Congrats to Hawthorne Middle/High School's Class of 2026! We have two more activities before we officially celebrate! Remember that we will have a graduation walk-through followed by our Senior Walk at Shell Elementary on Tuesday, May 26. Please be in the auditorium at 8:30 a.m. We will walk to Shell after our walk-through. Don't forget to bring your Cap & Gown! Also, laptops and/or Chromebooks that were issued to you.
Hawthorne Middle/High School's 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 28, in the school auditorium. This ceremony will start at 9 a.m. Congrats to the class of 2030 for reaching another milestone in their educational journey!
Families have until May 15 to register their 10th & 11th graders for a free one-day College Boot Camp at SFC, with tours, speakers and enrollment & financial aid tips. alachuaschools.net/collegebootcamp
Seniors, May 22 is the day that you will need to return Chromebooks and/or laptops. This is also the same day as the Senior Breakfast
Thank you to the City of Hawthorne, Southern State Duct Masters, Home Church of Hawthorne, Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce, Marina Underhill Realty and Hughes Title, Hawthorne McDonald’s, Dianne’s BBQ, and the ACPS Volunteer office for providing breakfast and lunch for our teachers during teacher appreciation week!
Almost immediately after notifying families and staff about the worldwide Canvas data breach, we were notified that Alachua County Public Schools was NOT affected by the breach.
Families should be on the lookout for a personalized letter (US Mail) from Alachua County Public Schools with important information on school zone lines for 2026-27.
Seniors, we still have 10 seats left to attend GradBash! If you are interested, please bring your money to Ms. Verschaeve or Ms. Moore by 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 29! Seats will be on a first-come, first-served basis!
April 30 at noon is the deadline for current ACPS 10th and 11th graders to register for the free one-day College Boot Camp at Santa Fe College in early June. https://alachuaschools.net/collegebootcamp
Cap and Gowns were delivered today! Do NOT decorate your caps. More information will come out soon. Again, do NOT decorate your caps!
Please be aware of the important dates related to end‑of‑year activities for seniors and underclassmen. Mark your calendars.
Jostens will be delivering senior Cap & Gowns, Monday, April 13 during high school lunch!
Our middle school engineering students wrapped up the 3rd nine weeks with an out‑of‑this‑world launch, and they did it using nothing more than everyday school supplies like cardstock and tape. Under the guidance of Mr. Murray, students explored design, precision, and problem‑solving as they sent their handmade rockets soaring skyward. Their hard work and curiosity continue to lift learning to new heights, and we’re grateful for Mr. Murray’s dedication to helping them reach for the stars.
A big congratulations goes to Robert A., whose rocket traveled the farthest distance in the first launch of the day. A special shout‑out also goes to Savannah S., whose final‑round rocket flew the farthest overall, coming within just a few feet of a full football field. Both students showed impressive creativity, perseverance, and engineering know‑how.
A big congratulations goes to Robert A., whose rocket traveled the farthest distance in the first launch of the day. A special shout‑out also goes to Savannah S., whose final‑round rocket flew the farthest overall, coming within just a few feet of a full football field. Both students showed impressive creativity, perseverance, and engineering know‑how.
3rd Annual Middle & High School Student-Athlete Resiliency Summit. This event takes place on Thursday, April 2, from 6p-8:30p. Be sure to register!
Big Shoutout to Dr. Johnson and our community partners for coming out for our 2026 career fair!
Science classes are in full swing! Congrats to our Science Fair Winners!
Congrats to our Middle School Boys' Basketball team! Championship Game is 02/25, @ Buchholz High School vs Lincoln. Tip-off around 5p, get there early to secure your seat and cheer our boys on as they look to capture their second consecutive championship!
The GradBash deadline is quickly approaching! We need at least 30 students in order to proceed with this trip. Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 is the deadline. Any questions, please reach out to Ms. Verschaeve.
Congrats to our students for participating in the science fair!
Another championship at the school of champions! Congrats and keep up the hard work!
