Hamilton Elementary School

08/13/2026

Hamilton staff has been working hard to prepare for our students and another awesome school year! We can’t wait to see you on Tuesday!!

05/20/2026

05/18/2026

Sending our support and love to Donegal School District.

04/17/2026

03/27/2026

In a second grade classroom, growth doesn’t always arrive in big, obvious ways. More often, it shows up in the quiet moments. A student trying again after getting something wrong. A hesitant voice becoming more confident. A concept that once felt out of reach finally making sense.

For Abigail Azizkhan, those moments are the work. This week's staff shoutout goes to her.

In her second year as a teacher in the School District of Lancaster, Miss Azizkhan is already shaping a classroom where learning is deeply connected to belonging, where students feel supported enough to take risks, and where growth is something every child can experience.

A colleague who nominated her said: Miss Azizkhan understands that learning cannot happen without a sense of belonging. Her classroom is a warm, inclusive space where students feel safe to take risks.

She extends this spirit of community beyond her classroom walls by actively participating in school events and sitting on committees.

She is a true team player who frequently shares resources and strategies with colleagues.

One of Miss Azizkhan's greatest strengths is her ability to manage a classroom with a wide range of learning profiles. Rather than seeing these as obstacles, she views them as opportunities to refine her craft. She seamlessly integrates specialized supports into her daily lessons so that every student can participate fully without feeling "different."

By effectively managing these diverse needs, she ensures that students who might otherwise struggle are instead discovering their academic strengths and building the confidence to succeed alongside their peers.

Read her full story on our website, link in comments.

03/27/2026

03/27/2026

International Night was a beautiful reminder of the varied cultures that make our school such a special place to learn and grow.
From the delicious homemade dishes to the stunning traditional attire worn by our students and families, the night was one to remember! It was wonderful to see our community come together to share history, traditions, and, of course, some amazing food!
A huge thank you to all the families and staff members who hosted booths, prepared food, and shared their heritage with us. You help make Hamilton a place where every culture is celebrated and every student feels at home.

03/21/2026

Another wonderful Choose Your Own Adventure Day! Thank you to our awesome committee for all of the planning and hard work that went into the event and as always, thank you to all of the incredible volunteers who came to support our kids and the engaging and fun filled activities that occurred! 

03/06/2026

Everyone had a great time at this morning’s Read Across America pancake breakfast! We loved all of the great “dress as your favorite book character” outfits and the arts and crafts centers were fun too! Thanks to our team for putting another fun event together! Happy Read Across America week!