Red Note - HLA Newsletter

What an amazing start to the school year! Balloons, a DJ, breakfast tacos & coffee, confetti, cheers, and so much joy, nothing compares to our HLA first-day tradition! We are beyond honored to partner with you on your child’s educational journey.

This year, our staff is committed to ensuring that every student experiences four things each day: joy, belonging, consistency, and high expectations.

We know we will not be perfect, but we are committed to reflecting, learning, and improving every day. Our “1% Better” focus is not about lowering the bar, it is about recognizing that small, intentional improvements, made consistently over time, lead to remarkable growth. Together, we will continue raising the bar and becoming better for our students each day.

Be sure to visit this linkto enjoy photos from our incredible first-day celebration and relive the excitement, smiles, and special moments that made the start of this school year unforgettable!

We’re ready to kick off an amazing school year! Can’t wait to see our returning families and welcome our new ones, this is going to be a year full of learning, growth, and connection. Go Dutch!

Join us for Open House on Tuesday, August 25, 4–6 p.m.

Please plan to attend HLA Fifteen, a quick, 15-minute crash course covering everything you need to know! We will meet in the cafeteria.  Meeting Times:
4:00, 4:30, 5:15, or 5:45 p.m.

We’ll cover:

• Attendance
• Drop-off and pick-up procedures
• Title I information
• Volunteer forms

Choose the time that works best for you. We look forward to seeing you!

And just like that, the 2025–2026 school year is in the books!

Thank you for an incredible year of learning, growth, partnership, and memories. We wish all of our families a safe, restful, and joy-filled summer.

To our fifth graders, congratulations and best wishes as you begin your next chapter. And to the families whose youngest child has graduated from HLA, thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey. You will always be part of the HLA family.

See you in August!

Legends & Icons : Celebrating the songs & voices that define generations. 

• March 26-28
• Thursday-Saturday 7pm | Saturday 2pm
• Get Tickets at: www.vocaldimensions.ludus.com