Hawthorn Elementary School North

Posted: May 30, 2026

I am shocked at the way that the staff at this school views its parents. They always think that they know best no matter what and think parents are uneducated. They excuse teachers who behave badly and blame students and parents for everything.

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Posted: July 25, 2019

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Posted: July 25, 2019

EN is the best school. My son used to go to Townline. we switched to EN due to the assigned school. I don't regret for changing school.

Posted: November 23, 2018

Posted: November 23, 2018

I have never seen a staff so caring and genuine. Both of my children have thrived at EN.

Posted: November 23, 2018

Character education at EN is exemplary. They value social-emotional education as well as academic success.

Posted: November 23, 2018

The leadership is kind, welcominga, and effective. They know the students and what each child needs to be successsful.

Posted: November 23, 2018

Posted: November 23, 2018

Posted: November 23, 2018

EN is the best kept secret in Vernon Hills. The school and its staff treats wveryine like family. The teachers are genuine and caring, they identify the needs of the students and appropriately address issues. As a parent and former teacher in another district, I could not be happier with the education my children are receiving at EN. I feel very fortunate to be a part of such a great school!

Posted: August 29, 2018

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Posted: August 29, 2018

Horrible! Makes me regret the last review I left on here! They’ll smile at you during the supply drop off and be friendly with your kid but over the phone they’ll give you attitude and your kid will come back saying children are hitting each other bullying each other, and there’s not even a working air conditioner when it’s 98 degrees outside. No staff- parent communication. At all.

Posted: January 25, 2018

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Posted: January 25, 2018

Both of my children attend this school and have received excellent support throughout their years there. This school does everything it can to make sure all of its students are successful.

Posted: September 26, 2016

Teachers are excellent staff are wonderful thay strive to perfection. My son and my daughter has special needs and has met their needs All 4 of my kids attended Hawthorn North

Posted: November 17, 2015

Posted: November 17, 2015

We were apprehensive about our son attending Elementary North, given the test scores, but we were forced to switch to the school with the recent district-wide school boundary changes. I'm excited to say that it was possibly the best thing that could have happened! Our 2nd grader's teacher has been absolutely amazing, and he's loving school. His teacher is very experienced and has pinpointed his personality and his unique needs. She's able to provide the necessary differentiation for him to remain challenged and engaged as well. I believe his teacher is the best he's had yet, including his previous teachers at Townline (a "10" school). I can't say enough about the quality of the educators at this school!

Posted: November 22, 2014

We have a second grader this year at Hawthorn Elementary North. We are impressed by teachers' encouragement of parental involvement, their attention to details and organization, timely communication about various events and activities, and overall happiness of our child. The student body is very diverse, and it is a huge advantage for the children to be growing up and learning together with kids from many cultures. The energetic principal seems to be exerting an effective leadership over the school, and she has been very responsive when we initiated a communication. Teachers and staff are friendly and respectful. We have not been here long enough to evaluate all the details, and will update later in the year. But so far, great!

Posted: March 8, 2014

Excellent teachers who take active role in helping support growth of students. We are very happy that our children go to Hawthorn Elementary. The school is moving in the right direction, and it is a terrific place for our children to learn.

Posted: February 10, 2013

I have two children at North. I am concerned with the Administration and lack of encouragement for parent involvment. The fact that we keep losing great Principals is a concern as well. This year, we are stuck with a principal who does not say the pledge every morning as in years past and does not let the teachers do what they need to do. My kids are exceeding all standards and I feel are getting a good education, but again, the administration is not up to par.

Posted: August 20, 2012

My child is in third grade at Hawthorn elementary north. I am very concerned about the poor rating although all three schools are supposed to be using the same curriculum. It is my personal view that this school gets step mother's treatment mainly due to the fact that majority of the students in Elementary North are Hispanic (Did I drop the bomb ?). Principals transfer every 6 months. This school continually rated low (4 compared to 8 in other schools in the district) and lot of bright students transfer to other schools. What is wrong here. I think administrators play blind eye to the real issue with this school. This is modern day segragation

Posted: April 8, 2011

Currently, this school is doing much better. Leadership has changed, burnt out teachers have retired, and my kids are loving it. This may not be new but I find it great that parents are encouraged to get involved and be Mystery Readers and participate in programs like Art Adventure and Family Fun Night.

Posted: December 12, 2010

I was surprised when I was told that my kid sister is a brilliant student. Her math level is way below average! Science is way below average! Writing and spelling is way below average! If she's a star student, then perhaps the teachers or their curriculum is so diluted and dumbed down.

Posted: August 8, 2010

I am surprised by the negative feedback of the administration. I have found him to be warm, welcoming, and responsive to my concerns. It's too bad he was moved to another building. The teachers care about the students, and the building has the largest amount of technology in the district. It is a great school, but the inequity in population must be addressed by the unimpressive school board.

Posted: April 4, 2010

Hawthorn Elementary North is an excellent school. It offers an engaging curriculum that allows for 21st century learning opportunities for all students. I currently have a kindergarten student and it is truly unbelievable the progress that she has made this year. She went from knowing some of her letters and sounds, to being able to read and write clearly and fluidly. She also loves her special teachers. One of her favorite activities is working in library with Mrs. Schramm making podcasts, checking out books, and getting a chance to learn more about computers. I feel like her teachers truly know my child, they care for her and are highly competent. I sometimes feel that because the school has a more diverse population, and that it's an older building, that other parents look down on the building. North is the best kept secret in the district! It's an excellent school.