Hawthorn School District 73 News

Middle School Honor Rolls for Trimester 3

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:32:45 GMT

Congratulations to all of our Hawthorn students for their efforts during the 2007-08 school year. Read on for our list of Middle School Honor Roll students...

Lunch Ticket Prices for 2008-09

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:30:35 GMT

You have no doubt felt the impact of higher prices on your own grocery bills. The same is true for Hawthorn food services. In an effort to keep pace with costs and continue to provide quality food service to our students, it was decided to increase meal ticket prices beginning this fall. Student breakfast will be $1.20, student lunch will be $2.20 and milk will move to 40 cents a container. Staff meals will also increase. You can get ahead of the game by purchasing tickets this summer at...

Summer Office Hours at Hawthorn

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:09:32 GMT

Hawthorn school buildings and the District Office have implemented a new schedule for summer office hours. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Buildings will be closed Fridays and weekends.

PTO Contributes More than $97,000 to Schools!

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:25:22 GMT

Thank You! The Hawthorn PTO has turned in another amazingly fruitful effort on behalf of our schools and students. This year, the PTO contributed more than $97,000 in cash, books, programs and communication services. The cash disbursements are divided on a per capital basis to each of the six Hawthorn schools and the John Powers Center. The schools will use these funds for educational enhancements for the 2008-09 school year. These funds typically fund...

Looking Ahead on the 2008-09 Calendar

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:47:31 GMT

As you plan ahead for next year, keep in mind that the first day for students in grades 1 through 8 will be Monday, August 25, with Kindergarten students starting the following day. The weeks prior to school's start also include lots of important orientation opportunities. For more information, visit the continuously updated online calendar, which can be accessed by clicking the link in the upper right corner of this page. You can also print out the...

Have a Wonderful Summer!

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:19:22 GMT

Middle School Promotion Ceremony DVDs are ready for pick up at the Vernon Hills High School main office. VHHS summer hours are 8:00-3:30 Mon-Thurs and 8:00-12:30 Fri. DVDs will be available for pick-until August 1. If you are unable to pick up your DVD within this time frame, please contact Patrick Galligan at patrick.galligan@d128.org or (847) 932-2132 to make alternate...

8th Grade Award Recipients

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:56:00 GMT

Congratulations to the Hawthorn Class of 2008, whose members were promoted on June 4 during a celebration held at Vernon Hills High School. On June 2, the class gathered to honor students during the 8th Grade Awards Nights, held at both Middle North and Middle South. Please read on to learn about all of the 8th grade award winners...

Hawthorn Happenings - June 2008

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:24:30 GMT

Check out stories about our students and their activities...

Get Your Middle School Sports Physicals This Summer

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:29:49 GMT

Attention parents of incoming 6th, 7th and 8th graders who are interested in participating in the athletic programs for next year. To avoid confusion and mixups during the athletic season, we encourage all students to get their sports physicals completed during the summer. Physicals are required for all students trying out for sports. Physicals are valid for one calendar year. To avoid an expired physical during the school year and missing out on an important tryout date, please take care...

Stay Sharp This Summer! Summer Reading Lists!

Tue, 27 May 2008 18:20:39 GMT

It's safe to say we are ALL looking forward to summer. While we hope you have plenty of time for fun and relaxation, we also strongly encourage you to exercise your brain. In fact, our middle schoolers have summer reading assignments to complete before returning to school in the fall. (Click the "more" at the end of this paragraph to access those assignments.) To learn more about ways to stay sharp this summer, read the...

Are Your Student Records Current?

Tue, 27 May 2008 16:18:10 GMT

Parents are reminded that it's important to stay up-to-date with your student's records, particularly your physical and dental exams. This is especially important for our students moving on to high school or transferring to other schools. In fact, if your records are not in order the new school has the right to refuse your enrollment. Schools can also hold report cards and exclude students from school until records are in compliance. (Note that a new Illinois law now also requires eye exams...

Dates to Note

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:09:31 GMT

Last Day Gr. 1-7 (1 hour) - Mon., June 9
Board of Education Meeting - Mon., June 9
HEI Begins - Wed., June 11
View the updated online calendar by clicking the link to the right

Last One-Hour Day - Monday, June 9:

Grades 1-7, only; Kinder and 8th already...

2008-2009 Board Meeting Schedule Approved

Tue, 06 May 2008 13:59:11 GMT
On April 28, the Hawthorn Board of Education approved the 2008-2009 meeting schedule. As in the past, the board will continue to meet on the second and fourth Monday of the month. However during this upcoming calendar, the first meeting of the month will be dedicated to committee issues and discussion while the second will be held to review and approve business items. Please read on for more details...

Dates to Note

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:01:12 GMT

EN/TL Band Concert - Tues., May 13

MS Open House - Wed., May 14

MN Open House - Thurs., May 15

Early Release; No Kindergarten - Fri., May 16

Aspen Band/Orchestra Concert - Wed., May 21

View the updated online calendar by clicking the link to the right

Early Dismissal...

Community Notes Webpage Offers Local Announcements

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:38:30 GMT
Hawthorn has launched the Community Notes webpage offering announcements from our community partners. The webpage is designed to share information that may be of interest to Hawthorn families, while also reducing the amount of paper going home with our students. Inclusion on this webpage does not mean that Hawthorn endorses any of these programs. Please visit the Community Notes webpage to learn more.