May 22 & May 24 Dismissal Switch
School will be dismissed on Wednesday, May 22, at 2:15, and on Friday, May 24, at 12:35.
Enjoy the Summer Break! For those who will be returning, we’ll see you August 5, the first day of school for students.
Important Meal Tracker Notice
April 12th will be the last day that checks will be accepted for Meal account/t-shirt payments. Starting April 15, all payments must be paid in CASH.
9/11 Remembrance Parade
HES students once again honored the memory of the victims of what we'll forever refer to as "9/11".
The Radford Marching Band/ROTC, Security Forces, Fire Department, military VIPs, and our own
Kani Le'a Chorus
played important roles in what has become a proud tradition at Hickam Elementary School.
Click to view a slide show of the event.
Sports & Music 2012
As always, Hickam Elementary students perform outstandingly, on stage and on the court!
Click links below for slide shows. [Photo credit: Mrs. Kristy Ortega]
Basketball 2012
Music Festival 2012
"Cinderella Kids" performance
PTO Fall Fest 2011
*Whew* our PTO's annual Fall Fest capped off our school's most exciting week in memory (see how our week began below). Families enjoyed teacher-hosted food and game booths, K9 police dog demos (!!), a silent auction, dunk tank, and more!Click on links below for pictures and videos.
K9 police dog demo 1 video
K9 police dog demo 2 video
Service Nation: Mission Serve
Please see the November Echo Parent Newsletter for articles and photos!
Pumpkins and Costumes
Fun annual Fall events are PCNC's Pumpkin-Carving Night and the Student Council's October Fest, and this year's were no exception!
photos by Kristy Ortega
Pumpkin-Carving slide show
October Fest slide show
This year's 9/11 Remembrance Assembly marked the 10th anniversary of the tragic event, one our students are too young to actually remember (most weren't even born at the time). Teachers and families informed our youngest of the heroes who gave their lives to help others, and some of our older students reflected upon that day and why we should "never forget" what transpired.
KITV news posted a video on YouTube, but we can't access that w/in the DOE network, so converted files are linked below:
KITV (Windows Media Player)KITV (QuickTime)
Here's another great video clip from HawaiiNewsNow!
Bus Stop & Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up Procedures
Parents and Community:
Your cooperation is needed to keep our students' arrival and departure safe.
Drop-off/pick-up for all students is located on the curbside of Manzelman Circle fronting the walkway that leads to the cafeteria. Students in the first five vehicles are allowed to exit their vehicles on the curbside. Other areas on campus are prohibited for drop-off/pick-up for safety reasons (i.e.: Radio Road, Child Development Center).
The bus stop is located on Julian Avenue near the Grade 3 portable classrooms.
Please understand that the parking area within the Freedom Tower lot is for Hickam Elementary staff, with five spots in the front allocated for visitors. When others are parked in the lot, that can make it difficult for teachers to find parking elsewhere and get to their classrooms on time.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in making the first and last minutes of the school day safe for our students.