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Website will Convert to New Format
As early as August 1, this website will switch over to a new format. (Our old web-builder is no longer being serviced by the developer, so we are converting websites to a newer version that still receives support.) While current information should switch over to the new pages, we do expect to fine-tune in the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience as we work to update and rebuild the site.DATES TO NOTE
- Deadline to RSVP for Kindergarten Practice Bus Ride - August 2
- TL, DL, ES Kindergarten/New Parent Meetings - August 18
- MS 6th Grade Orientation - August 19
- MS New Student Orientation - August 19
- Aspen, EN Kindergarten/New Parent Meetings - August 19
- Kindergarten Practice Bus Ride - August 20
- ES Family Night - August 23
- Board of Education Meeting - August 23
- MN 6th Grade/New Student Orientation - August 24
- Get Acquainted Times at all Elementary Schools - August 24
- MN/MS Walk Your Schedule - August 24
- First 2-Hour Day for grades 1-8 - August 25
- First Full Day for all students, K-8 - August 26
MORE INFORMATION
For more complete schedule information, please check the updated, sortable online calendar, which is always accessible from a link on the right sidebar of this page. You may also download the more complete 2010-11 Calendar, which is also available in Espaņol.
School supply lists, medical forms and other materials related to the coming school year are available on the Online Registration webpage.
If you have not yet registered for fall, you may not receive your class schedules, teacher assignment or bus routes. Beginning in July, students who did not complete online registration were dropped from the rolls at Aspen, Townline and the School of Dual Language to make room for students on waiting lists for those schools. If you did not properly complete your registration, you may be required to re-register your student through the longer in-person process. If you are unsure that your student is registered, please contact your school or the District Office as soon as possible.
Please note that school offices and the District Office are officially closed on Fridays during the summer.
In Other News...
Check Community Notes for Camps, Events and Opportunities
Hawthorn's Community Notes webpage offers announcements from our community partners. Check out the many camp opportunities, family-friendly events and charitable activities. Inclusion on this webpage does not mean that Hawthorn endorses any of these programs but rather is provided as a service to the Hawthorn community. Please visit the Community Notes webpage to learn more.Sharpen Skills at Home
Hawthorn students have access to a number of online resources. MyAccess is an online writing resource available to students in grades 4 through 8. Students will find interesting writing prompts to which they can respond and then receive feedback. Custom Typing offers all Hawthorn students a keyboarding tutorial designed to help them learn and improve accuracy and speed. Lexile Book Finder helps parents locate reading options by interest, Lexile number and other criteria. Students log into the study websites with a username and password - the same username and password they use for other activities during the school year. If you need assistance in identifying your student's password, please check with your classroom teacher.Grade-Level Curriculum Guides Available
Each fall, parents receive a grade-level curriculum guide outlining key learning goals for the year. Both these summaries as well as the complete Hawthorn Curriculum Guide are available online by visiting the District website's Learning@Hawthorn Curriculum Info pages.VH Park District Offers Resident Rates
Thanks to a cooperative effort between the Vernon Hills Park District and Hawthorn District 73, Hawthorn District 73 students and employees are eligible for resident rates when signing up for Park District programs. Thank you to the Park District for extending this important benefit to our families.Hawthorn District 73 Registration Information
More»Thanks to Hawthorn Partners for Supporting Our Students!
During the course of the year, so many individuals and organizations lend a hand to our students through everything from Junior Achievement to HOSTS reading helpers to Big Brother/Big Sister mentors. Hundreds of local businesses generously support our students and staff through the donation of products and services. Here is just a partial list of some of the local businesses that have been so helpful. Thank you to The Great Frame Up, Architerra, Baker's Square, Famous Dave's, Target, Buffalo Wild Wings, Robek's, Starbucks, Bill's Pizza, Dairy Queen, Cold Stone Creamery, Vernon Hills McDonald's, BD's Mongolian BBQ, Sunset Foods, Dominick's, WalMart, Panera Bread, Guarantee Bank - Mundelein, Howard Wallach/A-Z Entertainment, North Shore Photography, Personalities DJ, Teacher's School Box, Brainstorm, CDW, Motorola, Chicago Rush, Six Flags Great America, LACASA, Hawthorn Lakes Retirement Community, Vernon Hills Police Department, Countryside Fire Protection District, Hawthorn PTO and many more. Your support of our students and schools makes a huge difference! Thank you!Dates to Note
- Last Day of Kindergarten - Wednesday, June 6
- Last Day for Grades 1 through 7 (one hour day) - Thursday, June 7
- Welcome to summer!
Are you registered for fall? For more information, check the Registration Page.
Looking for school supply lists, calendars or medical forms? Check the Forms & Documents Page.
There are still some spots available for HEI Summer Session II and Music Camp. Check the Summer School Page.
Online Programs Available for At-Home Learning
Hawthorn students have access to two web-based learning programs. Custom Typing is a fun website designed to help kids learn proper keyboarding techniques. Study Island helps students review and master core learning concepts. Read on for directions on accessing these resources from your home computer... More»Notification
The Sex Offender Registration Act requires schools to notify parents that sex offender information is available to the public. Under law, the state police must identify offenders in a statewide sex offender database. To access the database, go to www.isp.state.il.us/sor and click on the tab "I agree" to search for offenders in your zip code area.Please Take the Online Survey
Hawthorn urges all residents living in District 73 to share their perceptions through a simple online survey. Please take a few minutes to share your views. Information about the online survey, including the codes you will need to access your survey, can be found on this page.DATES TO NOTE
PTO Innisbrook Pick Up - Dec 1 and 2
Aspen/Elementary South DARE Graduation - Dec 14
Early Release; No Kindergarten - Dec 15
Winter Break - Dec 24 - Jan 7