Hawthorne 5th graders had an amazing day at the Science Museum for their field trip today! From hands-on exhibits to exciting discoveries, students were curious, engaged, and eager to explore all things science. 🔬✨
It was a day full of learning, laughter, and unforgettable experiences for our Hawthorne Tigers! 🐯
It was a day full of learning, laughter, and unforgettable experiences for our Hawthorne Tigers! 🐯
🌳✨ Our 3rd graders have been busy learning about Arbor Day and why trees are so important to our world! From providing oxygen to giving homes to animals, they discovered just how much trees do for us every day.
The best part? Each student received their very own tree to plant! 🌱💚 We can’t wait to see these little trees grow right alongside our students.
Happy Arbor Day! 🌎🌳
The best part? Each student received their very own tree to plant! 🌱💚 We can’t wait to see these little trees grow right alongside our students.
Happy Arbor Day! 🌎🌳
🚗 Arrival Reminder for Hawthorne Families ❤️💙
As we continue our school year, we want to take a moment to remind everyone about our arrival procedures. The main goal of these routines is safety.
Please take a moment to review the attached graphic, which outlines our expectations for drop-off. These procedures were shared at the beginning of the year and help ensure a safe and smooth start to each day for all students.
If you choose to park and walk your child to the playground, please be sure to follow all posted signage to keep everyone safe.
Thank you for helping us keep our Hawthorne Tigers safe each morning! 🐯
As we continue our school year, we want to take a moment to remind everyone about our arrival procedures. The main goal of these routines is safety.
Please take a moment to review the attached graphic, which outlines our expectations for drop-off. These procedures were shared at the beginning of the year and help ensure a safe and smooth start to each day for all students.
If you choose to park and walk your child to the playground, please be sure to follow all posted signage to keep everyone safe.
Thank you for helping us keep our Hawthorne Tigers safe each morning! 🐯
Hawthorne’s 3rd graders are dreaming BIG about their futures 👩⚕️🚀🎭✨
As part of our ABC Countdown to the end of the year, students celebrated Career Day by dressing up as what they want to be when they grow up! We saw future doctors, astronauts, and even ventriloquists bringing the
As part of our ABC Countdown to the end of the year, students celebrated Career Day by dressing up as what they want to be when they grow up! We saw future doctors, astronauts, and even ventriloquists bringing the
📚✨ Hawthorne Spark Presents: BOOK BINGO! ✨📚
Join us for a fun night of reading, games, and prizes at Hawthorne!
🗓 Thursday, April 30, 2026
⏰ Doors open at 6:00
🎉 Bingo runs until 7:30
Bring the whole family and get ready for an exciting night of Book Bingo! 📖💛
👉 Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP
We are also still collecting new or gently used chapter books for this event. If you’re able to donate, we would greatly appreciate it! 📚❤️
We can’t wait to see our Hawthorne Tigers there! 🐯💙❤️
Join us for a fun night of reading, games, and prizes at Hawthorne!
🗓 Thursday, April 30, 2026
⏰ Doors open at 6:00
🎉 Bingo runs until 7:30
Bring the whole family and get ready for an exciting night of Book Bingo! 📖💛
👉 Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP
We are also still collecting new or gently used chapter books for this event. If you’re able to donate, we would greatly appreciate it! 📚❤️
We can’t wait to see our Hawthorne Tigers there! 🐯💙❤️
Halverson’s Carnival is the place to be! 🎉Friday 6:00-7:30
Join us for an evening full of fun games, exciting raffles, delicious treats, and plenty of surprises along the way.
A huge thank you to all of our incredible volunteers who make this event possible. We appreciate you!
Join us for an evening full of fun games, exciting raffles, delicious treats, and plenty of surprises along the way.
A huge thank you to all of our incredible volunteers who make this event possible. We appreciate you!
Halverson has been wrapped! 🎉
Be sure to check out our office windows. They’ve been given a fantastic new look, and they look amazing!
This fabulous featured student earned his second positive office referral and is the first to have his picture taken by our brand-new wrap. Congratulations! 👏
Stop by and see Halverson. We’re looking better than ever!
Be sure to check out our office windows. They’ve been given a fantastic new look, and they look amazing!
This fabulous featured student earned his second positive office referral and is the first to have his picture taken by our brand-new wrap. Congratulations! 👏
Stop by and see Halverson. We’re looking better than ever!
Happy Monday, Hawthorne! ☀️
We’re still thinking about Friday… our 2nd and 3rd graders absolutely stole the show! 🎤✨ From start to finish, they had the crowd smiling, clapping, and maybe even singing along. Safe to say we’ve got some stars in this building! 🌟🐯
We’re still thinking about Friday… our 2nd and 3rd graders absolutely stole the show! 🎤✨ From start to finish, they had the crowd smiling, clapping, and maybe even singing along. Safe to say we’ve got some stars in this building! 🌟🐯
Our Hawthorne kindergarten and 1st grade friends put on an amazing performance for our school this morning! 🌟
Families, don’t forget they’ll be performing again for you at 2:00 today! We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️💙
Families, don’t forget they’ll be performing again for you at 2:00 today! We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️💙
Sweet success at Hawthorne! 🍫📚
In Mrs. Severtson’s room, students celebrated reaching their reading goals in the most delicious way… with a fondue chocolate fountain! Their hard work, dedication, and love for reading truly paid off.
At Hawthorne, we know that when you dip into a good book, great things happen… and sometimes, a little chocolate too! 😉👏
In Mrs. Severtson’s room, students celebrated reaching their reading goals in the most delicious way… with a fondue chocolate fountain! Their hard work, dedication, and love for reading truly paid off.
At Hawthorne, we know that when you dip into a good book, great things happen… and sometimes, a little chocolate too! 😉👏
🎉 Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year finalist! 🍎
Teacher of the Year Reception will be held this Wednesday, April 1st at 3:45 p.m. in the ALHS Commons.
Teacher of the Year Reception will be held this Wednesday, April 1st at 3:45 p.m. in the ALHS Commons.
Tomorrow is the LAST DAY for our Halverson Penny War!
It’s a close race - every coin counts!
Bring your coins to help your class finish strong.
We’ll have two winning classes - one for the most money raised and one for the most coins collected!
Let’s make the final day a fantastic one, Halverson!
It’s a close race - every coin counts!
Bring your coins to help your class finish strong.
We’ll have two winning classes - one for the most money raised and one for the most coins collected!
Let’s make the final day a fantastic one, Halverson!
March 26 is recognized as Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness. Today, students and staff at SWMS showed their support by wearing purple to raise awareness and stand in solidarity with those living with epilepsy.
Come and checkout the Southwest Middle School Play tonight at 7pm! The play is a comedy called "Capper Trap" and the students put on a great show today for the Southwest staff and students. Cost is only $5 and the play will take place in the Little Theater at Southwest.
🌟 Hawthorne Tigers Celebrate Friendship! 🐯💙❤️
Today Hawthorne celebrated the last day before spring break with Friendship Fest! Students enjoyed time together playing games, sharing laughs, and celebrating the importance of kindness and friendship.
It was a wonderful way to wrap up the week and head into spring break with full hearts and big smiles.
Have a safe and fun spring break, Hawthorne Tigers! 🌸☀️
Today Hawthorne celebrated the last day before spring break with Friendship Fest! Students enjoyed time together playing games, sharing laughs, and celebrating the importance of kindness and friendship.
It was a wonderful way to wrap up the week and head into spring break with full hearts and big smiles.
Have a safe and fun spring break, Hawthorne Tigers! 🌸☀️
☀️ Learning in the Sunshine at Hawthorne!
Yesterday, Mrs. Schewe’s 4th grade class enjoyed the beautiful weather by heading outside for a Geometric Shape Walk! Students explored their surroundings and identified different shapes based on their attributes.
Ask your student what they discovered! Can they tell you:
-What attributes make a parallelogram?
- What makes a rhombus unique?
- What defines a trapezoid?
It was a great day for hands-on learning and fresh air! 🌳 Hawthorne Tigers love finding math everywhere! 🐯
Yesterday, Mrs. Schewe’s 4th grade class enjoyed the beautiful weather by heading outside for a Geometric Shape Walk! Students explored their surroundings and identified different shapes based on their attributes.
Ask your student what they discovered! Can they tell you:
-What attributes make a parallelogram?
- What makes a rhombus unique?
- What defines a trapezoid?
It was a great day for hands-on learning and fresh air! 🌳 Hawthorne Tigers love finding math everywhere! 🐯
Southwest Middle School team 24118A, the BOBomelons, completed at the middle school state robotics competition on March 5 & 6. They were ranked 25 out of 59 teams, completed in seed 14 in the elimination matches. While they lost in the first round of elimination matches, they were given the ENERGY AWARD! They represented Southwest Middle School and Albert Lea with positive energy and vibes throughout the competition! Congratulations, BOBomelons!!! Also, a big congratulations to team 24118D, the Mechanical Dragons for competing at State!
This week we celebrated School Social Worker Week, and we want to give a huge thank you to our amazing school social worker, Ann Dormandy!
Miss Dormandy supports our students, families, and staff in so many ways each and every day. From offering a listening ear, helping students navigate challenges, and connecting families with resources, she makes Hawthorne a kinder, stronger, and more supportive place for everyone.
We are so grateful for the care, compassion, and dedication she shows our Hawthorne community all year long.
Thank you, Miss Dormandy, for everything you do for our Hawthorne Tigers! 💙❤️🐯
Miss Dormandy supports our students, families, and staff in so many ways each and every day. From offering a listening ear, helping students navigate challenges, and connecting families with resources, she makes Hawthorne a kinder, stronger, and more supportive place for everyone.
We are so grateful for the care, compassion, and dedication she shows our Hawthorne community all year long.
Thank you, Miss Dormandy, for everything you do for our Hawthorne Tigers! 💙❤️🐯
Our Southwest Math Masters Team had an Outstanding Day at their meet in Austin today.
Southwest Red team 1st place: Norah Sahr, Izzy Gaston, Everett Schon, Eleanor Martinez, and Ryker Barclay
Southwest Blue team 4th place: Zane Watt, Brooks Oakland, Abby Hovendick, Gabriel Dickerson, and David Bautista
Individual awards: Norah 1st place, Izzy 2nd Everett 5th and Abby 6th place out of 25
Fact drills- Everett 1st place, Gabriel Dickerson 3rd Eleanor 5 and Norah 6th place
✨ Text Evidence is Glowing in Mrs. Madore’s Room! ✨
Students in Mrs. Madore’s classroom have been working hard to find text evidence to support their answers while reading. By highlighting the parts of the text that prove their thinking, their hard work lights up right on the page! 📖🖍️
It’s a fun way for students to practice close reading and show exactly where they found their answers in the text.
Way to go, Hawthorne Tigers! 🐯 Keep showing your thinking with strong text evidence! ✨
Students in Mrs. Madore’s classroom have been working hard to find text evidence to support their answers while reading. By highlighting the parts of the text that prove their thinking, their hard work lights up right on the page! 📖🖍️
It’s a fun way for students to practice close reading and show exactly where they found their answers in the text.
Way to go, Hawthorne Tigers! 🐯 Keep showing your thinking with strong text evidence! ✨
