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.

As Thanksgiving approaches, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for our Hutchinson families. We are thankful for your partnership in your child's education. Thank you for your unwavering support and for entrusting us with your children every day. We wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving filled with warmth, laughter, and love.

This Week:

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR VOLLEYBALL TEAM & CHEER SQUAD

for winning the championship! Go Hawks!

• Monday, 11/17 - Proacademy Football afterschool from 3 - 4:30 pm (contingent on rain)
• Monday, 11/17 - Podcasting afterschool program in Room 31 from 3:10 - 4:10 pm
• Tuesday, 11/18 - Art Club during 7th/8th Lunch
• Tuesday, 11/18 - AI Innovators for 6th grade in Library afterschool; Esports in Room 31 afterschool from 3:10 - 4:10 pm
• Wednesday, 11/19 - Lemonade Fundraiser after school. $7 for a lemonade! Please support this fundraiser as all proceeds goes back to our Hawk Store for our students!

• Thursday, 11/20 - AI Innovators for 7th/8th grade in Library afterschool; Esports in Room 31 afterschool from 3:10 - 4:10 pm
• Thursday, 11/20 - 8th grade visit to La Mirada HS
• Thursday, 11/20 - Scratch Club afterschool from 3:05 - 4:05 in room 94
• Friday, 11/21 - ELAC Meeting at 9 am in room 62
• Friday, 11/21 - Art Club afterschool in room 21
• Friday, 11/21 - Proacademy Football afterschool from 3 - 4:30 pm (contingent on rain)
• Monday, 11/24 - 11/28 - Thanksgiving Break
• Monday, 12/1 - School Resumes
• PE Clothes can be purchased by students during break or lunch in the library. Shirts - $10, Shorts - $10, Lock - $8. Please make sure to include your student's name in the order notes. You will also be able to purchase these items and other Hawk gear from our online Hawk Store.
• Please review with your student our dress code, cell phone policy, and student handbook in advance. We appreciate your support in keeping our campus safe and positive.

Upcoming Events:

• Wednesday, 12/3 - Hutchinson Showcase from 5 - 7 pm

Lemonade Fundraiser after school. $7 for a delicious lemonade! Please support this fundraiser as all proceeds goes back to our Hawk Store for our students!

Please share about our upcoming school showcase on 12/3! We will be highlighting our award-winning programs and showcasing why Hutchinson is the highest-performing school in the NLMUSD district!

We are so proud of our Hutchinson students. On the recent California Dashboard results, Hutchinson earned the highest rankings in the areas of English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Our students continue to soar high in academic achievement!

https://www.caschooldashboard.org/reports/19648406020846/2025

We are proud to share that in U.S. News 2026 Best Elementary Schools and Best Middle Schools rankings, Hutchinson has earned a Best Middle Schools award because we placed #1 in our district and among the top schools in the state. This is all due to the hard work and dedication of our staff, students, and school community. Go Hawks!

https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/middle-schools/california/district-100220

Get ready! Our Apex Color Games Fundraiser is coming to Hutchinson from December 1st to the 12th!

This is our only major fundraiser of the year, and we can’t wait to kick things off with Apex, a local company that will be bringing TWO weeks of energy, excitement, games, fun challenges and school spirit right to our campus.

Students will be challenged to gather donations and rise to the occasion, helping us raise funds for ASB, Field Day, Cultural Fair, & School Wide Events like dances, lunch time activities, and after school spirit events. and so much more!

Every student’s participation matters, and together we can make a huge impact!

Stay tuned for more info on how you can support our school and help us reach our goal.

#ApexLeadershipCo #BuildingLeaders #ApexColorGames

Please support our upcoming Color Run by signing up to volunteer for the event:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4AAEAC29A2FD0-60537928-color

If your student is interested in participating in afterschool tutoring, please complete the google form below.

https://forms.gle/nsocwZZPyVudsr3G9

Our cell phone policy was distributed to students las week. Please review our policy with your student and return with appropriate signatures. Thank you in advance for your support to ensure a positive learning environment for our students.

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.

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Twitter: @hutch_hawks

Email: jbae@nlmusd.org
Website: https://hutchinson.nlmusd.org/

Location: 13900 Estero Road, La Mirada, CA, USA
Phone: 562) 210-2945
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