We’re excited to welcome our Halverson students and their Very Important People for donuts, milk, and smiles this Thursday morning from 7:30–8:15 AM in the Halverson Elementary gymnasium!

Come enjoy a sweet start to the day, visit with friends, and celebrate the special people who make our school community so wonderful. 💙

We can’t wait to see our Halverson VIPs!

3 months ago, Halverson Elementary
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We had some special guest readers at Lakeview Elementary last week! Thank you for showing our students that reading is important in every career and every part of our community!
3 months ago, Nicole Peterson
Dr. Heil reading to elementary students.
Mary Jo Dorman reading to elementary students.
Jeff Laskowske reading to elementary students.
Late post, but we had a blast celebrating the 100th day of school at Hawthorne! 🎉💯 So much fun, smiles, and learning with our Hawthorne Tigers! 🐯✨
3 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
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Great day at Halverson! 📚 Office Huse stopped by to read with our students, and they loved every minute! The kids were so engaged, asking thoughtful questions and making great connections to the story. We love it when our guests share the joy of reading with our Halverson learners
3 months ago, Kim Larson
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Big thanks today to our amazing high school athletes who spent time in Lakeview classrooms today to share their love of reading! We love seeing our school community come together to celebrate literacy!
3 months ago, Nicole Peterson
High school athletes reading to elementary students.
High school athletes reading to elementary students.
High school athletes reading to elementary students.
High school athletes reading to elementary students.
High school athletes reading to elementary students.
High school athletes reading to elementary students.
High school athletes reading to elementary students.
High school athletes reading to elementary students.
High school athletes reading to elementary students.
High school athletes reading to elementary students.
Thank you to the Albert Lea Police Department for spending the morning at Hawthorne and sharing breakfast with our students! We loved the conversations, smiles, and connections made today. 💙🐯
4 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
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❤️💙 Kids Heart Challenge is here! 💙❤️

Hawthorne is participating in the American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge to learn about heart-healthy habits and raise money for lifesaving research and programs.

Every donation helps and supports heart health education. Thank you for supporting our students and their big hearts! 💖
4 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
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Hard work pays off at Hawthorne! 💙❤️🐯
Mrs. Lange’s class earned a sweet reward with candy salad. Students brought in their favorite candies and mixed them together to make one giant, delicious treat. 🍬😋
4 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
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Today Austin Bruins hockey players visited our classrooms to read with students for I Love to Read Month! Our students loved seeing that reading can take you anywhere- from the classroom to the rink and beyond! ❤️💙🏒
4 months ago, Nicole Peterson
Austin Bruins players reading to elementary students.
Austin Bruins players reading to elementary students.
Austin Bruins players reading to elementary students.
Austin Bruins players reading to elementary students.
Austin Bruins players reading to elementary students.
Austin Bruins players reading to elementary students.
Austin Bruins players reading to elementary students.
Austin Bruins players reading to elementary students.
Austin Bruins players reading to elementary students.
Tomorrow at Hawthorne! 💙❤️🚓🥞
Students will have the chance to eat breakfast with a police officer and spend time talking, asking questions, and building connections. We’re excited for a meaningful Hawthorne morning!
4 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
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Carter Conn Reaches 1,000 Career Points in Big Win Over Winona!
4 months ago, Steve Heil
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Even with the cold weather, Literacy Night at Lakeview was a success! Thank you to our families for coming out, engaging in great conversations, and enjoying cookies and hot cocoa together.
4 months ago, Lakeview Elementary School
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Friday, January 23, 2026, will be an e-Learning Day. Students are expected to complete ONE Choice Board to be turned in to their classroom teacher no later than 3-days following the e-Learning Day. Please check your email for instructions on how to access a choice board if you do not already have a physical copy. Stay warm!
4 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
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Mayor Murray and Superintendent Heil with Vanessa Zapata San Juan, Melissa Enriquez-Flores, and Janely Perez Tuxpan who received MLK Scholarship awards tonight.
4 months ago, Steve Heil
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Ms. Bissen and HS and MS students sing at Riverland for the MLK Celebration.
4 months ago, Steve Heil
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At Lakeview, Mrs. Seeger read Blizzard and challenged students to take the story further by programming robots to plow snow in their cities. Literacy meets creativity and problem-solving!
4 months ago, Lakeview Elementary School
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What a special day for our third grade multilingual learners at Hawthorne! Today they walked over to Thorncrest to read with our neighbors and were treated to a lovely performance by singers and guitar players. We love seeing our students build connections, practice their reading, and share smiles in our community! 💙📚🎶
4 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
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What a wonderful night of learning and connection at Hawthorne! 📚✨ Thank you to all of the families who joined us for Literacy Night to learn more about how to support reading at home. When school and families work together, amazing things happen for kids. We appreciate you and your continued support of our Hawthorne Tigers! 🐯❤️💙
4 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
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🐯 Together is our favorite place to be! 🐾 Proud to be part of Halverson Elementary - where teamwork and putting our students first are at the heart of every decision we make. ♥️
4 months ago, Halverson Elementary
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Just a bunch of people who love our school and our students. ❤️🐯
We’re grateful to work together at Hawthorne with such an incredible team.
4 months ago, Hawthorne Elementary
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