
Happy National Principal Month! We are celebrating our incredible Hauser principals who lead the school with dedication and inspire teachers, staff, and students every day. Take a moment to recognize and thank Principal Chris Harvalis and Assistant Principal Katie Kayastha when you see them!


On Tuesday, October 21st, the 8th grade girls' volleyball team will take on the Hauser teachers in the most anticipated match of the year! Entry is free, and the game will begin around 3:45 pm. Everyone should wear pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Can't wait to see everyone there!


🚧 The Cowley Road railroad crossing will be closed starting October 14 for approximately 3 weeks. 🚗 Detour signs will direct traffic to the Delaplaine Road crossing. 🚲 Pedestrians, students, and cyclists are encouraged to cross at Longcommon Road.


This past week the ALAS club sponsored a spirit week in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month!
Monday was Siestas y Sueños (Pajama day)
Tuesday was Día de Colores (Wear colors of a Latin American flag)
Wednesday was Día del Vaquero (Dress as a cowboy)
Thursday was Día de Deportes (Team shirt or jersey day)
Friday was Quinceañera (Wear a tiara, tie, or Hauser wear)
Thank you to everyone for participating and for honoring and showing support for the Hispanic culture!
Monday was Siestas y Sueños (Pajama day)
Tuesday was Día de Colores (Wear colors of a Latin American flag)
Wednesday was Día del Vaquero (Dress as a cowboy)
Thursday was Día de Deportes (Team shirt or jersey day)
Friday was Quinceañera (Wear a tiara, tie, or Hauser wear)
Thank you to everyone for participating and for honoring and showing support for the Hispanic culture!







While most of the sixth graders were enjoying White Pines last week, there was a group of sixth graders that stayed back and participated in Hauser Pines. During the three-day experience, students enjoyed a number of fun activities, including visiting Brookfield Zoo and the Museum of Science Industry.


Hispanic Heritage Month Spirit Week at Hauser brought to you by the ALAS Club:
October 6th - 10th!
Monday - Sueños y Siestas (Pj Day)
Tuesday - Dia de Colores (Wear the colors of your/a Latin American flag)
Wednesday - Vaquero (Dress like a cowboy!)
Thursday - Día de Deportes (Wear your favorite sport shirt/jersey)
Friday - Quinceañera - Day of Celebration (Dress up or wear your Hauser shirt!)
October 6th - 10th!
Monday - Sueños y Siestas (Pj Day)
Tuesday - Dia de Colores (Wear the colors of your/a Latin American flag)
Wednesday - Vaquero (Dress like a cowboy!)
Thursday - Día de Deportes (Wear your favorite sport shirt/jersey)
Friday - Quinceañera - Day of Celebration (Dress up or wear your Hauser shirt!)


Fall Play Auditions! Auditions for the fall play will take place on Wednesday, September 3 & Thursday, September 4 in the Hauser auditorium, from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. Students should sign up outside of 300A for an audition time slot. Stage Crew does NOT need an audition time. See Mr. Mason or Mrs. Koncius with questions.

Fall Play Auditions! Auditions for the fall play will take place on Wednesday, September 3 & Thursday, September 4 in the Hauser auditorium, from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. Students should sign up outside of 300A for an audition time slot. Stage Crew does NOT need an audition time. See Mr. Mason or Mrs. Koncius with questions.


8th Grade Choir is Starting Soon!
Concert Choir is a group of 8th grade students that meet twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays before school to sing together. We learn about choral singing and prepare pieces of music that are performed throughout the school year.
If you're 8th grade student is interested in joining the concert choir, please fill out the following Google Form.
Sign Up Link


Athletic tryouts require a valid sports physical! To ensure your student is ready to participate, it’s best to schedule and complete the physical before the school year begins.


Would you like to be part of the solution to reducing food waste in our community? Would you like to guide and interact with energetic and fun middle school students?
Be part of the 2025 - 2026 Hauser Green Team and sign up to help ensure proper composting in the cafeteria during lunch. This is a 4-6 week, short-term commitment in the beginning of the school year with flexibility based on your availability. Please email Mrs. Chomko if interested at chomkoj@district96.org

Paw Prints TV Spring Trimester ventured out to RBTV again this trimester! Students toured, trained, and used the RBTV studio for their in-studio anchor segments! As always, it was a great introduction to the world of video.





Check out the latest Hauser Happenings!
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Congratulations to our April Students of the Month!
6th graders Luci A, Nayeli P, and Cosette C
7th graders Mariam H, William S, and Ian Y
8th graders Nikita B, Charles I, and Antonis C

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Hauser French students participated in Manie Musicale 2025. This is a global contest in which students select songs to move forward on a bracket (similar to March Madness, but with French music!). Almost 900,000 students from around the world participated. Hauser bracket winners include Eddie P. and Evelyn M. from 7th grade French and Anne M., Josie C., Ethan W., Charlie H., Gavin P., and Elias S. from 8th grade French.






Happy Monday! Take a look at the latest Hauser Happenings!
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Congratulations to our March Students of the Month!
6th graders Gretchen U, Lulu J, and Izabel K
7th graders Emma B, Luca C, and Lucas B
8th graders Sonia P, Riley M, and Reid F
#HJHCougars #CougarPride

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Hauser will take the Illinois Assessment for Readiness (IAR) on April 8, 9, and 10. To be prepared for the test, please come to school with a fully charged Chromebook and headphones/earbuds - wired is preferred!
