Welcome to Hawthorne! We’re so glad you’re here and have made it to the Friends of Hawthorne (FOH), PTA, site.  This page is designed to help you navigate being a new family. If we missed anything, please let us know so we can continue to improve.

About FOH:

Meet the FOH team here, Get involved here, See the list of FOH committees here, FOH Budget here, Donate here

Communication

  • The FOH website has a comprehensive school calendar and other helpful information. 

  • Sign up to receive all FOH Comms here  (newsletters, volunteer opportunities, event reminders, etc.) please sign up

  • You may receive school-wide notifications from 775-503-0494, known as Talking Points, you can save this number in your phone.

  • Each teacher chooses different forms of communication including email or text messages.

  • A paper copy of the Hawthorne school newsletter is also sent out once a week.

  • SPS Notifications - sign up here (TBD)

Drop off and pick up (Map coming soon!)

  • 7:30 a.m. Breakfast starts and playground is open until their teacher is ready to line up and bring them into the classroom

  • 7:50 The bell rings and students head into the school

  • 7:55 Instruction begins

  • 2:25 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Friday and Wednesday 1:10 is early release. Kindergarten families wait on the sidewalk, all other students are released onto the playground.

  • To pick up early… (TBD)

Events click here

  • Visit Hawthorne families at the Columbia City Farmers Market on Wednesday afternoons.

  • FOH hosts community-wide meetings throughout the school year on a monthly basis - everyone is invited to attend. Don’t miss a meeting by following our events here.

Resources and REminders