Mrs. Foltz’s 4th grade class did something a little different during their Hawk Team Time.  In an effort to expand the classes’ circle of influence and create a safer space, we jumped into a project simply called the …

On September 29th Hanawalt enjoyed a fantastic day with our annual student vs. teachers kickball game and the amazing PTA organized block party.  The teachers and students all received some awesome swag for that day that will last …

The students and staff at Hanawalt have started their clubs which run on the first two Wednesday’s of each month.  Kids in 2nd through 5th grade have a wide variety of different clubs to choose from. Some examples …

The annual Healthiest State Initiative Walk took place today on October 4th.  Hanawalt celebrated this by participating in the “Hanawalk.”  The walk consisted of over a mile and took students and teachers around the block starting on Robertson …

Hanawalt students and staff enjoyed a great Fall afternoon last Friday as a student vs staff kickball game took place on the playground.  The school’s annual kickball game coincides with the PTA’s book fair and block party later …

We’re pleased to tell you every Des Moines Public Schools elementary student will now have access to breakfast at no cost to the students or their families. This expansion means almost every school in the district offers at least one no-cost meal option during the day. Click on the headline to find out more about why DMPS now offers free breakfast to K-5 students!

No more pulling crumpled paper flyers from your student’s backpack! Opportunities in the community will now be available online, instead of jumbled up with homework and artwork. Read about child-friendly community events and opportunities, or post a flyer of your own. Click on the headline to read more about Virtual Backpack.

Our school hours are changing for the 17/18 school year.  Bell hours will be from 8:15-3:10. Wednesday Early out will be from 8:15-1:40. Students may enter the building at 7:45 am. Students will also be off the following …

There is an excitement in the air at Hanawalt. Students have worked all year on specific personal goals around reading and math. Now is the time to see if their hard work paid off.  Students have made progress …

Our third graders are in the middle of an integrated unit about Iowa manufacturing , producing and consuming.  The World Food Prize was a perfect trip to add to their understanding of Iowa economy and the impact Iowans …