District Family Liaison Newsletter

March
Upcoming Community Events
Rock the Bald with VHPD to Honor a Hawthorn Eagle!
Join the Vernon Hills Police Department in honoring Lilley Sloniker, a proud Hawthorn Eagle, at this year’s St. Baldrick’s Foundation event!
📅 Date: Saturday, March 22
⏰ 12:00PM- 2:00PM
📍Hawthorn Mall
CAP- Family Skate
CAP- Family Skate: Bring the whole family for a fun afternoon of indoor skating!
$5 per person or $20 max per family – includes skate rental!
All proceeds from the Family Skate benefit the Community Alliance Project (CAP), helping fund youth programs in Vernon Hills.
📅 Date: Saturday, March 23
⏰ 1:30PM- 3:30PM
📍Glacier Ice Arena
Volunteer to Create a Safe & Clean Haven for Rescue Animals!
Help give rescue animals a safe and clean space while they wait for their forever homes! Volunteers can assist with cleaning the outdoor yard or, if you prefer to be indoors, help tidy up the cat room or kennels.
Please note: Most tasks will be outdoors, and you will be around both cats and dogs.
Learn more about how you can help at https://www.adoptablefriends.org
Vernon Hills Park District- Flick 'N Float-
Registration required for all attendees
📅 Date: Saturday, March 29
⏰ Time: Open Swim starts at 6:00 PM
Movie begins at 6:30
📍Lakeview Fitness Pool
District Support in Action
Hawthorn School District 73 celebrated K9 comfort pup Millie’s 2nd birthday with acts of kindness! TRY students made dog ropes for rescue pups, the Kindness Crew continued Millie’s mission, and Elementary North students gave her a special birthday shoutout. Happy Birthday, Millie! 🎉🐶💛
Hawthorn Food Pantry
Will be open to all our families on March 19 from 4-6 PM at Middle North School (201 Hawthorn Parkway).
We are currently in need of house hold items and hygiene products. Items can be drop off at District Office, Monday-Friday between 8AM-4:00PM.
D73 Golf Outing
Join us on June 6 at White Deer Run and help us drive change FORE our community!
We invite you to tee up for a great cause at the Key to 73 Golf Outing! Enjoy a day of golf, networking, and fun while making a meaningful impact in our Hawthorn District 73 community. Your participation helps support vital programs like the Food Pantry, Coat Drive, Back-to-School Supplies, Holiday Gift Drive, Student Grants, and more, ensuring families and students receive the essentials they need.
Hawthorn Helpers
Volunteering at Hawthorn District 73 is a rewarding way to support learning, social development, and emotional growth. By helping in various activities like reading with students, assisting in PE classes, or joining field trips, you can build strong connections between home, school, and the community. Interested? Complete the Volunteer Application Form to get started: https://www.hawthorn73.org/ourdistrict/volunteer-opportunities