Our Tiger Choir brought together students from all four elementary schools for a truly unforgettable performance. Watching these young singers come together as one voice was powerful, inspiring, and a beautiful reminder of what makes our school community so special.

Their hard work, dedication, and joy shined through every note. We are so proud of each and every student who took the stage and shared their talents with us!

A huge thank you to our music teachers for their passion and leadership in making this amazing experience possible.

Once a Tiger, always a Tiger!

🔥 Albert Lea Firefighters came to Halverson to teach the 1st graders about their equipment, how to stay safe with fire present, making a plan at home, and of course showing off their awesome trucks! 🚒 Thanks ALFD for helping our students learn and grow.

Our 2nd graders had a great time visiting the historical museum yesterday! 🏛️✨ They enjoyed exploring the exhibits, learning about history 📚⏳, and making connections to what they’ve been learning in class. We love giving Hawthorne students opportunities to learn beyond the classroom walls! ❤️💙🐯

Yesterday, our 5th grade Safety Patrol students at Hawthorne got to celebrate at the Albert Lea Gymnastics Center as a thank you for their dedication and commitment to patrol this year! 🎉

These students have taken their job very seriously, helping keep students safe in all kinds of weather throughout the year. ☀️🌧️❄️

We are so proud of our Hawthorne Safety Patrol students and appreciate all of their hard work! ❤️💙

Hawthorne 4th graders had an unforgettable adventure yesterday exploring the amazing Niagara Cave! Students got to learn about caves, rock formations, fossils, and the underground wonders right here in Minnesota. What a fun hands-on learning experience! 🦇🪨🌎

Yesterday Hawthorne 5th graders had an amazing day at Red Barn Learning Farm! 🐄🌾 Students enjoyed hands-on learning experiences, exploring the farm, and making memories together outside the classroom. Thank you to Red Barn Learning Farm for a fun and educational day! ❤️💙

1st graders from Halverson had the best day at Zollman Zoo/Oxbow Park! They got to see native MN animals and see some of the animal adaptations they have learned about up close.

Mrs. Harris’ 5th grade class had their last Media class with Mrs. Waltman today! To celebrate, students got to choose their favorite engineering activity from the year to do one more time. What a fun way to wrap up a year full of creativity, problem solving, and hands on learning! 🔧💡📚

🌿 Our Hawthorne 2nd graders enjoyed a fun trip to the Hormel Nature Center and Todd Park on Friday! Students had a great time exploring nature, learning outdoors, and enjoying the beautiful day together. ☀️🍃

🚒 Hawthorne 1st graders had some special visitors today! Firefighters came to talk with students about fire safety, making safe plans, and choosing family meeting spots in case of an emergency. Thank you to our local firefighters for teaching our students such important safety tips! 🔥🧯

The annual mural project is complete at Southwest Middle School. Any student is able to submit a mural idea and then the ideas are voted on. Students then volunteer to stay after school to complete the mural. A big shoutout goes out to Southwest art teacher Ms. Sauer as she organizes the mural project and supervises students after school while they work on it.

🎶 Hawthorne had the opportunity to enjoy a special performance from Son de Cuerdas today! Students listened to beautiful music played on the piano, harp, and flute. Their music comes from Latin America, Hispanic countries, and Mexico, giving our students a wonderful chance to experience different cultures through music. Thank you, Son de Cuerdas, for sharing your talents with us! 🌎🎵

We are feeling ALL the love at Halverson this week! 💙

A huge thank you to our incredible Halverson SPIRIT parent group for treating our staff during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4–8)! Your thoughtfulness has truly made each day special:

🍰 Monday: Sweet Treat – cheesecake with all the toppings delivered right to our workspaces!
🌮 Tuesday: Nacho Tuesday – a delicious nacho bar in the lounge for all staff
☕ Wednesday: Thankful Wednesday – morning treats during our weekly PLC meeting
🥔 Thursday: Baked Potato Bar – a warm and filling lunch for everyone
🎁 Friday: Friday Surprise – a special gift from Halverson SPIRIT

Your generosity and support mean so much to our staff. Thank you for going above and beyond to make us feel appreciated and celebrated!

We are so lucky to be part of such an amazing school community. 💛

Congratulations to School Resource Officer Huse for being named the Officer of the Year for 2026 by the Albert Lea Exchange Club. Officer Huse demonstrates a proactive approach to safety and a deep commitment to the long-term development of Albert Lea Area students. His performance is characterized by high visibility, exceptional professionalism, and a philosophy that prioritizes behavioral growth over simple discipline.

You won’t want to miss this exciting evening at the Albert Lea Public Library! Join us for a night full of fun with door prizes, book giveaways, make-and-take paracords, a magic show, read-alouds from our principals, a photo booth, and so much more. It’s going to be a great time for the whole family. We hope to see you there!

Kindergarten is soaring through the ABC Countdown with the letter K today 🪁

Our little learners had a blast flying kites and enjoying the fresh air while celebrating all things K. So much joy, laughter, and excitement filled the sky today ☀️

Way to go, Hawthorne kindergarten! Keep flying high Tigers ❤️💙

Huge thank you to Hawthorne PTO for the personalized mugs stuffed with treats for Teacher Appreciation Week ☕️💙 We ALL love them and feel so appreciated! 🐯✨

And a big shoutout to our amazing Hawthorne teachers for everything you do each and every day. Your dedication, patience, and love for our students make such a difference. We are so lucky to have you! ❤️📚

Hawthorne students in Mrs. Severtson’s room took the lead as they reviewed multi-digit multiplication! ✖️💡

Through student-led learning, they explained their thinking, supported one another, and built confidence in their skills. It was so empowering to see them take ownership and shine as math leaders! ❤️💙

Check out these amazing greenhouses created by Mrs. Freden's 2nd grade class at Hawthorne! 🌱🌼

Students got hands-on by planting their own flowers and watching them grow. Such a fun way to learn and bring a little spring into our classrooms! 🌷💚

Go Tigers! 🐯