📋 Returning Registration is now open! Early registration helps us plan and prepare for the academic year ahead. In order to ensure a smooth transition into the new school year and take advantage of the early bird rate, we encourage all families to complete registration by May 1.

Each student at Hawthorn requires a separate registration. Completion of the full registration process is necessary for students to receive their teacher assignment and bus route for the upcoming school year.

If students are not returning to Hawthorn in the fall, please contact your child's school building as soon as you know. Do not register online.

Fees will be applied to student accounts in the Fall based on the free and reduced status for the 2025-2026 School Year.

Parents who believe their families may qualify for the Federal Free/Reduced Lunch can apply online after July 1.

1. Log into the PowerSchool Parent portal and click “Forms” in the left menu to open the first page of returning student registration.

2. Be sure to submit each page in the bottom right corner.

3. The Transportation Page is the final step of the registration process and will appear as "pending" initially, which allows you to make changes specifically to this page. Your registration is considered complete when all other sections are finalized, as indicated by a green checkmark ✅.

If you require further help with registration, we invite you to attend our in-person registration nights!

Illinois Law requires that all students attending Hawthorn School District 73 be bona fide residents of the District. The District has contracted with a third-party vendor to automatically verify student address information. If your residency is electronically verified, there will be no need to submit any additional paperwork to certify that you live within the District’s boundaries. If the District is unable to verify your address, you will receive communication from our District Office. This communication will provide details regarding the additional information you will need to provide in order for your child to start the 2025-2026 school year. Please don’t hesitate to call the District Office at 847-990-4200 if you need assistance.

Stay up-to-date with Hawthorn District 73 events! Tap the calendar icon to access our District calendar webpage, where you can discover all the upcoming activities across our nine schools. Don’t miss out on any important dates – visit now to plan ahead!