New Students
New Student Registration
Welcome to Hawthorne Public Schools

HAWTHORNE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Creating A Future Generation Of Leaders
Home of the Bears!
Welcome to the Hawthorne Public School District Registration Page
The mission of the Hawthorne Public School District is to provide a safe and challenging learning environment that fosters a love of learning. In doing so, pupils shall be able to reach their maximum potential in accordance with their specific individual needs, abilities and talents. By providing meaningful experiences, Hawthorne students will develop heightened communication skills, acquire knowledge of citizenship and economic responsibility, make meaningful connections and function successfully as active participants in a complex, changing global world community.
Hawthorne is a student-centered Pre-Kindergarten through grade twelve public school district. Our district serves approximately 2300 students in six schools; Hawthorne High School, Lincoln Middle School, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Washington Elementary Schools and the Lafayette Pre-School. The Hawthorne Public Schools endeavor to provide a safe and challenging learning environment that will develop a love of learning and enable every child to reach their full potential. We also hope our teachers' love of learning will be contagious and assist in the development of knowledge, skills, and academic achievement.
The Hawthorne School District has always aligned instructional practices with high academic standards. Our highly qualified professional teaching staff uses research based, effective teaching strategies to address our students' learning needs. Our instructional models include teacher directed learning, student led learning, cooperative learning activities, independent learning activities, reading and writing across the curriculum, differentiated instruction and assessment opportunities for all students.
Pre-Registration Process and Link

Online Registration for new students to Hawthorne Public Schools
All Hawthorne Residents who are registering students must verify their residency.. These requirements are in accordance with District Policy # 5111.
Please be advised, registration will not be considered complete until ALL documentation has been received by the school and medical records are cleared by the school nurse.
Only Parents or Legal Guardians may register students and will need to provide all documents listed on the following page.
** Proof of guardianship established through the courts must be provided upon registration if you are registering a student that is not your child.**
***Please be sure to select the proper registration year from the drop down menu in the upper left corner of the page.***
Pre-Registration Links and Forms
New Student Pre-Registration Link
Our Student Pre-Registration Process
1. Pre-register on-line by following the link above and answering all survey questions. You must provide 3 emergency contacts as well as Doctor and Dentist (click add contact tab)
2. Once you have submitted your pre-registration you will receive a link to upload residency documents (4 in total) as well as your childs birth certificate.
3. Please make an appointment using the following form: BOE Office Appiontment Request to provide prior school records, transfer cards, proof of a physical and current immunization records and/or any documents that you cannot upload.
4. Students will not be considered enrolled until all documents are completed.
Please note that registration is completed by appointment only. Walk-in’s will not be accepted at the Board of Education office.
Thank you
