The Weekly Highlander

The second semester of the year is underway, and our students continue to work and thrive at Hewes. This week, we held school tours for prospective families; our ASB students led these tours and did a fantastic job sharing what it means to be a Hewes Highlander.

The campus is active and busy this week with a PTA meeting on Tuesday at 1 pm, please join us virtually or in person in the library. I will be sharing information about course registration and discussing the elective choices. Students in after-school sports have basketball scrimmages on Tuesday (boys) and Thursday (girls) at Pioneer Middle School. Finally, our counseling team will be hosting Breakfast Club on Wednesday at 8:15 am, where students will set goals and create a plan to reach them.

There is no school on Monday in honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King Junior holiday; enjoy your three-day weekend and we will see you back at school on Tuesday morning. Please stay connected to Hewes by checking our website and following us on Instagram @heweshighlanders for the latest information and news.

Sahra Tanikawa, Principal

Ms.Joo & Ms.Leon our amazing school psychologists, thank you for jumping right in and supporting our students and staff. You are kind and love our kids, your care is seen and felt. Your work is positively impacting our families and truly making a difference in the success of our students. Hewes is lucky to have you. THANK YOU!

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.

Join us for the January General PTA meeting on Tuesday at 1 pm in the library or on Zoom. In addition to the monthly business, I will be sharing information about registration and elective options for the 2025 - 2026 school year.

Get ready for some fun on the court! 🏓 Join the Tustin Public Schools Foundation for their Inaugural Pickleball Tournament on February 1, 2025 at the Tustin Hills Racquet Club. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner, this event has something for everyone! Proceeds support programs benefiting Tustin students.

Visit https://tustinpsf.schoolauction.net/pickleball/homepages/show to learn more and register. Let’s rally for a great cause! Registration OPEN! Sponsorship opportunities are available.

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.

• Monday, January 20 - Martin Luther King Holiday - NO SCHOOL
• Tuesday, January 21 - General PTA Meeting at 1pm in the library & Zoom
• Tuesday, January 21 - Boys Basketball Scrimmage @ Pioneer 3:30pm-5pm
• Wednesday, January 22 - Breakfast Club at 8:15am in the MPR - all students are welcome
• Wednesday, January 22 - Honor Roll Social during tutorial
• Thursday, January 23 - Girls Basketball Scrimmage @ Pioneer 3:30pm-5pm
• Tuesday, February 4 - Boys Basketball Scrimmage @ Pioneer 3:30pm-5pm
• Tuesday, February 4 - Choir Performance, Knights on the Radio at Foothill 7pm
• Thursday, February 6 - Girls Basketball Scrimmage @ Pioneer 3:30pm-5pm
• Thursday, February 6 - Choir Performance, Knights on the Radio at Foothill 7pm
• Friday, February 7 - ASB Valentine's Day Dance - 2:45pm - 4pm
• Wednesday, February 19 - Knight at the Museum - 7th grade presentations @6pm

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