The Weekly Highlander

Dear Highlander Families:

This week, Mrs.Ehrhard and Ms.Lockman were both awarded grants from the Tustin Public School Foundation. These grants will be used to enhance the educational experience of the students at Hewes with a science assembly for 7th graders and PE equipment that will be used by all students.

Next week is Kindness Week, and our ASB has planned dress-up days so students and staff can show their support and school spirit. Our counselors and ASB have planned lunchtime activities each day where students can participate in a range of ways to share kindness on campus.

Please consider ways to connect with our community. You can attend Knight at the Museum, dine at Chick-fil-A this week, join the PTA board, or attend general PTA meetings. There is information in this newsletter about each of these opportunities and so much more. Please stay connected to Hewes by checking our website and following us on Instagram @heweshighlanders for the latest information and news.

Sahra Tanikawa, Principal

Ms.Hua - Thank you for your dedication to the music program at Hewes. Your support ensures that all students feel included and have the opportunity to succeed. This week's performance was outstanding, and your behind-the-scenes efforts truly made our students shine. We appreciate your commitment to our school and Hewes is so fortunate to have you on our team!

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.

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!

This week our 8th graders took their class panoramic photo that will be in the yearbook. Order forms were distributed to students and can be dropped off at the office by February 21st.

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.

• Wednesday, February 12 - Chick-fil-A fundraiser - 3pm - 8pm
• Friday, February 14 and Monday, February 17 - Presidents Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL
• Wednesday, February 19 - Breakfast Club @8:15am in the MPR all are welcome
• Wednesday, February 19 - Knight at the Museum - 7th grade presentations @6pm
• Friday, February 21 - 8th grade panoramic orders due
• Monday, February 24 - Minimum Day - Dismissal at 12:25 - Conferences
• Tuesday, February 25 - Minimum Day - Dismissal at 12:25 - Conferences
• Wednesday, February 26 - Basketball City Finals - Momentus Sports during the school day
• Thursday, February 27 - Minimum Day - Dismissal at 12:25 - Conferences
• Friday, February 28 - Minimum Day - Dismissal at 12:25 - Conferences
• Friday, February 28 - 8th grade baby photos due for the yearbook
• Thursday, March 13 - Foothill High School Showcase Night for incoming freshman

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