1-14-2026

Join us on February 25, 2026, at Hawthorne High School for Hawthorne’s Second Annual Multicultural Night! This year’s theme, “Strong Roots, Many Branches, One Hawthorne,” celebrates the many cultures that come together to make our school community strong and vibrant.

Across the district, Multicultural Night bulletin boards in each building highlight this theme and proudly display the flags of countries and cultures represented so far, including Taiwan, Peru, El Salvador, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Italy, Poland, Nicaragua, Lebanon, Puerto Rico, Germany, the Republic of Georgia, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Jamaica, Mexico, the Netherlands, Ireland, Albania, and Newfoundland. As more families sign up, additional flags will be added to the displays.

This event is a wonderful opportunity for all schools in our community to come together, celebrate our diverse backgrounds, and learn more about one another’s traditions and heritage. Families are encouraged to participate by hosting a booth or contributing to an existing one.

Whether you are sharing your culture or attending with your family, we look forward to an evening filled with international cuisine, music, activities, and visual displays from around the world.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Roosevelt Elementary School

The Lincoln Middle School Student Council traveled to Washington Elementary to visit kindergarten classrooms, where they spread holiday cheer and worked with students on a festive craft.

• 1/19/26 - MLK Jr. Day; Schools Closed
• 2/13 & 2/16 - Mid-Winter Recess; Schools Closed
• 3/30 - 4/3 - Spring Recess; Schools Closed
• 5/25 - Memorial Day; Schools Closed
• 6/16, 6/17 & 6/18 - Early Dismissal Days
• 6/17 - LMS 8th Grade Graduation
• 6/18 - HHS Graduation / Last Day of School

• 1/16 - Spirit Day RES
• 1/16 - Parent/Teacher Vball game RES (snow date 1/23)
• 1/30 - Superstars
• 1/30 - Light Up the Night Glow Dance - LMS
• 2/6 - Spirit Day WES
• 2/20 - Family Game Night RES
• 2/23 - HHS Blood Driver
• 2/24 & 25 - Book Fair LMS
• 2/26 - Italian Club Carnevale HHS
• 2/27 - Read Across America Begins WES
• 2/27 - Gal Pal Dance JES
• 2/28 - Band Fish & Chips Dinner HHS
• 2/28 - Casino Night RES

Congratulations to the Jefferson School students who were recognized as winners of December’s Character Education theme of Perseverance. We are also proud to recognize our staff winner, Mrs. Tabasco, whose dedication and determination exemplify this important character trait. Way to go, Jaguars—we are so proud of you!

We are so proud of our amazing students who earned the Perseverance Award! Through hard work, determination, and never giving up, they showed us what it truly means to keep trying.

Mrs. Drexler and Mrs. Loaiza’s class has been hard at work practicing perseverance! Students carefully cut out and solved winter-themed tangram puzzles, challenging themselves to think critically and problem-solve. What a great way to build patience, focus, and a growth mindset!

Congratulations as well to our two incredible teachers, Mrs. Mearon and Mrs. Colella, who also received this award—thank you for being such inspiring role models!

Congratulations to the Washington School students who were recognized for our winners for December's character education theme of PERSEVERANCE! Our staff winner for perseverance was Mrs. Prell! The Wildcats are so proud of you!!

On Thursday, January 8, 2026, three representatives from Columbia Bank visited Mr. Dykstra’s 8th-grade Personal Finance and Career Readiness classes. All three guests have strong ties to the Hawthorne community. Angela Mattina, the Branch Manager, is a Hawthorne graduate and the parent of a current student. Bill Brex is a local resident with children in the district, and Lisa Van Der Wall is a former graduate of Hawthorne High School. During their visit, they discussed important topics such as financial literacy, budgeting, and understanding credit. This presentation built upon the foundational concepts already introduced in the classroom. The opportunity to learn from real-life professionals provided students with valuable, real-world insight and was extremely beneficial to their overall understanding.

This past LMS Den Day focused on STEM activities, with students working collaboratively to create three-dimensional snowflakes. Through this hands-on experience, students were reminded that each snowflake is unique, different, and special just like every individual.

HHS Italian Club celebrated Italian culture this week with our annual La Befana Bake Sale. The bake sale featured a variety of traditional and student-made treats. La Befana is a beloved figure in Italian folklore who visits children on the night before the Epiphany, leaving sweets, candy to those who have been good and symbolizing generosity, reflection, and the close of the holiday season. Hosting this bake sale allowed students to experience the holiday in an authentic and engaging way, connecting language learning and cultural traditions to a meaningful, real-world celebration. The event was a sweet success and a fun way to bring global traditions into our school community.

Ava Tassara

Ava Tassara, a 5th grader at Jefferson, is an exceptional student who consistently stands out for her hard work, creativity, and kindness. She approaches every challenge with determination, confidence, and a positive attitude, always giving her best while bringing a smile to those around her. Ava is a genuine and loyal friend who encourages her classmates, treats everyone with respect, and willingly helps others in need. A dedicated learner and strong role model—especially for younger students—she strives to improve each day and enjoys pushing herself academically, particularly in ELA. Ava’s creativity shines across all areas, from building and creating in the classroom to excelling in art and music, where she learns new skills quickly and supports her peers. Responsible, conscientious, and driven, Ava sets an outstanding example for her classmates and continues to impress her teachers with her growth, leadership, and compassion.

Briana Paguay

Briana is always respectful, polite and kind to her friends and teachers. This fourth grader loves singing, dancing and playing. She has a sister Sasha and a brother Henry. Briana earned this honor because she tries her best every day!

Kacper Wolosz

Mrs. Fleming said "Kacper is a great role model to all of his kindergarten classmates. He is kind, caring, respectful, responsible and a great friend. He always makes good choices in our kindergarten classroom. Kacper will jump at the chance to help out a friend to get packed up at the end of the day or help someone with their art project." Congratulations, Kacper, Washington School is so proud of you!!!

Genesis Chacon

Genesis is a current seventh grader at LMS who was recently selected as a December Student of the Month in recognition of her generosity. She consistently gives her time, energy, and kindness to others without expecting recognition or anything in return. Genesis is a positive leader both in the classroom and throughout the hallways of LMS, demonstrating patience and humility during the school day.

This fall, Genesis participated in the LMS Volleyball Club and plans to be involved in the school play and track. She is also a member of the LMS Connections Program, where students build partnerships with special education peers by assisting them in their classes once a month. Through this program, Genesis helps foster friendships and supports the development of social skills for all students.

Genesis brings positivity and inclusivity to LMS through her kind, generous care for those around her, making a meaningful impact on her school community each day.

Gianna Scola

Gianna Scola, a current HHS senior, was recognized last Saturday by the Speech and Theatre Association of New Jersey as the winner of the 2026 New Jersey Governor’s Award in Arts Education for Theatre in the category of Musical Theatre Dance. This marks Gianna’s second Governor’s Award, after she received the 2025 New Jersey Governor’s Award in Arts Education for Dance last year. Gianna is the first and only student in the state of New Jersey to win this award twice, and one of the very few students to ever be recognized with two different Governor’s Awards in consecutive years. A true triple-threat performer who can dance, act, and sing, Gianna continues to set the standard for excellence. We are incredibly proud of her outstanding achievements!

Jack Lorper

Jack Lorper won his weight class at the Battle at the Brook Tournament on Saturday, January 10. Jack was also named Most Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament after dominating his weight class and winning the championship by tech. fall over the #2 seed.

12th Annual Beefsteak Tricky Tray Dinner

Saturday, March 14, 2026

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All-girls Flag Football Team Grades 5-8

Tryouts 2026

January 12, 15, 19, 22, 26 & 29

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