Meet the Principal

Welcome families, staff, and students! 

Welcome you to the 2024-2025 school year where "Here Everyone Shines".  Hawthorn District 73 is a special place filled with diversity, culture, passion and kindness. I am honored to serve the Hawthorn Elementary South community and look forward to making this a remarkable school year filled with learning, growth, and fun! I believe all students, families and staff who walk through Hawthorn Elementary South should feel proud, connected, and valued. Through meaningful collaboration, high-expectations, engaging learning experiences, equitable opportunities, and a willingness to learn from one another, our school will continue to provide an award-winning experience for all students - every one, every day. 

As a parent and an educator, I know that elementary school years are an important and critical time for children.  In order to provide that solid foundation, our school should be a safe place where children are free to discover, grow, and form positive relationships that begin the path for future greatness. 

As we begin the school year, please know I value your input and feedback. The only true way to grow and become better is through reflection, change and action. Your child’s well-being and overall success is my top priority.  I look forward to meeting each one of you as the school year progresses. You will find that my door is always open, and I am always here to support you in any possible way.

Sincerely,
Christy Hunter - Principal