Hawthorne Elementary

Hawthorne Elementary Expanding the Possible.

MISSION:
“Our fundamental purpose is to assure all students acquire the knowledge, skills, and behaviors essential to be successful individuals and responsible citizens.”

MOTTO:
Assuring the Essential.

We are so proud of our first Panthers of the Week for the year! While so many of our students are off to a great start, ...
08/21/2026

We are so proud of our first Panthers of the Week for the year! While so many of our students are off to a great start, these individuals led the way by demonstrating what it means to be safe, respectful, and responsible.

Ms. Sherick's class tackled their first STEM challenge: using only paperclips to put a Life Saver floaty onto Fred the g...
08/19/2026

Ms. Sherick's class tackled their first STEM challenge: using only paperclips to put a Life Saver floaty onto Fred the gummy worm without dropping him. They learned about teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance!
Our second graders proved that when we work together, we can tackle anything this year throws our way! 👏

The first few days of school are all about building our classroom community! Ms. Sherick’s 2nd grade class kicked off th...
08/18/2026

The first few days of school are all about building our classroom community! Ms. Sherick’s 2nd grade class kicked off the year by practicing "A Bug and a Wish" to handle conflicts like pros.

Ms. Callahan's fifth graders worked together to build "Fred" (gummy worm) a bridge to cross the Mississippi River!
08/14/2026

Ms. Callahan's fifth graders worked together to build "Fred" (gummy worm) a bridge to cross the Mississippi River!

08/13/2026

Blocking out the back-to-school stress with these shades. 😎 Ready or not, the new year starts now! ✨

🐾 Panther Prep: 10 Days Until the First BellOne small step each day to help your Panther start the school year feeling c...
08/12/2026

🐾 Panther Prep: 10 Days Until the First Bell
One small step each day to help your Panther start the school year feeling confident, prepared, and excited!
Day 10: Get Excited!
🐾 Panther Prep: 1 Day Until the First Bell
🎯 Today's Goal: Celebrate a new beginning!
💜 Why It Matters: Your attitude toward school influences your child's attitude. Enthusiasm is contagious!
🏡 Try This Tonight: Share one thing each family member is excited about for the new school year, then enjoy an early bedtime.
Tomorrow is the start of another amazing year of learning, growing, and making memories. We can't wait to welcome all of our Panthers back to Hawthorne!
💜 See you tomorrow!

🐾 Panther Prep: 10 Days Until the First BellOne small step each day to help your Panther start the school year feeling c...
08/11/2026

🐾 Panther Prep: 10 Days Until the First Bell
One small step each day to help your Panther start the school year feeling confident, prepared, and excited!
Day 9: Prepare for the Big Day
🐾 Panther Prep: 2 Days Until the First Bell
🎯 Today's Goal: Get everything ready tonight.
💜 Why It Matters: Preparing ahead reduces stress and makes the first morning much smoother.
🏡 Try This Tonight:
✔️ Pick out tomorrow's clothes
✔️ Pack backpacks
✔️ Fill water bottles
✔️ Set alarms
A little preparation goes a long way!

Stop by the PTO table at Open House to learn how you can get involved! We can't wait to see you all tonight between 5:30...
08/11/2026

Stop by the PTO table at Open House to learn how you can get involved! We can't wait to see you all tonight between 5:30 and 6:30 pm!

08/11/2026

🎉 I’M READY! 🎉
Ready for new friends.
Ready for new adventures.
Ready to learn, laugh, grow, and make memories.
Ready for another amazing year at Hawthorne! 🐾💜
Our Panthers are ready… ARE YOU?! 👀
📚✏️ Let’s make this the best year yet!

🐾 Panther Prep: 10 Days Until the First BellOne small step each day to help your Panther start the school year feeling c...
08/10/2026

🐾 Panther Prep: 10 Days Until the First Bell
One small step each day to help your Panther start the school year feeling confident, prepared, and excited!
Day 8: Practice School Expectations
🐾 Panther Prep: 3 Days Until the First Bell
🎯 Today's Goal: Talk about what it means to be Safe, Respectful, and Responsible.
💜 Why It Matters: Reviewing expectations before school begins helps students feel confident and ready to make positive choices.
🏡 Try This Tonight: Ask your child:
💜 What does being respectful look like?
💜 How can you be responsible at school?
💜 How do you help keep everyone safe?
Every Panther can make a difference!

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2200 W. 9th Street
Hastings, NE
68901

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