October 2, 2026

Principal's Message

Dear Hutton Families,

One of the things we want for every Hawk is for them to find a place where they can connect, belong, and discover something they enjoy. This connects directly to Spokane Public Schools’ Engage in Real Life initiative and our belief that a child’s school experience extends beyond the classroom.

Research shows that students who participate in extracurricular activities often experience stronger connections to school, better attendance and engagement, and positive academic outcomes. These experiences also give students opportunities to build friendships, develop confidence, practice teamwork, and discover new interests and talents.

Throughout the year, we will offer a variety of opportunities for our Hawks, including World Languages, Pokémon Club, LEGO Club, Kids Connection, Choir, Cross Country, and more. Some activities are grade-level specific and will be offered at different times throughout the year. We also know that involvement doesn’t have to happen at school! Sports, arts, clubs, community organizations, and other activities throughout Spokane are great ways for students to get connected and engage in real life.

Our hope is that every Hawk finds something that is their thing—something they look forward to, feel connected to, and are excited to be part of. Please continue to watch the Hawk Headlines throughout the year as we share opportunities and registration information.

You can also learn more and explore opportunities through the SPS Engage in Real Life initiative.

Let’s help our Hawks get connected, try something new, and discover all the ways they can shine!

With Hawk Pride,

LaTonya Simmons

Principal

Preschoolers can do hard things!!!

Upcoming Events

October 2

Lewis & Clark Homecoming BBQ

Sacajawea MS

4:30-6:30 PM

October 12 & 15

Cross Country Practice

Gym

3-4:20 PM

October 12, 14, 26, 28

Choir Club

Mondays 3-4 PM

Wednesdays 7:30-8:15 AM

October 6

Individual Picture Day

October 9

No School

Teacher PLID

October 12

World Languages

Mondays/Chinese

Tuesdays/Spanish

Wednesdays/Russian

Thursdays/French (3-5 only) & Spanish

REGISTRATION OPENS 10/5 (See PTG Corner below)

3-4 PM

October 13

Cross Country

All-City Meet

Grant Park

4:45 PM

October 16

Friday Spirit Day

Wear Hutton Colors

Blue, White or Red

Hutton Spirit Gear Link

October 19-23

No School

Fall Break

October 27

PTG Meeting

Science Room

6:30 PM

Zoom Link

October 30

Monster Mash

6-8 PM

Replacement Levy Town Hall Meetings

Reminder: Spokane Public Schools will host Town Hall Meetings to provide an overview of the upcoming replacement levy and discuss other related school topics. This Town Hall Meeting is open to the public.

Learn what the replacement levy funds, how levies work, get an overview of Spokane Public Schools, and more.

Town Hall - South

Oct. 6, 2026

6 p.m.

Ferris High School

RSVP

Learn More

Important School Information

Families like to join their children for lunch on occasion. Because seating is limited and students sit with their classes, please use our designated Overflow Table when visiting. Your child may invite one friend to join you if you have completed your volunteer clearance form. Thank you for helping us keep lunchtime comfortable for everyone!

Attendance Line at

509-354-3060

to report the absence.

Thank you for helping our Hawks be present, connected, and ready to learn!

DAILY SCHEDULE

(K-5) Start Time: Monday @ 9:30 AM and Tuesday - Friday @ 8:30 AM
(K-5) Breakfast: Monday @ 9:00 AM and Tuesday - Friday @ 8:00 AM
Preschool Start Time: 8:15 AM Tuesday - Friday (Breakfast in Classroom)

Students that are not accessing school breakfast can arrive

at 8:15 am (Tues-Fri) and 9:15 am on Monday.

Personal Safety lessons for students in kindergarten through fifth grade will take place between October 26 and November 24. Please check your child's backpack for a detailed Personal Safety letter for additional information, including how to preview the lessons or opt your child out. Thank you for partnering with us to help our Hutton Hawks stay safe and supported!

VOLUNTEER AT HUTTON

Wireless Devices

(phones, tablets, smartwatches)

School district policy 3245 states that wireless devices, including wireless (cell) phones, smartwatches, ear buds, and the like are not permitted to be accessed during the school day, including the lunch period. If items are on campus, they will be stored in the scholar’s backpack. If the scholar is without a backpack, the teacher and scholar will create a plan for storage for the duration of the day.

The "Why"

Cell phone use by adolescents is widely known to contribute to mental health issues, and they are a disruption to the learning environment. In June of 2024, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy called for warning labels on social media. He also published an advisory on social media and youth mental health.

The research is very clear on the effects social media and smartphones have on students.

School Documents to Review

Hutton Traffic Flow Map

Line Up an Dismissal Map

Student/Parent Handbook

School-Wide Expectations

Yellow Bus Transportation

Spokane Public Schools partners with Zum Services Inc . to provide transportation for approximately 4,000 general education students and more than 800 special education students, traveling 9,000 miles daily.

You must know your student's ID number to register. If you don't know your student's ID number, submit your email address to this form and you will receive an email with your associated students' ID number

OCTOBER LUNCH MENU

Grades 2-5 Meet

Grant Park

Wednesday,

September 30th

Southwest Feeder Pattern Corner

DONATE HERE

Save the Date: Our first Feeder Pattern Event is our

LC Community BBQ

Friday, October 2nd at 4:30pm at Sacajawea MS!

The Hutton NEST System

The Hutton Nest System builds a positive school culture where every Hawk has a place to belong, connect, contribute, and lead. By bringing classrooms together across grade levels, our four Nests create smaller communities within our larger Hawk Flock, strengthening relationships and building schoolwide pride. Throughout the year, students work together to demonstrate our HAWKS expectations, earn marbles toward shared goals, and celebrate their collective success through Nest celebrations and quarterly Kettle Assemblies. Most importantly, the Nest System reminds students that every Hawk matters and when we work together, our whole flock soars.