The Weekly Highlander

Dear Highlander Families:

This week, our student-athletes participated in Basketball City Finals at Momentus Sports Center on Wednesday. Our students performed so well and displayed strong sportsmanship on and off the court. Does your student want to participate in the next season of sport? Volleyball for both boys and girls will begin after spring break. The informational meeting will be on Thursday, March 6th at 2:50 pm in the Activity Center. All payments and registration forms will be due by March 14th, before spring break.

The CHOC book drive kicks off on Monday and will conclude before spring break. ASB is leading the effort to collect new books for cancer patients. Please see the article and book wish list found in this newsletter. The first-period class with the most books will win a class activity and donut party.

If your student is an 8th grader and will be enrolled at Foothill in the fall, your family should attend the Foothill Showcase Night on Thursday, March 13th. The event will start at 5 pm, and students and their parents are encouraged to come to campus for a tour and to learn more about the electives and course offerings available for students at Foothill. It will be a night to learn about Foothill and meet the wonderful staff who will work with your students in high school.

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

Sahra Tanikawa, Principal

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.

MRS.EHRHARD - Thank you for being an amazing team player. You do it all...teach pe, take care of the staff, and are the technology guru who helps us to get things running. I appreciate your willingness to learn and your focus on making things better for our students. We appreciate your commitment to our school and Hewes is so fortunate to have you on our team!

Please welcome Ms.Ruiz to our front office as our Afternoon Office Assistant. Nara has been working as a substitute clerk in TUSD since last August and is so excited to be joining the Highlander team. She attended Sycamore Middle School in Anaheim and loves spending time with her family, going out, traveling, and watching her older daughters play soccer and volleyball. She loves being able to help people and is thrilled to be joining the amazing staff at Hewes.

On Thursday, March 6th at 2:50 pm there will be an informational meeting for all students interested in volleyball. Parents do not need to attend this meeting; students will come home with a permission slip, registration and payment information, and the schedule for the season. Students must complete and turn in their registration BEFORE SPRING BREAK. All registrations are due by the end of the day on Friday, March 14th. If you have any questions, please have your student email or speak with Coach Visser.

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!

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.

• Thursday, March 6 @2:50pm - Volleyball information meeting for students - Activity Center
• Wednesday, March 12 - 7th Grade Science Assembly - Birds of Prey
• Thursday, March 13 - E-Vehicle Safety Presentation - 5 pm Pioneer Middle School
• Thursday, March 13 - Foothill High School Showcase Night for incoming freshman
• Friday, March 14 - ALL registrations for Spring Volleyball are due
• Monday, March 17 - Friday, March 21 - SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
• Monday, March 24 - Non-Student Day/Teacher Training Day
• Tuesday, March 25 - Classes resume for students @ 8:15 am
• Thursday, April 3 - Celebration of Learning 6pm - 7pm
• Wednesday, April 9 - Staff vs Student Basketball Game 5pm - 7pm

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

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Phone: (714) 730-7348