Hawthorne Math and Science Academy

Diplomat for a Day Opens Global Pathways for HMSA Students!
https://www.hawthornesd.org/news/~board/hawthorne-school-district-news/post/hmsa-diplomat-for-a-day

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S HMSA!
The College Board recently released the list of 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll awardees, and HMSA is officially a Platinum-level award recipient. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening participation. Schools earn this distinguished recognition based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness. There are four Honor Roll levels, and HMSA's Platinum status is the highest a school can achieve.

Please join me in congratulating our dedicated HMSA staff members, amazing Aviators, and committed HMSA families on this outstanding achievement! 👏👏👏

Brian Markarian, Ed.D.
Superintendent
District Office | Hawthorne School District

We’re excited to share some fantastic news with our Hawthorne families!

LACOE is offering a FREE 7-week Basic Computer Course at PVMS, and there’s an amazing bonus: every Hawthorne resident who completes the course will receive a FREE laptop to keep! 🎉

Spots are limited and filling up fast, so be sure to sign up as soon as possible. Just scan the QR code on the attached document to let us know you are interested in taking this class.

This is a wonderful opportunity to build essential computer skills while gaining access to a personal laptop—at no cost.

Class Details
🗓 Wednesdays
⏰ 3:30–5:30 PM
📅 Dates: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, and 3/18

Please take advantage of this incredible opportunity. A free class, valuable skills, and a free computer can make a meaningful difference for you and our Hawthorne families.

Thank you in advance for helping us spread the word!

AVIATOR NEWS - Thanksgiving Edition
Want to know how our Thanksgiving dinner became the menu we love today? Click to read Camila Rojas and Isabella Sierra's article, "The Origin of Thanksgiving Foods," to learn the real story behind your Thanksgiving staples!

Curious about the origin of the Thanksgiving Holiday? Check out Jayden Urias Roman and Maibelyn Rivas' article, "The Many Origins of Thanksgiving," to find out!

Watch Julio Rodriguez, Jonathan Nguyen, and Kaden Nguyen recreate the Regular Show's Eggscellent challenge in "Recreating the Regular Show's Eggscellent Challenge," an alternate feast for Thanksgiving.

Aviator News The student news site of Hawthorne Math and Science Academy

HMSA and Washington Elementary were recently named 2025 Honor Roll Schools by the Educational Results Partnership (ERP). https://www.edresults.org/honor-roll

This Hawthorne high school's seniors get automatic admission to Cal State Dominguez Hills
(By Tyler Shaun Evains. Published October 13, 2025)

This Hawthorne high school’s seniors get automatic admission to Cal State Dominguez Hills Hawthorne School District inked an agreement Sept. 12 with the local university to guarantee admission and first-choice majors.