WEEK 1

Pictured L to R: Dr. Woods- Counselor (Educational Support Person of the Year ESPOTY II), Mrs. Melody Wildy -Head Custodian (Educational Support Person of the Year ESPOTY I) and Mrs. Latisha White -Exceptional Education Educator (Teacher of the Year, TOTY))

Dear Hawthorne Elementary Families,

We are excited to kick off the new school year tomorrow, August 4th! Our doors will open at 7:00 AM, and we can’t wait to welcome our Hornets to a year full of learning, growth, and fun!

During the first week of school, we invite parents to walk their children to class as we begin this special year together. It’s a wonderful opportunity to connect and share in the excitement of the first day.

To help ensure a smooth start, please let your child’s teacher know how your child will be getting home on the first day. We encourage you to keep the same dismissal routine for at least the first two weeks to help avoid confusion for both students and staff.

We truly appreciate your support as we work together to make this school year the best one yet. We look forward to seeing all of our Hornets tomorrow and are so proud to be part of this amazing community.

Here’s to a fantastic school year!

Proud to Serve,
Principal Henley
#OneTeamOneDream #WeAreALLIN

How to prepare your child for school the first week of school:

1. Get plenty of rest! Change your schedule for the school year!

2. Breakfast is available starting at 7:00 am. Students will eat breakfast and lunch in the cafeteria.

3. Your child MAY bring a healthy lunch and snack.

4. Bring supplies which will be assigned to your child. Please make sure your child has headphones for MAP testing.

5. Make sure your teacher knows how your child gets home and any medications/allergies.

6. Students will be assigned a Chromebook to use at school.

7. Thursday folders come home with student work, flyers, and important information from the school.

The drop-off times in front of the school are below:

7:00 am

Tardy bell 7:45

Morning announcements begin at 7:45.

Car riders:: When picking students up, parents should have the Hawthorne ES Car Rider Tag visible in their car. If the Car Rider Tag is not visible, parents are required to park, come into the building and provide Identification. Thank you for your patience as we simply want to keep your students' safe.

The pick-up times for dismissal are below:

Bus riders-2:25:pm; Car riders 2:35 pm (front of building after buses) & walkers (Side door)

Thank you in advance for your patience as we strive to ensure that your students are safe during arrival and dismissal during the first few weeks of school. 😊Thank you!

BUS ROUTES

DCSD bus routes can be found on the district website: https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/bus-routes/. Hawthorne ES morning bus routes are below along with the district

Please complete Meal Application Information 2024-2025. Only 1 Application Needed per Family:

Please ALL complete this application process even if you plan to bring lunch for your child daily or believe that you will not qualify. This is very important, this impacts funding for Title 1.

Please click link for English/Spanish application.

https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/featured-news/free-reduced-meal-applications-sy-2024-2025/

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CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE HES STUDENT INFORMATION FORM

DO you know someone passionate about education and leadership? Encourage them to declare candidacy for the 2025–2026 Principal Advisory Council (PAC)! We need 1 parent to join us!

Candidate declaration is open now through Friday, September 5, 2025.

PAC members: