The District is continuing to provide breakfasts and lunches. Children under the age of 18 are qualified to receive individually packaged meals at no charge.
We welcome families to pick up lunches on Wednesdays at Middle School South between 8-10 am.
Whether it’s classes in fashion design, paleontology, art or fishing, this year’s Hawthorn Enrichment Institute offers something for everyone. Kindergartners are learning sign language and how to be super heroes. Elementary students are honing their skills in dance, problem solving, acting, and design. Middle school students are practicing yoga, public speaking, and solving mysteries as super sleuths. What that classes have in common is their focus on learning, connecting and fun.
A Board of Education meeting will take place on Thursday, June 17, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Vernon Hills Village Hall, 290 Evergreen Drive in Vernon Hills. Members of the public may attend on a first come first served basis in keeping with social distancing and building capacity guidelines.
Below are links to updates and resources from District 73 and other sources. We will update this page regularly, as new information becomes available.
District 73 Updates
Schools were busy with fun activities on the last day of school, from a classroom’s kindergarten “graduation” ceremony at Hawthorn School for Young Learners to a fifth-grade kickball tournament at Elementary South. At dismissal time, teachers lined up to wave heartfelt good-byes to their students. Congratulations to our Eagles for another successful year. Thank you teachers, staff, parents and the Hawthorn community for coming together to make it a great one.
Congratulations to our 2021 retirees! They have enriched, guided and supported countless students, staff and families during their years of service.
Certified Staff
Lilia Davis, School of Dual Language
Mary Hehr, Elementary North
Karen Lemon, Middle North
Renee Ullberg, District Office
Non-Certified Staff
Jane DeCaluwe, Townline
Marie Deutschman, District Wide
Chris Dierbeck, Townline/Dual Language
Katie Dingman, District Office
Sally Glenn, School for Young Learners
Christine Heady, Middle South
Pam Heidner, Townline
Debbie Hussion, Townline
Jodi Jost, Townline
Sharon Mayfield, District Office
Rita Mehta, Lincoln Early Learning Center
Patti Nichols, Middle South
Leslie Piotrowski, District Office
Deborah Sanoshy, Elementary South
Streaming links for tonight’s promotion ceremonies for Middle School North and Middle School South:
Livestream for Hawthorn Middle School South – June 1st at 6:00 pm
Livestream for Hawthorn Middle School North – June 1st at 8:00 pm
No child should be hungry this summer. That is why Hawthorn School District 73 is once again pleased to offer free breakfasts and lunches to all children 18 and under. We will be offering eight breakfasts and eight lunches every Wednesday per child throughout the summer beginning on June 9, 2021.
Please complete the interest form in English or Spanish by June 2, 2021 if you are interested in receiving summer meals. This will give us an accurate count for the preparation of meals.
Please note that the curbside pickup scheduled for Monday, May 31, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, June 1, due to the Memorial Day holiday.
In keeping with its goal to prioritize health and safety, the District partnered with Jewel-Osco Pharmacy to provide a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for students on May 20 at Middle School North. The second dose will be distributed on June 10. The vaccination was optional and is not required to attend school.
A Board of Education meeting will take place on Thursday, May 13, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Vernon Hills Village Hall, 290 Evergreen Drive in Vernon Hills. Members of the public may attend on a first come first served basis in keeping with social distancing and building capacity guidelines. A closed session will take immediately following the meeting.
