Congratulations to the members of the Hauser band program who participated in IGSMA Solo & Ensemble on Saturday! We had students in all three grade levels involved, and our students all took home Division 1 gold medals, several with perfect scores. Way to go!
Please view the list of club options in the link below. Session 3 clubs will meet after school for one hour, 3:25-4:25, starting March 2nd and running through May 15th. We will be using a Sign-Up Genius for registration. The Sign-Up Genius will be going live on Monday, February 23rd at 7:00 pm. The link will be posted on our website and emailed directly to family emails.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044DA9A62EA4FD0-60221860-hauser#/
Mrs. Esposito and Mrs. Harvey's 6th grade Science classes put on their investigator hats for a hands-on lab exploring the characteristics of shadows! Students used light sources and various objects to observe how shadows are formed and how their size, shape, and direction change depending on the position of the light. Through experimenting and recording their observations, they discovered that shadows are created when an object blocks light and that moving the light source closer or farther away can dramatically change a shadow’s appearance. It was exciting to see students making predictions, testing their ideas, and drawing conclusions like true scientists!
Next week (February 9 - 13), SLT hosts Spirit Week. Show your school spirit by participating in the themed dress up days!
Monday: Dress as your favorite Marvel character
Tuesday: Wear neon colors
Wednesday: Wear sports gear or team sports apparel
Thursday: Wear red, white, or pink
Friday: NO SCHOOL!
Monday: Dress as your favorite Marvel character
Tuesday: Wear neon colors
Wednesday: Wear sports gear or team sports apparel
Thursday: Wear red, white, or pink
Friday: NO SCHOOL!
Yearbook Personal Ads Deadline Extension
YEARBOOK PERSONAL AD DEADLINE EXTENSION!!! NOW FEBRUARY 12! Every year Hauser offers families an opportunity to surprise their students in the Hauser yearbook. Purchase a personal ad with or without a picture in the yearbook. Check out the district webstore, https://store.district96.org/, for purchase. Contact Mrs. Koncius with questions at konciusk@district96.org. Please make sure to fill out the Google Form in the district webstore prior to purchase. The deadline is NOW Thursday, February 12, 2026.
YEARBOOK PERSONAL AD DEADLINE EXTENSION!!! NOW FEBRUARY 12! Every year Hauser offers families an opportunity to surprise their students in the Hauser yearbook. Purchase a personal ad with or without a picture in the yearbook. Check out the district webstore, https://store.district96.org/, for purchase. Contact Mrs. Koncius with questions at konciusk@district96.org. Please make sure to fill out the Google Form in the district webstore prior to purchase. The deadline is NOW Thursday, February 12, 2026.
While the cold and snowy days of winter may have given us the January blues, these Hauser students gave us something to be proud about! Congrats to Hauser's January Students of the Month:
6th Grade: Evelyn P, Luka T, and Addison L
7th Grade: Sarah A, Emma C, and Rylee O
8th Grade: Lilie S, Lionel O, and Angelina R
6th Grade: Evelyn P, Luka T, and Addison L
7th Grade: Sarah A, Emma C, and Rylee O
8th Grade: Lilie S, Lionel O, and Angelina R
Congrats to this group of 8th grade band students who participated in the Fenwick grade school honor band on Saturday! Students signed up to be nominated by Mr. Fenne and were selected from a pool of students from other surrounding school districts. They combined on Saturday to rehearse and perform some challenging music in the Fenwick auditorium. Way to represent Hauser!
On Friday, Hauser held its annual Book Bowl, which is a competition where teams answer questions related to a set of various pre-determined books. It was a nail-biting finish, but Team Gilligan came away victorious and won 1st Place. Congrats to the Team Gilligan members: Sofia, Sakina, Jayashree, and Lilie, and thank you to all the students who participated in this year's Book Bowl!
Many of our 8th-grade students recently completed their research projects focused on technology and the effects it has on our brains. Mrs. Moroney, Hauser's library specialist, spent the week in our classrooms teaching students how to search academic databases and create Works Cited pages using the MLA format required in high school. The 8th-grade team would like to thank Mrs. Moroney for always finding engaging ways to make learning fun! 🎉📚
The Creative Writing Contest is back! This year’s picture prompt is a feather—light, fragile, and full of possibility. What could it symbolize? A clue? A memory? A turning point? Check out the contest posters around the school for the photo, rules, deadline, and Schoology information. Write an original story inspired by the image for a chance to win prizes. See or message Mrs. Clark if you have questions or want help getting started.
Every year when Hauser has E-Learning, STEAM teacher Mr. Hanke has made it a tradition to teach his classes from outside in the snowy and frigid conditions. Mr. Hanke continued this tradition today, and he even experienced some freezing tea!
Thank you to all the teachers, students, and families for your flexibility in allowing student learning to continue today. Stay warm, and we will see everyone in person on Monday.
Thank you to all the teachers, students, and families for your flexibility in allowing student learning to continue today. Stay warm, and we will see everyone in person on Monday.
In anticipation of inclement weather, we have made the decision to shift to an eLearning day on Friday, January 23. Student devices will be sent home with them today. To review our eLearning plan, instructions, and student expectations, visit district96.org.
Riverside Parks & Recreation will be offering supervised childcare and eLearning support at the Quincy Street Community Center (43 E. Quincy) for $38 from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM. Before and after care can be added for an additional fee. Participants can register online or onsite.
After school activities on Thursday, January 22 will continue as scheduled. Friday, January 23 before and after school activities are canceled.
Stay safe and warm!
Riverside Parks & Recreation will be offering supervised childcare and eLearning support at the Quincy Street Community Center (43 E. Quincy) for $38 from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM. Before and after care can be added for an additional fee. Participants can register online or onsite.
After school activities on Thursday, January 22 will continue as scheduled. Friday, January 23 before and after school activities are canceled.
Stay safe and warm!
2025 is so...last year! But special shout out to these students who wrapped up 2025 in an exceptional way. Below are our December Students of the Month:
6th Grade: Hervey N., Leonora G., Luca K.
7th Grade: Jack G., Anisa H., Raegan M.
8th Grade: Emerson N., Gaby S., Emily E.
Congrats to all of you!
6th Grade: Hervey N., Leonora G., Luca K.
7th Grade: Jack G., Anisa H., Raegan M.
8th Grade: Emerson N., Gaby S., Emily E.
Congrats to all of you!
Please read below for some important information on yearbooks:
2025-2026 Yearbooks are now for sale! Check out the District Webstore, https://store.district96.org/, for purchase. Contact Mrs. Koncius with questions at konciusk@district96.org.
Yearbook Personal Ads: Every year Hauser offers an opportunity to surprise your student in the Hauser Yearbook. Purchase a Personal Ad with or without a picture in the yearbook. Check out the District Webstore, https://store.district96.org/ for purchase. Contact Mrs. Koncius with questions at konciusk@district96.org. Please make sure to fill out the Google Form in the District Webstore prior to purchase. The deadline is Friday, February 6, 2026.
2025-2026 Yearbooks are now for sale! Check out the District Webstore, https://store.district96.org/, for purchase. Contact Mrs. Koncius with questions at konciusk@district96.org.
Yearbook Personal Ads: Every year Hauser offers an opportunity to surprise your student in the Hauser Yearbook. Purchase a Personal Ad with or without a picture in the yearbook. Check out the District Webstore, https://store.district96.org/ for purchase. Contact Mrs. Koncius with questions at konciusk@district96.org. Please make sure to fill out the Google Form in the District Webstore prior to purchase. The deadline is Friday, February 6, 2026.
The best way to come back from winter break? Winter MAP Testing!
Math MAP Testing takes place Tuesday 1/6/26 and Wednesday 1/7/26.
Reading MAP Testing takes place Thursday 1/8/26 and Friday 1/9/26.
Students should charge their Chromebooks and get a good night of sleep before each day of testing.
Math MAP Testing takes place Tuesday 1/6/26 and Wednesday 1/7/26.
Reading MAP Testing takes place Thursday 1/8/26 and Friday 1/9/26.
Students should charge their Chromebooks and get a good night of sleep before each day of testing.
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and restful holiday season! Students return to school on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Earlier today, the Special Olympics team competed in a basketball game against Brooks Middle School. Great job to all the Hauser students who participated!
We were so lucky to have Principal Ian and Principal Eric assume their roles as Hauser principals for the day! Throughout the day, Ian and Eric helped out in the office, delivered tasty treats to teachers, selected our passing period playlists, helped Hauser students select library books, and visited Central to spend time with the elementary school students and teachers. They also earned a special lunch that they got to share with a group of friends. Thanks Principal Ian and Principal Eric for all your hard work and help today!
SLT hosts Holiday Spirit Week starting December 15!
Monday - PJ Day
Tuesday - Dress Like a Holiday Character Day
Wednesday - Hat or Headband Day
Thursday - Plaid Day
Friday -Ugly Sweater Day
Enjoy the fun!
Monday - PJ Day
Tuesday - Dress Like a Holiday Character Day
Wednesday - Hat or Headband Day
Thursday - Plaid Day
Friday -Ugly Sweater Day
Enjoy the fun!
It may be December, but it's not too late to recognize our Students of the Month for November:
6th Graders: Elena K, David R, and Tegan S
7th Graders: Adalie C, Hazel U, and Natalie A
8th Graders: Frankie H, Evelyn M, and Kyle P
Congrats to you all, and keep up the great work!
