🎓✨ Today we celebrated our amazing 5th graders as they graduated from Hawthorne Elementary! We are so proud of all of their hard work, growth, memories, and accomplishments throughout the years. ❤️💙

From classrooms and field trips to friendships and fun memories, these students have left their mark on Hawthorne and will always be part of the Tiger family. 🐯

We can’t wait to see all the incredible things they accomplish at the middle school and beyond. Go Tigers! 🎉

There must be something in the water at Hawthorne… because we currently have FOUR staff members expecting babies! 🤰🍼😂

Our Hawthorne Tigers are growing in more ways than one 💙❤️

🎓❤️ Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Today we welcomed back seniors who previously attended Hawthorne for a special walk through the building. Our current students lined the halls cheering them on and celebrating their accomplishments!

Afterward, the seniors even got to play with the parachute one last time 🪂✨ Once a Hawthorne Tiger, always a Hawthorne Tiger! 🐯

🐯 Halverson welcomed back the 2026 ALHS graduates for their celebration walk today. 🎉 So much fun seeing former students, siblings, and successful young adults. Best of wishes to the Class of 2026. ❤️, Your Halverson Family

🌎☕ Hawthorne 4th graders held their “State Tea” today and welcomed 3rd grade students to learn all about the United States! 🇺🇸

Our 4th graders researched their assigned states and shared fun facts, history, landmarks, and more with the younger students. The 3rd graders asked great questions and loved learning from their peers! What a fun way to celebrate learning and practice presentation skills! 👏📚✨

🏛️ Hawthorne kindergarteners had a great time exploring the history museum yesterday! They loved learning about the past through hands-on activities and exhibits. What a fun day full of discovery and learning! ❤️💙🐯

Our 5th grade students had an exciting opportunity to create collaborative art with Mrs. Seeger in Media! Using Sphero robots, students drove through paint to design one of a kind masterpieces. 🎨 🤖 Once the artwork is complete, Mrs. Seeger will cut each painting into pieces so every student can take home a special keepsake from their time in 5th grade at Lakeview. ❤️ 💙

Southwest Middle School hopes to see you tonight at our annual spring music concert!

When: Tuesday, May 19th
Times: 6:00pm for 6th grade & 7:30pm for 7th grade
Where: Southwest Gym

🚒🚑 Today, Hawthorne 1st graders got to visit the fire station and ambulance garage! Students had a great time learning about fire safety, exploring the emergency vehicles, and meeting the amazing first responders who help keep our community safe. Thank you for such a fun and educational experience! ❤️💙

🐯 What a FUN day at Halverson celebrating our Walk-a-thon incentive day! 🎉 Students enjoyed being Principal of the Day, Teacher of the Day, delicious ice cream sundaes, and extra recess time with friends. 🍦☀️ ❤️We are so proud of our students for their hard work and enthusiasm during the Walk-a-thon. Thank you to our families and supporters for helping make these special memories possible! 💙

🌿🦅 Hawthorne 3rd graders had an amazing time yesterday at Quarry Hill Nature Center! Students explored nature, learned about wildlife, and enjoyed a day of hands-on learning and adventure outdoors! 🍃🐢✨

🎶🐯 Elementary Tiger Choir 🐯🎶 Our talented 4th and 5th grade choir students from Halverson, Hawthorne, Lakeview, and Sibley spent the day sharing their music with local schools before ending with a wonderful community performance at Halverson tonight. Thank you to our music teachers, staff, families, and community for supporting the arts and celebrating our students! 💛🖤

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.