Hanawalt Community

09/04/2026

If you have hostas please drop them off at the Hanawalt playground today!

Splitting Hostas this fall or have extra to spare? Drop them off at the Hanawalt playground on Friday, September 4th after school and we will replant them in and around the back yard!

Questions, concerns or want to help plant? Email McKenzie at [email protected]

09/02/2026

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! 📚 🛍️

Stop by the Hanawalt Gym during the Block Party, Sept. 25 from 5-7 to shop for books while giving back to our school — 40% of proceeds from the fair sales go towards purchasing books for out school and students!

08/30/2026

Our Hanawalt Community PTA Executive Committee is made up entirely of Hanawalt parents who volunteer their time to make our school community even better. We’re so excited for another great year! 💙

Co-Presidents:
Stephanie Knop- mom to Joelle (4th) and Tatum (1st)
Sarah Springer- mom to Jett (4th), June (4th), and Louie (K)

Co-Vice Presidents:
McKenzie Glazebrook- mom to Lottie (6th), Jonah (4th), and Wren (1st)
Addison Jennings- mom to Blair (1st) and Hollis (pre-k)

Treasurer:
Eddie Wilson- dad to Emery (4th) and Louie (K)

Secretary:
Sarah Fitzgerald- mom to Sam (4th) and Ben (1st)

08/29/2026

⛳️ Congrats to Xavi Rodriguez & team (back-to-back champs) for winning our 2026 annual Hanawalt Golf Tournament! 🏆

This fundraiser directly supports students, staff and programs at Hanawalt!

Thanks to Josh Espinosa and the committee for such a great event. Special thanks to all the sponsors for making this possible! 🏌️‍♂️

08/27/2026

Become a restaurant that supports Des Moines teachers and students! Sign up to be part of Dine Out for Des Moines Public Schools on September 24 and help provide classroom experiences.

08/27/2026

Splitting Hostas this fall or have extra to spare? Drop them off at the Hanawalt playground on Friday, September 4th after school and we will replant them in and around the back yard!

Questions, concerns or want to help plant? Email McKenzie at [email protected]

08/26/2026

Save the Date! Our annual back to school event, The Hanawalt Block Party, is coming up on Friday, September 25th from 5pm-7pm!

To make this event possible, we need help from our Hanawalt community! Please consider signing up to help run the event or donate/lend needed items.

https://bit.ly/HanawaltBlockParty2026

08/24/2026

Welcome back Hawks! ❣️

Please send any first day of school pics to [email protected] 📷

08/24/2026

Teachers- stop by ChaCha's Hiland Bakery this week! ☕️ 🍩

📚🍩 Everyone knows a teacher, right? Well we want to celebrate our teachers and admin the first week of school! 🎉

Monday, August 24th-Friday, August 28th, we invite all teachers and admin (if you aren't one pass this email along to the teachers you love!) to swing by Cha Cha's Highland Bakery in Highland Park anytime between 5am–3pm to grab a coffee, donut, or pastry on us as a big THANK YOU for all they do for our kids and community. 💛

👉 Just show a school ID and let them know the Sara Hopkins Real Estate team sent them! Limit one treat per person.

We’re so grateful for the heart, energy, and dedication they bring into the classroom each day. Here’s to an amazing school year ahead! ✨🍎

08/24/2026

Grab a coffee to-go or stay and chat! See you in the morning. ☕️

Next Monday (8/24)! Join us in the cafeteria after you drop off your student as we commiserate/celebrate the start of the 26-27 school year!

Socialize with other caregivers and enjoy a light pastry and coffee. ☕️