🎭 Special Visit from the Dakota Academy of Performing Arts! 🎶
We were thrilled to welcome members of the Dakota Academy of Performing Arts (DAPA) as they stopped by to visit our 5th grade students! The students had an incredible time learning about the performing arts and experiencing a glimpse into the world of theater and music.
Thank you, DAPA, for inspiring creativity and sharing your passion with our future performers!
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Former Hawthorne art teacher extraordinaire, Lisa Brunick, created the CommUnity Youth Mosaic Wall downtown 20 years ago with Hawthorne students.
✨ This Saturday, we're celebrating the mural's legacy — and you're invited to help paint a new mural, designed with the help of today’s Hawthorne students!
Come be part of this full-circle community moment — art, memories, and creativity all in one.
Hope to see you there! 💛🧱🎉
📅 Mon 9/15: Sports Day – jerseys, refs, coaches
📅 Tue 9/16: Tacky Tourist
📅 Wed 9/17: West Coast vs. Wild West (School Appropriate)
📅 Thu 9/18: 1880s vs. 1980s
📅 Fri 9/19: Spirit Day – Hawthorne spirit wear 🐾
We can’t wait to see our Huskies show their school spirit!
On Tuesday, Sept. 9th, Hawthorne families gathered for our first Living in the Circle event of the year! Families enjoyed a shared meal and learned important information about the upcoming school year. Together, we are building a strong sense of Belonging, where every family feels connected and supported. 💙
✨ Mark your calendars! Our next Living in the Circle Night will be Thursday, Oct. 9th at 5:00 pm. Please come join us for a meal, connection, and some fun!
Mrs. Jones
Principal
Today, I asked one student if she likes school, and her answer melted my heart:
"Yes... it makes me happy." 💛
Moments like these remind us why we do what we do!
⚽ Hawthorne Free Soccer League is back! ⚽
📅 Starting Saturday, September 13th
📍 Terrace Park West – 1104 W 4th St.
👦👧 Open to kids in Grades 2–5
✅ FREE to join
✅ Players get free shin guards and a soccer ball
Come out, have fun, and build skills in a supportive, community-focused environment!
📲 Scan the barcode on the flyer to register!
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A huge THANK YOU to Schulte Subaru for generously donating supplies to help Hawthorne Elementary teachers and students start the year EXTRA strong. 💪🐾
We’re so grateful for your support of the Hawthorne Huskies this school year! 💙🤍
We would love for you to join us for our first Living in the Circle gathering on Tuesday, September 9th at 5:00 pm. This special evening will be a chance for families to share a meal together, connect with one another, and learn more about the Circle of Courage.
Beginning this fall, we’ll continue to gather once a month to enjoy a meal and support each other as we navigate the joys and challenges of parenting in 2025.
To help us prepare supper, please RSVP by September 4th using the QR code provided.
We hope you’ll come be part of this community time—we can’t wait to see you there!
RSVP for supper link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBDkEc6MGxfLmrzrOpLRuPgG6PoZP3CJfQP7C6BkorIPsZiQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=103665125761658481623
High School Graduation Years by Current Grade (2025–26) ✨
If you have an elementary student, here’s a fun and helpful tidbit of information to keep in mind. It may seem far away right now, but the years go quickly. No matter which grade your student is in today, the journey ahead is full of growth, learning, and memories to be made. Here is a guide to when today’s elementary students will graduate from high school:
Kindergarten (2025–26): Graduate in Spring 2038
1st Grade (2025–26): Graduate in Spring 2037
2nd Grade (2025–26): Graduate in Spring 2036
3rd Grade (2025–26): Graduate in Spring 2035
4th Grade (2025–26): Graduate in Spring 2034
5th Grade (2025–26): Graduate in Spring 2033
We are excited to support The Barrel House's all-day Hungry Hearts Fundraiser benefiting the Angel Fund, which helps ensure every student in the Sioux Falls School District has access to a meal. Come out and enjoy some great food, fun activities (dunk tanks, bouncy house, axe throwing, and more!), and make a difference for our students! Hope to see you there!
📍The Barrel House 4701 E. 54th Street | 12-10 pm
Find more details and the full schedule of activities here! ---> https://www.facebook.com/share/175iWYEjfD/
Join us this Saturday at the Barrel House for a Hungry Hearts fundraiser!
📅 Saturday, August 23rd
📍 The Barrel House – 4701 E 54th St, Sioux Falls, SD
🕛 12 PM – 10 PM
Let’s come together for a day of community, fun, food, and fundraising in support of Hungry Hearts! ❤️
Activities throughout the day include:
🪓 Axe Throwing (12–3 PM)
🎯 Dunk Tank, Bouncy House, Face Painting, Kid’s Games (12–7 PM)
🎨 People's Choice Rib Contest (Starts at 12 PM – coins available for $20)
🛍 Silent Auction (Closes at 7 PM)
🦙 Zoo Mobile with live animals (1–3 PM)
🔥 Live Auction Closes (6:30 PM)
💍 Dream Wedding Winner Announced (7 PM)
Food (Starting at 12 PM):
🍔 Burgers, Brats & Sides (Free Will Donation – matched up to $20,000!)
🍧 Snow Cones & Cotton Candy (12–5 PM)
Live Music Lineup:
🎧 12–2 PM: DJ Dontai
🎸 2–4 PM: Simply Travis & Dan
🎤 4–6 PM: Connie McColl
🥁 7–10 PM: Funk Fuh Fried
❤️ 100% of the proceeds go to support local families in need through Hungry Hearts.
Bring your friends, your appetite, and your giving heart. Let’s make a difference together!
For the 2025-26 school year, ALL Hawthorne students will receive FREE breakfast & lunch every day! 🍎🥪
To make this possible for everyone, we need families to complete the Free & Reduced Lunch Application online:
🔗 https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/free-reduced-meal-application
✅ Filling out the form ensures every student can enjoy free meals
✅ Helps our school get important funding for programs & resources
Thank you for helping us keep our students healthy, focused, and ready to learn! 💛
A message from new Sioux Falls School District Superintendent Dr. Nold
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