Horatio B. Hackett School
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Parent Portal: How to!
Interested in learning more about your child’s academic progress? Want to know which room number and teacher your child will be enrolled in next year? Click here to learn how to access the Parent Portal or follow the steps in the video below. Please note: Hackett’s front office will be closed for summer recess. There…
Updates for the Week of June 9, 2025
For any families interested in summer programs, more information can be found here: Summer Programming Available for Hackett Students Thank you for a great school year. We wish all of our families a safe and happy summer! Please check the website over the summer for updated supply lists for School Year, 25-26!
The Staff Wins Again! Staff vs 5th Grade Kickball Game
It was almost a close one. Maybe next year, 5th grade!
Congratulations to This Year’s FOH Bookmark Winners!!!
Together with Friends of Hackett, we are proud to announce this year’s winners of the Annual Bookmark Contest! We’d like to thank every artist who participated. This year’s winners are- Kindergartener: Poppy Courtwright Second Grader: Hazel Ream Fifth Grader: Iggy Troiani
Science Fair Sparks Curiosity and Creativity
Our first Science Fair took place this week and was a huge success. Students showcased their hard work and discovery, from erupting volcanoes to growing plants. Families, teachers, and classmates explored the displays, asked questions, and celebrated each young scientist. We would like to extend a huge thank you to Friends of Hackett for organizing…
Updates for the Week of May 12, 2025
Hackett Families, Please see the important information below: Thursday, May 15th SAC Meeting 8:45-9:30 Open to all parents/guardians Topic: PBIS Friday, May 16th Kindergarten Open House See more info here: Kindergarten Open House, May 16 9:00 am Tuesday, May 20th School Closed-Election Day Friday, May 23rd Blue & Gold Day See more info here: Blue…
Hackett Art & Puppet Show
On Thursday, May 29th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, you’re invited to see all the incredible art projects the students have been making this year! We’ll have student artwork displayed in the hallways, We’ll also have a puppet show performed by some of our 4th/ 5th graders, created in collaboration with Walnut Street Theater. The…
Summer Programming Available for Hackett Students
Summer Achievers: Students Entering Grades 1-8 Free full-day, school-meets-camp experience that includes academic support in Math and English Language Arts and fun field trips! This program is offered as a partnership between the School District of Philadelphia and The City of Philadelphia’s Out-of-School Time (OST) programs. Summer Programs Help Your Child Build Social Confidence This…
Blue and Gold Day 2025: Monday, June 2
On Monday, June 2, Hackett will celebrate our Annual Blue and Gold Day. This year’s event will take place at Shissler Rec Center, located at 1800 Blair St. We will be walking to Shissler Rec Center together as a school, departing from Hackett at 9:45 AM and returning at approximately 1:15 PM. Important things to…