The Weekly Highlander

Dear Highlander Families:

Next week is Conference Week for students and families. You will be contacted by your child's teacher if your child needs to have a conference. There will be minimum days on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and students will be dismissed at 12:25pm. Please plan accordingly, as the library will not be open for students after school, and before school, tutoring will not be held.

Do you have unanswered questions about registration and course selection for the 2025-2026 school year? If so join me and our school counselors on Wednesday, February 26th at 8am in the MPR for Donuts and Details. Have general questions about Hewes? We are ready to answer! This event is for parents, students are welcome to go to the library for our tech free Wednesday activities.

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

Sahra Tanikawa, Principal

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.

Students can enter campus and go to the library for tech-free Wednesdays with games and puzzles while parents join us for coffee and conversation. Parents dropping off their athletes for the basketball scrimmage at 7:45 am can join us for coffee and still make it to the first game at 9 am. We hope to see you on Wednesday Morning, February 26th at 8 am.

Please welcome Ms.Andaya to our front office as our new health clerk. Ms.Andaya previously worked in the private sector and is currently attending Santa Ana Community College to complete her degree. She attended Carr Intermediate school in Santa Ana and is so excited to be back at middle school. She enjoys playing softball and tennis, camping in the summer with her family and taking their annual holiday trip to Mexico. She loves little league and has volunteered at Northeast Santa Ana Little League for the past 11 years in the Challenger Division. She is thrilled to be joining the amazing staff at Hewes.

We are excited to invite you to be a part of our PTA for the 2025-2026 school year at Hewes Middle School! If you are interested in serving on the PTA board or would like to take on a committee position, please take a moment to complete the survey linked below. Your involvement helps make a meaningful impact on our school community, and we would love to have you join us in supporting our students and staff. Thank you for considering this opportunity to contribute your time and talents to Hewes Middle School!

Sixth-grade families interested in the ELOP after-school program need to reach out to Nancy Roman at the YMCA. The best way to connect is to email her directly at nroman@ymcaoc.org. She will be able to provide information about eligibility and registration.

• Monday, February 24 - Minimum Day - Dismissal at 12:25 - Conferences
• Tuesday, February 25 - Minimum Day - Dismissal at 12:25 - Conferences
• Tuesday, February 25 - E-Vehicle Safety Presentation - 5 pm Utt Middle School
• Wednesday, February 26 - Donuts and Details with the principal @ 8 am in the MPR
• Wednesday, February 26 - Basketball City Finals - Momentus Sports during the school day
• Wednesday, February 26 - Music Notes Assembly after lunch
• Thursday, February 27 - Minimum Day - Dismissal at 12:25 - Conferences
• Friday, February 28 - Student Achievement Assembly at 11:30 am
• Friday, February 28 - Minimum Day - Dismissal at 12:25 - Conferences
• Friday, February 28 - 8th grade baby photos due for the yearbook
• Thursday, March 13 - E-Vehicle Safety Presentation - 5 pm Pioneer Middle School
• Thursday, March 13 - Foothill High School Showcase Night for incoming freshman
• Monday, March 17 - Friday, March 21 - SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
• Monday, March 24 - Non-Student Day/Teacher Training Day
• Tuesday, March 25 - Classes resume for students

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