Entries by Margaret Van Duch

Architect Contract Approved

At its April meeting the Hawthorn Board of Education authorized an architectural contract for DLR Group, of Chicago. DLR Group estimates a 12 to 14 week process to develop an Educational Facility Master Plan for Hawthorn School District 73. That process will include analyzing the facilities, meeting with stakeholders, and developing proposals. As part of […]

Project Change

Hawthorn School of Dual Language children sorted and folded pajamas that they donated to a children’s advocacy organization. The school’s student council raised more than $430 for Project Change. Council sponsor Susan Glickson purchased books and pajamas that will be distributed to children through Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Lake County. “I felt good […]

Architect Begins Work

Architect DLR Group, of Chicago, has begun working with the Hawthorn School District 73 administrative team and Board of Education to determine space needs for student learning. DLR Group was selected from among eight firms that submitted proposals. DLR Group is considered the largest K-12 architectural firm in the country. The firm’s next step is to […]

6th Grade Orientation

Parents of Incoming 6th grade students for the 2016-2017 school year are invited to attend a 6th Grade Parent Orientation at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 20. This is a parent only meeting. Please attend the orientation event at the middle school where your child will attend in the fall. Please click here for details.

Music Award

The NAMM Foundation has recognized Hawthorn District 73 with the Best Communities for Music Education Merit Award for its support for music in its schools. The National Association of Music Merchants recognizes schools for the commitment of school administrators, community leaders, teachers and parents who believe in music education and are working to ensure that it is […]

Art Show

Family and friends turned out for the annual District 73 Art Show at the Aspen Drive Library. Over 350 student artists displayed unique forms of art during the art show. Click here to see the many artists and their artwork. Artwork is on display through Thursday, April 7.

Art Show Rescheduled

Due to a political event with Secretary Hillary Clinton at the Sullivan Center Hawthorn School District 73 rescheduled the opening of Hawthorn’s Art Show at the Aspen Drive Library, Vernon Hills, to 6 to 8 p.m. Friday March 18.  

PARCC Update

PARCC testing begins at Hawthorn in late March. Watch for more news on PARCC coming home from your child’s school. For more details on PARCC, please click here.