Party in the Park!
May
16

Party in the Park!

Party in the Park is a free event at Frisbee Park offered to all students and Hanawalt Community! Everyone is invited to come play games, try new foods, and learn about all the different cultures that help to make up this amazing community! Planning committee members attend meetings and help with staffing for this May event designed to showcase our entire community. 

Chair:  Emily Shields

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A Day in the Arts
May
3

A Day in the Arts

A Day in the Arts is a long held tradition at Hanawalt.  ADITA is one school day completely dedicated to the arts.  The goal is to expose the students to a variety of art experiences including music, movement, and creating something with their own hands.  We hope that these experiences give students a bigger world view, exposure to new cultures, and new ways of expressing themselves.

A Day in the Arts 2024 will be held on Friday, May 3rd.  Students will experience 3 art workshops in the morning, and then will celebrate the arts during an assembly in the afternoon. We have a great committee of parents who are working with Hanawalt's music and art staff to plan this day.  A volunteer sign-up sheet will be released at the end of March for parents who are interested in helping with the morning workshops.

We are always interested in having parents make our day a success! If you have interest in helping plan ADITA 2025 or you would feel comfortable teaching an art workshop, please email the ADITA Parent Coordinator, Laura Camerona (lcamerona1@gmail.com).

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Hawk’s Night Out!
Apr
19

Hawk’s Night Out!

Please join us to celebrate "Hanawalt through the Eras" at the annual Hawks Night Out (formerly Parents' Night Out)! Secure your sitter for an adults-only evening with Hanawalt parents, staff, and supporters at West End Salvage on Friday, April 19th.

More information, including where to purchase tickets or sponsor opportunities, can be found on the event page here or using the dropdown menu from the “Events” tab in the heading.

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2023 Spring Break
Mar
11
to Mar 15

2023 Spring Break

Des Moines Public Schools 2023 Spring Break will take place from March 11th - March 15th, with 2 additional Professional Development days on March 18th and March 19th. Classes resume March 20th.

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