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!
Hauser teachers kept students guessing the whole week with their Underground Spirit Week. From pajamas to pop and rock artists' merch to pink and green to celebrate the Wicked movie, teachers dressed to impress in the best way imaginable in the final week before Thanksgiving Break!
Members of the Hauser Modeling Club used their skills and creativity to make scale models of aircraft, cars, figures, and scenery this trimester. Well done everyone!
Parents of Hauser 7th graders: The field trip to Springfield is coming up in April! Please complete the permission slip and pay the fee for your student today. The instructions to do so can be found on the District 96 PushCoin page linked here:
https://store.district96.org/#!/products/UU47KI6BBI
https://store.district96.org/#!/products/UU47KI6BBI
Yesterday, the cast and crew of Murder on the Nile put on an unforgettable performance of Agatha Christie's "who-dunnit" murder-mystery. There are still two more chances to see our talented students perform:
Tuesday, November 18th at 7:00 pm (tonight)
Wednesday, November 19th at 5:30 pm (tomorrow night)
Tuesday, November 18th at 7:00 pm (tonight)
Wednesday, November 19th at 5:30 pm (tomorrow night)
Last Thursday, members of Hauser's Library Club helped deliver food to the Little Food Pantry at the Riverside Presbyterian Church. Students brought in donations and learned about the need in the Riverside area and how they might further help fight hunger in the community.
Hauser's Paw Prints TV visited RBTV this week! Students toured the facility, trained, and used the equipment to record their in-studio segments for Hauser's trimester news show. Our 8th graders had a great time!
Yesterday, 6th grade math teacher Mrs. O'Donnell hosted a Dunkin' Donuts themed classroom transformation to review for an upcoming decimals test. Mrs. O'Donnell has different themes for each unit and finds that these "transformations" are great ways to engage her students in learning. 🍩
Earlier today, Hauser hosted its annual Veterans Day Program to honor all the men and women who have served for our country. The program included musical performances by the Hauser Chamber Orchestra, a review of the military branches by 8th grade students, and an introduction of our veteran guests, who shared stories about their military service.
Thank you to all the following people for helping to make this such a memorable event:
Boy Scout Troop 24 and Mr. Robertson
Parking Attendants and Greeters: Mrs. Chomko, Mrs. Esposito, Mr. Harvalis, and Mrs. Kayastha
Hauser Orchestra Director: Ms. Ferguson
Veteran Reception: Ms. Moroney and Ms. Dunn
Program Coordinators: Hauser Social Studies Team
And of course, thank you to all of the veterans who attended. We thank you for your service!
Thank you to all the following people for helping to make this such a memorable event:
Boy Scout Troop 24 and Mr. Robertson
Parking Attendants and Greeters: Mrs. Chomko, Mrs. Esposito, Mr. Harvalis, and Mrs. Kayastha
Hauser Orchestra Director: Ms. Ferguson
Veteran Reception: Ms. Moroney and Ms. Dunn
Program Coordinators: Hauser Social Studies Team
And of course, thank you to all of the veterans who attended. We thank you for your service!
