Hawthorne Elementary School is operated by the Elkhart Community Schools that also operates other elementary, middle and high schools. It offers educational programs to students in grades three through six and is located in Elkhart, Ind. The school s academic curriculum includes reading, physical education, special education, music, language art, spelling and vocabulary, English, math, science, social studies and basic skills. It has a parent-teacher association that works to foster close relations between home and school and welcome parents to attend meetings and participate in its varied activities. The school offers a wide range of athletic activities, such as basketball, volleyball, football, soccer, softball, baseball, cross country, and track and field.