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!
NEW platform, same Hawthorne spirit! Catch all the latest updates in our Hawthorne Weekly Newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/HawkWeeklyNews
¡NUEVA plataforma, el mismo espíritu de Hawthorne! Manténgase al día con las últimas novedades en nuestro boletín semanal de Hawthorne aquí: https://tinyurl.com/HawkWeeklyNews
🌟 SPOTLIGHT ON STUDENT RELATIONS 🌟 | “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.”
Inside JCPS Student Relations, compassion and second chances drive the work. Meet the team helping students and families navigate tough transitions—and reminding them that one setback doesn’t define their story. 💙
🔗STORY: https://jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2500889
Inside JCPS Student Relations, compassion and second chances drive the work. Meet the team helping students and families navigate tough transitions—and reminding them that one setback doesn’t define their story. 💙
🔗STORY: https://jefferson.kyschools.us/article/2500889
🪔✨ Celebrating Diwali at Hawthorne! ✨🪔
Today we join millions around the world in celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights! 🌟
Diwali is a beautiful celebration that symbolizes light overcoming darkness, knowledge triumphing over ignorance, and good prevailing over evil. It’s a time for family, reflection, and new beginnings filled with joy, color, and light.
At Hawthorne, we’re proud to honor and learn about the many cultures and traditions that make our community so vibrant and welcoming. 💛
To all who celebrate, we wish you a Diwali filled with peace, happiness, and love. 🪔✨
#HawthorneCelebrates #Diwali #FestivalOfLights #CommunityAndCulture
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🪔✨ ¡Celebrando Diwali en Hawthorne! ✨🪔
Hoy nos unimos a millones de personas en todo el mundo para celebrar Diwali, el Festival de las Luces. 🌟
Diwali es una hermosa celebración que simboliza la luz venciendo a la oscuridad, el conocimiento sobre la ignorancia y el bien sobre el mal. Es un tiempo para la familia, la reflexión y los nuevos comienzos, lleno de alegría, color y luz.
En Hawthorne, nos enorgullece honrar y aprender sobre las muchas culturas y tradiciones que hacen que nuestra comunidad sea tan vibrante y acogedora. 💛
A todas las familias que celebran, les deseamos un Diwali lleno de paz, felicidad y amor. 🪔✨
#HawthorneCelebra #Diwali #FestivalDeLasLuces #ComunidadYCultura
Today we join millions around the world in celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights! 🌟
Diwali is a beautiful celebration that symbolizes light overcoming darkness, knowledge triumphing over ignorance, and good prevailing over evil. It’s a time for family, reflection, and new beginnings filled with joy, color, and light.
At Hawthorne, we’re proud to honor and learn about the many cultures and traditions that make our community so vibrant and welcoming. 💛
To all who celebrate, we wish you a Diwali filled with peace, happiness, and love. 🪔✨
#HawthorneCelebrates #Diwali #FestivalOfLights #CommunityAndCulture
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🪔✨ ¡Celebrando Diwali en Hawthorne! ✨🪔
Hoy nos unimos a millones de personas en todo el mundo para celebrar Diwali, el Festival de las Luces. 🌟
Diwali es una hermosa celebración que simboliza la luz venciendo a la oscuridad, el conocimiento sobre la ignorancia y el bien sobre el mal. Es un tiempo para la familia, la reflexión y los nuevos comienzos, lleno de alegría, color y luz.
En Hawthorne, nos enorgullece honrar y aprender sobre las muchas culturas y tradiciones que hacen que nuestra comunidad sea tan vibrante y acogedora. 💛
A todas las familias que celebran, les deseamos un Diwali lleno de paz, felicidad y amor. 🪔✨
#HawthorneCelebra #Diwali #FestivalDeLasLuces #ComunidadYCultura
ONE DAY ONLY | We want to see you on Saturday at the 2025 JCPS Showcase of Schools! Don’t miss your only chance to talk with officials from every JCPS school before the application period opens. Families, please bring your Choices Books with you to reference during the event.
