About Us

The Hawthorne Elementary School Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation whose mission is to support a superior academic experience for every child at Hawthorne Elementary School through the financial support of short and long-term initiatives. The Foundation Board of Directors consists of members of the Hawthorne Elementary School parent body and/or community, faculty, the Principal as well as leaders of the PTA and School Council.

Your Hawthorne Foundation supports:

Professional Development–

• Continuing Education Training for HES Staff Members, including those seeking Gifted Endorsements

• Instructional Fees

• Books and Materials

• Substitute Teacher Pay

STEAM Enrichment–

• Chicken Coop

• Student Garden

• Aquaponics System

• Art Murals

Curriculum Enrichment-

• Certified Technology Teacher and French Teacher for K-5 students to provide Computer/Technology Instruction and French Language/Culture Instruction (past years)

• An additional 50 minutes of planning time per week for classroom teachers to plan, prepare, record grades, assess performance, etc.

Materials and Supplies-

• New iMac Computers, Repairs, and Supplies for the Computer Pitt

• iPads and Apps as a Pilot Program for staff and student use

• Voice amplification systems for classrooms with hearing impaired students

• General Education, Special Education, ESOL, and Discovery materials and supplies

Miscellaneous Needs-

• New, safer playground equipment

• Drainage study for flooding issues in the playground areas

• Sensory hallways