Hatfield Elementary School

08/25/2026

REMINDER - REMINDER - REMINDER!

Tomorrow (8/26/26) is Picture Day at Hatfield! Get those smiles ready! :-)

08/19/2026

Hello and Happy Wednesday, Hatfield Families!

Over the next several weeks, our Kindergarten students will be learning all about colors through fun activities and exciting classroom celebrations!

We invite everyone at Hatfield to wear BLUE this Friday, August 21st as we celebrate our next Color Day together!

08/18/2026

Say CHEESE! 📸 Picture Day is coming to Hatfield Elementary next Wednesday, August 26!

Our friends from Inter-State Studio will be here to capture those special school pictures and memories. We are excited to see all of our Hatfield students dressed and ready for their big picture day!

📅 Picture Day: Wednesday, August 26
📸 Photographer: Inter-State Studio
🔑 Order Code: 0505XPF

Families can view ordering information and place picture orders online at inter-state.com/order. Be sure to have the order code 0505XPF available when ordering.

We can't wait to see all of those smiles next Wednesday!

Have a great week, Hatfield Families!

08/13/2026

Learning comes to life at Hatfield Elementary when our students are encouraged to observe, ask questions, think deeply, and discover the world around them!

Kindergarten students in Ms. Ramey's class explored apples through hands-on observation and inquiry...and even explored a new vocabulary word thanks to a classmate - "DENSITY!" Wow, Kindergarteners!

Mrs. Whaley's Second Grade students engaged in a Four Corners interactive activity, sharing ideas, defending their thinking, and learning from one another.

Mrs. Randolph's First Grade class practiced phonics through a fun Magic Finger Writing and Sounds activity, building strong literacy skills while making learning engaging and interactive.

Hatfield students are growing as problem-solvers, communicators, and teammates! We aren't just teaching academic skills...We're building tomorrow's leaders, thinkers, and collaborators! Our students are always learning, always growing, and always discovering what they're capable of!

08/11/2026

Hello and Happy Tuesday, Hatfield Families!

Over the next several weeks, our Kindergarten students will be learning all about colors through fun activities and exciting classroom celebrations!

To kick things off, we invite everyone at Hatfield to wear RED this Friday, August 14th as we celebrate our first Color Day together!

Be sure to check out the attached infographic for the full schedule of Hatfield Color Days happening throughout the fall. We can't wait to see our Bluejackets showing their school spirit in every color!

08/10/2026

08/07/2026

What an AMAZING first week at Happy Hatfield!

Our Hatfield students have already jumped right into learning! From establishing classroom routines and procedures to practicing writing skills, reviewing math concepts, and building strong classroom communities, our students have been hard at work. Even more importantly, they've been learning what it means to work together as a TEAM.

At Hatfield, one of our biggest goals is teaching the value of collaboration. We believe teamwork helps us become not only stronger learners but also kinder, more compassionate humans. Through engaging lessons, exploring great literature, asking questions, experimenting, playing, and learning that it's okay to fail forward, we're growing together as one big Happy Hatfield family.

A huge shoutout to our incredible teachers, instructional assistants, office staff, custodians, cafeteria team, bus drivers, and everyone behind the scenes who made this first week so successful. And thank you to our amazing families for your partnership and support. We couldn't do it without you! Here's to an incredible year of learning and growing together. It's going to be the BEST YEAR EVER!

08/05/2026

It's time for Spirit Wear!

Show your Mitchell Bluejackets pride and support Burris Hatfield students at the same time. Every purchase helps our PTO provide classroom resources, field trips, and special activities that enrich our school days. These designs are perfect for ball games, school events, or everyday wear. 💙💛

Order here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mitchell-bluejackets-spirit-wear-sale

*Spirit wear will be sent home with your student using the details provided at checkout. We will contact you using the phone number provided if we need to confirm any details. If you have questions, please reach out to our Fundraising Chair, Bonnie Childers, at (812) 653-1115 or email the PTO at [email protected].

Thank you for your support!

08/04/2026

🌊🐠 Meet the Teacher Night is TONIGHT! 🐙⚓

We can't wait to welcome our Hatfield Bluejacket families from 5:00–6:00 PM for an Under the Sea Back-to-School Adventure! 🌊📚

Stop by and:
🐟 Meet your teacher
🎒 Drop off school supplies
🏫 Explore the building
🪸 Check out our incredible Under the Sea decorations
⭐ Learn about all the exciting adventures and learning that await this school year at Hatfield!

Before you head home, be sure to stop by Bubble Tea Barn, who will be parked out front with delicious drinks!

We can't wait to see everyone tonight and kick off an amazing school year. It's time for our Bluejackets to return to school!

08/03/2026

We're excited to kick off the school year with Chartwells K12 as Mitchell Community Schools' new food service partner! Students will enjoy more daily entrée choices along with a fresh fruit and vegetable bar to help fuel their learning.

Want to see what's on the menu? Simply scan the QR code in the infographic below to view Hatfield's breakfast and lunch options anytime! We can't wait for our Bluejackets to enjoy these new meal choices.