Hutchinson Herald

OUR MISSION is to cultivate a positive community of engaged critical thinkers.

OUR VISION is for all students to access high quality curriculum, engaging instructional activities, and a supportive learning environment,

WE ARE COMMITTED to closing the gap for our students who are below grade level while still ensuring that every student makes continuous growth each year.

We had a great week with our Parent Teacher Conferences, this was a great time to meet with your students teacher. This week we will be back on our regular schedule. This Thursday on October 29, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm College & Career Exposition will be held at Norwalk High School. I am very happy to let our Hutchinson Hawk community know of some great accomplishments that our school has made that continues to set us apart from the surrounding middle schools.

With approximately 1,299 middle and junior high schools in California, these distinctions are something to celebrate:

U.S. News Best Middle Schools: Hutchinson earned a place on the list, ranking in the top 40% of middle schools in California and #1 in NLMUSD. This recognition reflects our staff’s commitment to helping students learn, grow, and succeed.
Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll: Hutchinson was the only middle school in our district to receive this distinction. Our school will be recognized alongside other district honorees at the Board Meeting on Monday, October 26, 2026.

I want to continue to invite and encourage all parents/guardians to become actively involved at Hutchinson Middle School. Opportunities include joining parent organizations such as the Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) @hutchfriends on Instagram, School Site Council (SSC), and the English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC), as well as attending school events throughout the year. Please visit our school website https://hutchinson.nlmusd.org/ and follow us on social media

Instagram-@arliehutchinson, Facebook-Hutchinson Math Science Technology Engineering to

stay informed about school news, programs, activities, and upcoming events.

This Week:

October 27, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm @La Mirada HS Trunk or Treat
October 28, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hutchinson Haunt
October 28, 2026 @ Corvallis MS Boys & Girls Flag Football/Volleyball
October 29, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm College & Career Exposition @ Norwalk High School
October 30, 2026 Halloween (Please follow Halloween Costume Guidelines, will be emailed)

Upcoming Events:

Month of October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Games from October 7, 2026 - Volleyball, Boys & Girls Flag Football @ Benton MS (Rescheduled to November 18, 2026)
November 4, 2026 @ Los Alisos MS Boys & Girls Flag Football/Volleyball
December 9, 2026 @ John Glenn HS Boys & Girls Cross Country

Saturday School 2026-2027

Parents please do not forget especially for our 8th grade students that Saturday School is the only way to clear truancies, which will affect you when it comes to the Promotion Criteria.

November 14, 2026
December 5, 2026
January 9, 2027
January 23, 2027
February 20, 2027
March 6, 2027
March 20, 2027

Donations Accepted

Treats at the Haunt

Parent Volunteers Needed

College & Career Expo - 2026

Cell Phone Policy

Thank you in advance for your support to ensure a positive learning environment for our students.

No cell phones are allowed during the school day.

When you pick up your student

Please do not forget that when you or anyone on your emergency contact list comes to pick up your student identification must be shown. If you would like to change or add any person on your emergency contact list the parent/guardian must come into the office to make any changes. No changes or additions can be made over the phone or via email. Thank you

Free Breakfast and Lunch All School Year

Per Ed Code 49501.5, we are offering free meals for breakfast and lunch to all students during the school year at no charge. Meal applications are not required.