explore the latest stories and see how our students and educators are making a difference every day.
From student achievements and classroom innovations to districtwide updates and important announcements, you can stay connected to all the great things happening across Jefferson County Public Schools on the JCPS News page.
We’re committed to keeping our families, staff, and community informed with the most up-to-date information.
🔗 Visit jcps.me/news to explore the latest stories and see how our students and educators are making a difference every day.
CELEBRATE | From Feb. 23 to 27, 2026, we’re proud to join schools, districts, educators, families, and public education advocates nationwide in celebrating Public Schools Week 2026 (#PSW26).
Public schools serve each and every student, in each and every community. That shared commitment is at the heart of Public Schools Week 2026. Join us in celebrating the people, partnerships, and practices that make our public schools strong!
Public schools serve each and every student, in each and every community. That shared commitment is at the heart of Public Schools Week 2026. Join us in celebrating the people, partnerships, and practices that make our public schools strong!
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Hawthorne families,
It's our LAST day of Kids Heart Challenge and we are so DOGGONE close to our goal of 200 students registered!
We only need SEVENTEEN more students to sign up (it's free to sign up) to reach our goal! Will you please help us?
Here's how you can help:
1. Sign Up for Kids Heart Challenge by downloading the free "AHA Schools" app for Apple or Android or by clicking HERE.
2. Be a hero: Send 10 texts TODAY to help save lives.
3. Complete Finn's Mission: Complete all 7 steps, learn Hands-Only CPR, and be entered to win two Super Bowl tickets!
Donations are due tonight by midnight! THANK YOU for supporting the Kids Heart Challenge - your family is helping save lives and spread heart health!
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Hawthorne families,
It's our LAST day of Kids Heart Challenge and we are so DOGGONE close to our goal of 200 students registered!
We only need SEVENTEEN more students to sign up (it's free to sign up) to reach our goal! Will you please help us?
Here's how you can help:
1. Sign Up for Kids Heart Challenge by downloading the free "AHA Schools" app for Apple or Android or by clicking HERE.
2. Be a hero: Send 10 texts TODAY to help save lives.
3. Complete Finn's Mission: Complete all 7 steps, learn Hands-Only CPR, and be entered to win two Super Bowl tickets!
Donations are due tonight by midnight! THANK YOU for supporting the Kids Heart Challenge - your family is helping save lives and spread heart health!
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Good morning! Our car rider line will return to normal today! Please enter off of Bardstown Road. You will proceed as normal and exit Hawthorne Elementary on Clarendon. Thank you all for your patience as we navigated last week's changes! You all are amazing!
🚗 Car Rider Reminder – Thurs & Fri
Due to construction, ALL vehicles must enter Hawthorne via Clarendon Ave in the morning and afternoon. Please follow cones and staff directions for arrival and dismissal.
Thank you for your patience!
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🚗 Recordatorio – Fila de Autos Jueves y Viernes
Debido a la construcción, TODOS los vehículos deben entrar por Clarendon Ave en la mañana y en la tarde. Por favor, siga los conos y las instrucciones del personal para la llegada y la salida.
¡Gracias por su paciencia!
Due to construction, ALL vehicles must enter Hawthorne via Clarendon Ave in the morning and afternoon. Please follow cones and staff directions for arrival and dismissal.
Thank you for your patience!
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🚗 Recordatorio – Fila de Autos Jueves y Viernes
Debido a la construcción, TODOS los vehículos deben entrar por Clarendon Ave en la mañana y en la tarde. Por favor, siga los conos y las instrucciones del personal para la llegada y la salida.
¡Gracias por su paciencia!
🌙✨ Happy Lunar New Year! ✨🌙
Yesterday marked the beginning of Lunar New Year, a celebration observed in many cultures including Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and other Asian communities around the world.
To our Hawthorne families celebrating — we wish you a year filled with health, joy, prosperity, and new beginnings. 🧧🐉
We are grateful for the many cultures that make our school community so vibrant and strong.
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🌙✨ ¡Feliz Año Nuevo Lunar! ✨🌙
Ayer marcó el comienzo del Año Nuevo Lunar, una celebración observada en muchas culturas, incluyendo comunidades chinas, vietnamitas, coreanas y otras comunidades asiáticas alrededor del mundo.
A nuestras familias de Hawthorne que están celebrando — les deseamos un año lleno de salud, alegría, prosperidad y nuevos comienzos. 🧧🐉
Estamos agradecidos por las muchas culturas que hacen que nuestra comunidad escolar sea tan vibrante y fuerte.
🚀 NEXT LEVEL | The JCPS Technology division teamed up with Google for Education and Forward Edge to host Google-Palooza earlier this week—welcoming 500+ teachers and staff to level up their skills in Google Workspace and dive into the future of AI with Gemini!
And that’s not all… 🎉 JCPS has officially completed its districtwide migration from Microsoft Outlook to Gmail, powering stronger collaboration, innovation, and connection across our schools! Huge thanks to everyone involved for helping keep JCPS on the cutting edge.
And that’s not all… 🎉 JCPS has officially completed its districtwide migration from Microsoft Outlook to Gmail, powering stronger collaboration, innovation, and connection across our schools! Huge thanks to everyone involved for helping keep JCPS on the cutting edge.
