The Weekly Highlander 2025-2026

Dear Highlander Families:

Next week is promotion and there are so many activities for our students and families. Our 8th grade students will turn in their iPads on Tuesday and participate in practice for the promotion ceremony early in the week. On Thursday, there is an 8th Grade Awards Assembly at 8:30am, families of students receiving awards have been contacted by their teacher. Students need to report to campus at 5:15pm and the Promotion Ceremony starts promptly at 6pm. Friday is a minimum day for all students with dismissal at 12:37pm and then the 8th Grade Promotion Dance takes place from 6pm - 9pm that evening.

Students in 7th grade have finished reading the Outsiders and everyone is invited to dress up to celebrate the characters in the book. Our 7th grade students who want to be WEB leaders at the 6th grade orientation in the fall must apply by Monday. Applications were emailed to students and parents on Wednesday and can also be found in the Grade Level Google Classroom. Thursday, May 21st is the last day for after school tutoring for the year. Friday, May 22nd is a minimum day, breakfast is served before school and lunch is served during student break. There will not be food served after dismisal at 12:37pm and the library will be close after school, please plan accordingly.

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

Sahra Tanikawa, Principal

Highlander for a Day is a recognition program at Hewes Middle School that celebrates students for incredible moments of Winning the Day the Highlander Way. Students are recognized for working hard, including others, never giving up, controlling their responses, choosing to act above the line, and taking extreme ownership of their 20 square feet. These are the habits and mindsets that shape our Highlander culture, and we are so proud to share them with our entire school community.

MS.JABUKA - Thank you for your unwavering commitment to the students at Hewes. Your constant search for innovative ways to engage and support your math students does not go unnoticed. By revamping the CTE program for the coming year, you’ve opened new doors for students to explore their passions. Thank you for your quiet leadership and for making Hewes such a special community. You truly are Winning the Day the Highlander Way!

Please consider volunteering for one of the open positions for the Hewes PTA in the 2026-2027 school year. Please reach out to hewesmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com if you have questions or are interested in helping.

Join Zoom Meeting

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We are thrilled to announce that Advanced Art student, Julia, is the winner of our Binder Reminder Cover design contest for the upcoming school year. While there were many impressive entries, Julia’s design stood out as the favorite among both students and staff. Well done, Julia!

As we head into summer, we want to remind you of an important mental health resource available to all students and families through our partnership with Care Solace. Care Solace is a confidential care coordination service that helps connect families with mental health providers, substance use support, and community resources matched to their needs. Their multilingual Care Companion team is available 24/7/365 to assist with finding providers, scheduling appointments, and navigating insurance options.

In addition, Care Solace has created a helpful Summer Toolkit for families that includes:

• Tips for parents for navigating transition into summer

• Intention-setting activities
• Healthy habit reminders
• Guidance for finding a therapist and accessing support resources

You can find the Summer Toolkit attached and you can access our district’s Care Solace information page here: Care Solace Resources

We encourage families to explore these resources and prioritize wellness and self-care throughout the summer months.

• Tuesday, May 19 - iPad collection for 8th grade students
• Wednesday, May 20 - 7th Grade Outsiders Dress Up Day
• Thursday, May 21 - Awards Assembly 8:30am - 10:00am
• Thursday, May 21 - Last Day for Math Tutoring - 6th & 7th grade
• Thursday, May 21 - 8th grade promotion at 6pm
• Friday, May 22 - Breakfast Served Before School and Lunch is served during student Break
• Friday, May 22 - Minimum Day - Dismissal at 12:37pm - LIBRARY CLOSED AFTER SCHOOL
• Friday, May 22 - WEB Leader Training 12:30pm - 2:30pm
• Friday, May 22 - 8th Grade Promotion Party 6pm - 9pm
• Monday, May 25 - NO SCHOOL MEMORIAL DAY
• Tuesday, May 26 - 8:30am Spirit Awards for 6th & 7th Grade Students
• Tuesday, May 26 - 8th grade trip to Disneyland
• Wednesday, May 27 - 9:30am Zoom PTA Meeting - ByLaws and Voting
• Thursday, May 28 - DipNDots sales after school - $5 CASH ONLY
• Friday, May 29 - Breakfast Served Before School and Lunch Break - no food service after school
• Friday, May 29 - Minimum Day - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Dismissal at 12:37pm - LIBRARY CLOSED AFTER SCHOOL
• Tuesday, August 4 - 7th grade registration 9am - 11am
• Tuesday, August 4 - 8th grade registration 12:30pm - 2:30pm
• Wednesday, August 5 - 6th grade registration 9am - 12pm
• Wednesday, August 5 - New 7th & 8th Grade Student Tours 1pm
• Thursday, August 6 - WEB Orientation for 6th graders 8am - 12pm
• Thursday, August 6 - 6th Grade Parent Meeting 8:15am

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