Bear Brief
12-17-2025
REMINDER: Winter Holiday Schedule
Tuesday, December 23 is a One Session Day
Wednesday, December 24 - Wednesday, December 31 - Winter Recess; Schools Closed
Thursday, January 1, 2026 & Friday, January 2, 2026; New Year's Day Observed; Schools Closed
Monday, January 5, 2026 - Schools Reopen for Students and Staff
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Congratulations to our Governor Educators of the Year!
Hawthorne Public Schools Governor's Educators of the Year! 🏆⭐
HAWTHORNE HIGH SCHOOL
Amy Tanis
Hawthorne High School
Math Teacher
Governor's Educator of the Year
Baily Wyrostek
Hawthorne High School
Athletic Trainer
Educational Services Professional
LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Victoria Sabatino
Lincoln Middle School
Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Governor's Educator of the Year
Wendy Fowler
Lincoln Middle School
Paraprofessional
Educational Services Professional
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Jennifer Godfrey
Jefferson Elementary School
1st Grade Teacher
Governor's Educator of the Year
Carrie Parker
Jefferson Elementary School
Behaviorist
Educational Services Professional
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Krista Hascup
Roosevelt Elementary School
Art Teacher
Governor's Educator of the Year
Monica Moss
Roosevelt Elementary School
Behaviorist
Educational Services Professional
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Claudia Rossi
Washington Elementary School
1st Grade Teacher
Governor's Educator of the Year
Lisa Searls
Washington Elementary School
Behaviorist
Educational Services Professional
Parents in Grades 4, 5 6, & 7 - Mark Your Calendars and Join Us!
Middle School 1A Parent Night
You are invited to a parent information session for the MIDDLE SCHOOL 1A PROGRAM
This will be held at Lincoln Middle School Media Center
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 @ 7pm
Roosevelt Elementary School
Let's Glow, Roughriders!
Everyone was shining bright during our Dance-A-Thon, and we couldn’t be more proud. A huge thank-you to everyone who supported our Roughriders—our inflatable staff race was definitely worth it!
Lincoln Middle School
Celebrating the 67th Day of the School Year!
If you can’t beat them, join them! On the 67th day of school, teachers surprised students by wearing “67” shirts, joining in on a trend that students have been embracing all year. The fun didn’t stop with the outfits. Many teachers also incorporated the number 67 into their classroom lessons and activities, creating an extra layer of excitement and making the day both memorable and meaningful for students.
HHS Performing Arts Club Presents: Hawthorne For The Holidays
Preparing for the Winter PAC Concert on December 19th
Ms. Grunfeld added, "Here is Senior Gianna Scola and Junior Faith Martinez in rehearsal for our Winter Concert next Friday the 19th with the Christmas classic, "Oh Holy Night". We hope you join us at the concert and we hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season!"
December 19th @ 7pm
Please bring a non perishable item for entry
Parents Night Out - Friday, December 19 6:30pm, K-8 Students
(includes the following)
~STEM Club starting 1/5
~K-2 Grade – Monday Nights 6:15-7:15
~GAME Club starting 1/6
~3-5 Grade – Tuesday Nights 6:15-7:15
~ART Club starting 1/7
~K-2 Grade – Wednesday Nights 6:15-7:15
~BUDDIE Cheerleading starting 1/5
~K-2 Grade – Mondays 6:15-7:15 and Saturdays 10:00-11:00
~BUDDIE Basketball starting 1/10
~K-2 Grade – Saturdays 9:00-3:00 (one hour sessions)
Hawthorne Cub Scouts
Join Cub Scouts
Cub Scout Pack 85
Hawthorne, NJ
K-5th Grade