Hawthorne Elementary School

05/23/2026

One last “PAW”sitive referral to wrap up an amazing year 💙

Image: student smiling, holding referral

05/22/2026

Celebrating 3rd and 4th grade achievements at the end of year awards assembly.

Image 1: Mrs. Curtis' 3rd grade class
Image 2: Mrs. Hooker's 3rd grade class
Image 3: Ms. Jorgensen's 3rd grade class
Image 4: Miss Mosley's 3rd grade class
Image 5: Mrs. Hooker's 4th grade class
Image 6: Miss Stephens' 4th grade class
Image 7: Mrs. Tutt's 4th grade class
Image 8: Mrs. Webber's 4th grade class

05/22/2026

Thats a wrap! 1st and 2nd grade end of year awards assembly.

Image 1: Mrs. Brown's 1st grade class
Image 2: Mrs. Dodd's 1st grade class
Image 3: Mrs. Hobbs' 1st grade class
Image 4: Miss Smith's 1st grade class
Image 5: Miss Crile's 2nd grade class
Image 6: Miss Hyde's 2nd grade class
Image 7: Mrs. Mahnken's 2nd grade class
Image 8: Mrs. Schutte’s 2nd grade class
Image 9: Mrs. Reid's 2nd grade class

05/21/2026

Elementary has come to an end for our 5th grade students. This class is full of talent, creativity, kindness, and heart. We were glad to be able to celebrate their achievement at the 5th grade award ceremony.

Image 1: Leader of Tomorrow Recipients with Mr. Rentschler.

Image 2: Glory of Missouri recipients with Representative Haden.

Image 3: Mr. Eick's class

Image 4: Mrs. Femrite's class

Image 5: Mrs. Medina's class

Image 6: Miss Willis' class

05/21/2026

Peoples Bank Assistant Vice President, Mexico Branch Manager Tanner Smith, far left, and Audrain County Health Department (ACHD) History Takes A Walk Program Lead Chris Newbrough, far right, presented gift certificates to the winners of the ACHD History Takes A Walk Youth Walk Essay Contest winners Thursday morning at Hawthorne School.

The winners were Brynlee Kirklin, middle left, and Madelynn Musgrove, middle right. Brynlee pointed out in her essays her favorite part of the walk was the story of the gunfight between two Mexico lawyers in 1902. Madelyn said in hers that Mexico had six famous hotels and was a railroad hub.

People's Savings Bank donated a $25 gift certificate from Dagwood Jr.'s in Mexico to each girl for their winning essay.

A total of 31 students from the Hawthorne Elementary Student Council and PCKL program took part in the tour of downtown Mexico and learned about its vast history on May 7. The tour guides were Jim Dye and David Maupin. The tour was put together by Thomas Augustus Dobyns II (Tad).

Thanks to everyone involved with this endeavor to exercise the body and the mind!

Mexico Public Schools #59

05/19/2026

Hawthorne has talent. Yes, we do! We have dancers, singers, musicians, actors, and so much more. Well done on putting on an entertaining talent show!

05/19/2026

Our Staff vs. Student Kickball Game was a huge success!

Students earned their spot on the field by scoring 80% or higher on the Attitudes & Efforts portion of the MAP scoresheet — showing that hard work, positive attitudes, and consistent effort truly pay off.

We’re proud of all the students who qualified. Thank you to our staff for joining in the fun and helping make it such a memorable day!

05/18/2026

Congrats, Brandi! Thanks for all you do to keep us going at Hawthorne!

Congratulations to Brandi Schlemmer for being recognized as the May Support Staff Employee of the Month!

Brandi is the Principal's Secretary at Hawthorne Elementary School. Her nominating colleague shared, "Brandi always makes me feel welcome at Hawthorne. She is intentional in including me in what goes on at Hawthorne, even though I do not spend all my time in that building. She makes me feel like I belong!"

Thanks to Show Me Credit Union for supporting our Employee of the Month program with a $100 CD and some Bulldog swag!

05/18/2026

☀️ The last day of school is Friday, May 22! We'll have an early release, with the elementary schools and MMS at 12:30 PM and MHS at 12:45 PM!

05/18/2026

05/15/2026

Sweet success deserves a sweet treat! 🍧

Students who earned 90% or higher for the 4th quarter were rewarded with delicious snow cones! We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Keep up the amazing work! 🎉📚👏



Image 1: Student holding his snow cone
Image 2: A teacher serving a student a snow cone
Image 3: A group of students holding their snow cones
Image 4: A teacher serving a student a snow cone