2-11-2026

REMINDER:

All Hawthorne Public Schools will be CLOSED

for Mid-Winter Recess on Friday, February 13, 2026

and Monday, February 16, 2026.

Regular schedule of classes will resume on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Registration for the September 2026 kindergarten class will is now open on the district website:

https://www.hawthorneschools.org/registration/kindergarten-students

To begin, please complete the online pre-registration process via our district website. All necessary documents should be uploaded through the email link provided after submitting registration.

Parents and guardians who are unable to complete the process electronically should make an appointment by going to Hawthorneschools.org >BOE>Appointment Request to complete the registration process. Here is some additional information to guide you through the registration process:

A child must be five years of age on or before October 1, 2026. We do not make exceptions to this cutoff date. State law requires an original birth certificate or a certified copy as proof of date of birth.

Please review the letter below with more information on proof of residency, immunization requirements, and more.

Join us on February 25, 2026, at Hawthorne High School for Hawthorne’s Second Annual Multicultural Night! This year’s theme, “Strong Roots, Many Branches, One Hawthorne,” celebrates the many cultures that come together to make our school community strong and vibrant.

Across the district, Multicultural Night bulletin boards in each building highlight this theme and proudly display the flags of countries and cultures represented so far, including Taiwan, Peru, El Salvador, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Italy, Poland, Nicaragua, Lebanon, Puerto Rico, Germany, the Republic of Georgia, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Jamaica, Mexico, the Netherlands, Ireland, Albania, and Newfoundland. As more families sign up, additional flags will be added to the displays.

This event is a wonderful opportunity for all schools in our community to come together, celebrate our diverse backgrounds, and learn more about one another’s traditions and heritage. Families are encouraged to participate by hosting a booth or contributing to an existing one.

Whether you are sharing your culture or attending with your family, we look forward to an evening filled with international cuisine, music, activities, and visual displays from around the world.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Roosevelt Elementary School

RSVP by 2/25

Using the QR code below or click HERE to RSVP

Looking for student projects for entry into the annual green project competition presented by the Hawthorne Environmental Commission

When: Saturday, April 18, 2026

What: Showcase for students to enter any activities/projects they have done relating to the preservation or improvement of the environment

Why: This is a great chance to learn, get creative, and help our planet, and show what you've done to protect nature and get recognized for it! Ribbons for winning projects will be awarded for various grade levels and announced publicly.

See attached Invite letter for more information.

Candidate for Substitute teachers must have a NJ Substitute Certification or teaching certification and provide a cleared background check through the DOE Office of Student Protection.

$130 per diem effective 2/1

No benefits

Click here to view all HPS job opportunities

• 2/13 & 2/16 - Mid-Winter Recess; Schools Closed
• 3/30 - 4/3 - Spring Recess; Schools Closed
• 5/25 - Memorial Day; Schools Closed
• 6/16, 6/17 & 6/18 - Early Dismissal Days
• 6/17 - LMS 8th Grade Graduation
• 6/18 - HHS Graduation / Last Day of School

JUST APPROVED! THE 2026-2027 HPS DISTRICT CALENDAR!

• 2/20 - Family Game Night RES
• 2/23 - Blood Drive HHS
• 2/23, 2/24, & 2/25 - Book Fair LMS
• 2/26 - Italian Club Carnevale HHS
• 2/27 - Read Across America Begins WES
• 2/27 - Gal Pal Dance JEF
• 2/28 - Band Fish & Chips Dinner HHS
• 2/28 - Casino Night RES
• 3/4 - Elementary Literacy Night
• 3/5 - Concert RES
• 3/6 - Spirit Day WES
• 3/6 - Read Across America Celebration WES
• 3/6 - Parent vs Teacher Volleyball Game LMS
• 3/9 - Winter Sports Awards HHS
• 3/14 - SATS HHS
• 3/18 - Wizards Assembly RES
• 3/19 - Guidance College Fair HHS
• 3/20 & 3/21 - March Madness Dance LMS
• 3/21 - Spring Breakfast RES
• 3/26 - World Language Induction Ceremony HHS

Our 1st graders are starting to visit our preschool friends across the hall to help with cooperative play, reading books, and completing crafts. It is so nice to have great role models in our 1st grade classes come help out our 3 and 4 year friends in the preschool.

​Confidence is shining bright at Roosevelt! Congratulations to our monthly award winners for demonstrating confidence each and every day. A big shout-out to Mrs. DiRoma for being a wonderful example of confidence for our school community.

Our Roosevelt Elementary first graders learned some awesome dance moves thanks to the HHS Performing Arts class! Big thanks to our HHS friends for teaching us and sharing your passion for dance! Click here or on any of the dance photos below watch the Roosevelt/HHS dance moves!

​Roosevelt is so grateful for our amazing school counselor, Ms. Kipkeeva! She supports our students with kindness, patience, and care every single day. Ms. Kipkeeva leads our anti-bullying group and guides our monthly character themes, helping students grow, feel safe, and believe in themselves. Thank you for all you do for our ​Roughriders!

Wildcats Welcome You! Click here to watch the video!

Washington School is taking part in Hearts Around the World, a special project that connects us with people from all over the globe! We hope to receive Valentine's Day cards from around the world as we learn about geography, as well as, different cultures leading up to Multi-Cultural Day! Please share our mailing address on the flyer below with anyone you know to help us fill our map!!!

Washington Elementary School, 175 Mohawk Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07506

Congratulations to our Washington character education winners for the month of January. Our theme was CONFIDENCE! Our staff winner was our 5th grade teacher Mr. Spagnuolo. Keep up the great work Wildcats, we are so proud of you!

One of the most anticipated events for our 8th graders is the LMS Winter Superstars competition. During this exciting event, students compete against one another in teams, selecting captains and participating in a variety of challenges ranging from volleyball to the dribble relay.

This year, students truly brought the spirit, kicking off the event with spectacular team entrances into the gym to debut their themes and school pride. The energy was high throughout the competition, making it a memorable experience for all involved. Congratulations to Mr. Kenny’s Kittens for earning the first-place win in this year’s LMS Winter Superstars!

The 8th Grade Valentine’s Day Dance was a fun-filled night enjoyed by all at LMS. Students danced the evening away, shared plenty of treats, and showed off festive light-up Valentine’s Day glasses that quickly became a crowd favorite. A heartfelt thank-you goes to the 8th grade Valentine’s Day Dance decorating committee and all the families who generously donated to help make the night such a success. A huge shout-out as well to our 8th grade advisors, Mrs. Naugle and Mr. Ferraro, for their support and dedication in making the event memorable for everyone. 💖🕺💃

To celebrate the successful completion of Marking Period 2, LMS students participated in the highly anticipated Circle Dodge experience. In order to play, students cashed in their BEAR BUCKS to redeem a ticket for the event, while other students enjoyed watching from the sidelines and cheering on their classmates. During this fun-filled celebration, students had the opportunity to play both against one another and against LMS staff in spirited games of Circle Dodge. Laughter, teamwork, and friendly competition filled the gym, making it a great way to recognize students’ hard work and celebrate another positive marking period at LMS.

Mr. Crimmel shared, "Students in AP Environmental at HHS tested soil samples they gathered from their homes (gardens, flowerbeds, lawns, etc) for pH and three essential plant nutrients: Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. They then used their results to make recommendations on how to amend their soil for optimal plant growing conditions."

Ms. Pasquale shared, "Mr. McKinley's 9th Grade ELA class at HHS, featuring ESL students from Colombia, El Salvador, Vietnam, and Nicaragua, analyzed new vocabulary in author Amy Tan's "Two Kinds." After explaining words such as deaf, nickname, and whine, Mr. McKinley invited HHS goalkeeper Oner Benavidez to demonstrate the word kick. Oner responded with some very impressive dribbling, giving the class a kinesthetic and tangible way to remember the new word!"

Ms. Sonia shared, "This week the Dance 3 students put their pedagogy work to the test as they taught dance to Hawthorne’s K-5th graders at Jefferson, Washington and Roosevelt. Our future bears warmed up while learning dance vocabulary, executed across the floor combinations and learned a dance of the day. The Dance 3 students were excellent and our young dancers were amazing. We can’t wait to work together more! "

Inderveer Singh

Inderveer Singh is a wonderful example of resilience, determination, and growth, and we are proud to recognize him as our Spotlight Student. Just a few short years ago, Inderveer moved to the United States speaking very little English. Through hard work and perseverance, he has made incredible progress and now speaks, reads, and writes with confidence while eagerly participating in classroom activities. His curiosity, persistence, and strong work ethic shine through in every subject, including art, where he always gives his very best effort. Inderveer is also a kind and social classmate who has built strong friendships and brings positivity to our school each day with his bright smile and great stories. His confidence continues to blossom, and he truly lights up the classroom. We are so proud of all he has accomplished and excited to see all he will continue to achieve.

Alina Belle Medina

Alina was selected for the Principal's Award for showing good character and confidence during the month of January. She is a kind and friendly 5th grader who sets a good example for her classmates every day. She also loves being a member of the Roosevelt School Student Council!

Nayvonte' Taylor

Washington School's Spotlight Student is Nayvonte' Taylor. Nayvonte' is a 5th grader in Mrs. Sela's class who consistently shows kindness to his peers, respect to his teachers, and growth as a learner. Nayvonte' was also recently recognized as a winner for the character education theme of confidence! Congratulations Nayvonte' we are so proud of you!

Judah Elefther

Judah is a sixth grader at Lincoln Middle School who brings positive energy with him every day. He fills the halls of LMS with excitement and smiles, greeting everyone he meets with kindness and respect. Judah is always polite, eager to help others, and consistently gives his best effort in everything he does.

Judah proudly shares that his favorite thing to wear is his LMS Bear shirt, and he truly exemplifies all the qualities of Being a Bear. At LMS, Judah enjoys computer class and is an active participant in Lego Club.

Faith Martinez

Junior Faith Martinez performed at Carnegie Hall this past weekend as part of the prestigious Honors Performance Series. This internationally recognized program selects high school students from around the world through a highly competitive application and audition process that begins with an educator referral. Faith had the incredible opportunity to perform under the direction of a master conductor alongside talented student musicians from across the globe. A dedicated member of our Performing Arts Club and an active participant in our spring musicals, Faith continues to represent Hawthorne High School with talent, commitment, and pride. We are extremely proud of her and congratulate her on this outstanding achievement.

Mackenzie Doyle

Mackenzie Doyle was honored at Rutgers University on Sunday, February 8 as the HHS recipient of the National Girls and Women in Sports Award. Mackenzie was honored with over 300 female athletes from around New Jersey.

12th Annual Beefsteak Tricky Tray Dinner

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Scan QR code below for more info and to purchase tickets

Sign up for February events at the Boys & Girls Club!

Click on link below or flyer for more info!

February Fun Club – Friday February 13th

K-8th Grade | 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

High School Paint & Sip - Friday, February 27th

HS only | 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Attend the upcoming Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. This special evening will honor outstanding alumni, coaches, teams, and special contributors whose achievements have left a lasting legacy on Hawthorne High School athletics.

Thursday, March 26, 2026

6:30pm

Brownstone, 251 West Broadway, Paterson, NJ

To purchase tickets to the event or purchase an advertisement in the commemorative ad book, click here for the form

Questions can be directed to hhsbearshof@gmail.com

Current Kindergarten and 1st Grade

Learn about being a Girl Scout and make friends with other Girl Scouts across norther New Jersey.

Click here for more information on the zoom sessions or scan the QR code below: https://www.gsnnj.org/MakeNewFriends

Kindergarten students entering in Fall of 2026

2026-2027 Kindergarten students - Make New Friends through the Girl Scouts!

Scan the QR code below to complete an Interest Form to connect with our Girl Scout Membership Team.

https://hawthornejdbaseball.com/

Join Cub Scouts

Cub Scout Pack 85

Hawthorne, NJ

K-5th Grade

Click here for the monthly calendar of children's events.