Dear Highlander Families:

Next week, PTA will hold their final meeting of the year on Tuesday, May 13th at 1 pm in person in the library and on Zoom. The last day before school tutoring will be on Tuesday. The final Breakfast Club meeting will be on Wednesday at 8:15 am in the MPR, ALL students are welcome. The RIO Ice Cream truck will be back on campus on Thursday until 3:30 pm. Students will be able to purchase delicious treats after school on the black top.

Yearbooks will be distributed in the last week of the school year. If you want to purchase one, you must bring cash or a check for $75 by Tuesday to school; after that date, the price will go up. If you have an 8th grader who would like to attend the promotion party on May 23rd, please purchase your tickets now on the PTA website at hewespta.org.

Please stay connected to Hewes by checking our website and following us on Instagram @heweshighlanders for the latest information and news.

Sahra Tanikawa, Principal

Please join us on Tuesday at 1 pm in the library or on Zoom for the final PTA meeting of the year.

The Hewes staff is recognizing HIGHLANDERS “H” FOR A DAY AWARD! Highlander for a Day is a program at Hewes Middle School that celebrates students for incredible moments in the areas of Respect, Responsibility, and Results.

Ms. Mokhtari - Thank you to one of our amazing core teachers for your dedication, collaborative spirit, and the support you provide to both students and colleagues. You ask your students thoughtful, purposeful questions that challenge them and prepare them for the next level, demonstrating your commitment to their growth and success. Your hard work and team-player mindset make a meaningful difference every day at Hewes—we truly appreciate you!

The last day the library will open after school will be on Wednesday, May 21st. The library will remain open before school until the last day on May 30th.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and middle school is a critical time when many students first experience anxiety due to academic pressure, social dynamics, and developmental changes. Parents can help by having open conversations, setting healthy screen time habits, and supporting kids in managing stress through coping strategies like mindfulness and physical activity. Our counseling team has developed this informative newsletter to provide you with informaiton on how to support your student.

• Tuesday, May 13 - Last day before school tutoring
• Tuesday, May 13 - PTA General Meeting - 1:00 pm - In person or Zoom
• Tuesday, May 13 - AVID 8th Grade Standout Ceremony - 6:30 pm Angel Stadium
• Wednesday, May 14 - Breakfast Club - 8:15am in the MPR
• Thursday, May 15 - RIO ice cream social after school on the blacktop
• Monday, May 19 - Mental Health Awareness Lunch Activities
• Tuesday, May 20 - 8th graders return iPads
• Wednesday, May 21 - Last day the library is open after school
• Thursday, May 22 - 8:30 -10 am - 8th Grade Awards Ceremony
• Thursday, May 22 - 6 pm Promotion
• Friday, May 23 - MINIMUM DAY ALL Students
• Friday, May 23 - 8th Grade promotion party 6 pm - 9 pm
• Monday, May 26 - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
• Tuesday, May 27 - 8th grade trip to Disney California Adventure
• Tuesday, May 27 - 6th & 7th grade Spirit Awards Ceremony
• Friday, May 30 - Last Day of School - MINIMUM DAY

Nondiscrimination/Harrassment

The Board of Education desires to provide a safe school environment that allows all students equal access and opportunities in the District’s academic, extracurricular, and other educational support programs, services, and activities. The Board prohibits, at any District school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, targeted at any student by anyone, based on the student's actual race or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics

Website: https://hewes.tustin.k12.ca.us/

Location: 13232 Hewes Avenue, Santa Ana, CA, USA

Instagram: @heweshighlanders

FaceBook: Hewes Middle School

Phone: (714) 730-7348