The Weekly Highlander

Dear Highlander Families:

We have many activities for our families and students next week. If your student rides an e-bike or e-scooter and they have not attended the safety class they need to attend the next one on Thursday, March 13th at 5 pm at Pioneer Middle School. The CHOC book drive for cancer patients concludes on Friday. 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 this 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.

Mark your calendar for the Hewes Celebration of Learning, also known as Open House, that will take place on Thursday, April 3rd, from 6 pm - 7 pm. This will be an opportunity for parents to come to campus and see all of the exciting things your students have been learning this year.

The PTA-sponsored International Week has been postponed; new dates for lunchtime activities will be shared soon! 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.

Mr. Lowe - Thank you for your dedication and hard work in supporting our students every day. Your teamwork, commitment, and willingness to jump in make a lasting impact on our school. Whether collaborating with colleagues, embracing new challenges, or continuously learning, you always put students first. Hewes is incredibly lucky to have you on our team!

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.

• 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