The Hawthorn Board of Education is conducting a Special Meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 31 to hear a report by its architect, DLR Group on the assessment of current school buildings. The meeting will take place in the gymnasium at Middle School South, 600 N. Aspen Dr., Vernon Hills. Following the architect’s presentation will be a guided question and answer session to gain feedback from parents and the community.

The Vernon Hills Indian Association in partnership with Hawthorn District 73 presents a Parent Education Night on Friday, June 3. Please click here for information.

Townline’s first Science Olympiad evening celebrated and honored its student participants who have worked so hard since early February to train for their events. Students were excited to show off what they learned about geology, biology, anatomy and other sciences.

The Hawthorn School District 73 Administrative Team would like to thank the members of each School Leadership Team (SLT) for the 2015-2016 school year. The SLTs provide critical leadership concerning all areas of Hawthorn schools.  The members of these teams dedicate a tremendous amount of time to plan, implement and monitor school improvement efforts.  Oftentimes the teachers participating in these groups represent their buildings in other leadership roles around the district.

The Countryside Fire Department is seeking school participation in its food drive to help replenish the local food bank. Look for red bins in the schools in which to place nonperishable food items. For more information on the food drive, please click here.