Kindergarten and New Student Play-dates Set

Calling all Kindergarten families or families in 1st through 5th grade that are new to Hanawalt.  We want to welcome you to our school with a play-date on Sunday, August 19th.  Kindergarten families will meet on the playground …

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Scouting the Routes for Safe Walks to School

The school bell times at Hanawalt will change with the beginning of the 2018-19 school year. Our new start time is 7:30 AM and we will dismiss at 2:25 PM, with a 75 minute early dismissal on Wednesdays. Please click on the headline to learn more about how we are engaging our staff to ensure an orderly transition when school resumes August 23.

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2018-19 Student Supply List

Kindergarten (purchase items in bold, other items are optional for K) 3 Boxes of Crayons Art Center Donations (welcome at any time of the year) -curling ribbon (found with gift wrap) 3 Boxes of Kleenex – sidewalk chalk …

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K-2 Fun Day Relays

The K-2 students at Hanawalt enjoyed their annual version of the Bloom Camp Relays by having a Fun Day Relay.  All students were able to participate in several activities including a tire roll, a “tank” relay in cardboard …

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2018 Bloom Camp Relays a success!

Hanawalt held its annual Bloom Camp relays on Friday, May 18th for all the 3rd, 4th & 5th grade students as they competed in this fun & exciting Hanawalt tradition – our very own version of the Drake …

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Mr. Baker to retire!

Hanawalt Community, Our colleague and dear friend is retiring at the end of the 2017-2018 school year. After more than 30 years of service, education and dedication to the health and wellbeing of all children, we would like …

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Hanawalt runs the Relays!

A group of 5th grade students took part in the 2018 Drake Relays.  The 6 member team consisted 0f 4 boys and 2 girls coached by Mr. Baker and Ms. Bell.  Students were chosen from their time trials …

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Hanawalt Welcomes New Principal: Jolene Liebl

Hanawalt is pleased to welcome new principal Jolene Liebl, who is currently serving as Oskaloosa Elementary School principal. She will join the DMPS team after the end of the school year. We will miss Principal Kelly Schofield — who isn’t going far! She has accepted the position of DMPS Director of Elementary Teaching and Learning. Congratulations to both Principal Liebl and Director Schofield! Click on the headline to read more.

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A Day in the Arts 2018

An all day arts infused learning experience took place at Hanawalt on Friday, April 20th. It was a great opportunity to learn and create with community artists and make connections to all areas of learning. Please check out …

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Kindness Parties at Hanawalt

February 14th is the day Hanawalt Elementary School enjoys a classroom celebration for Valentine’s Day centered around kindness.  Students enjoyed the traditional games and snacks, but some decided to give back with a service project.  Classes created cards …

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