
We are proud of our Hawks who gathered around the flagpole on September 23rd for "See You at the Pole."
It was a beautiful moment of unity as students, staff, and community members came together for a moment of reflection and togetherness. These experiences help to build the core values of Kindness and Perseverance in our South Haven family.
#SeeYouAtThePole #SYATP #HawkPride #SouthHavenElementary #CommunityUnit

✏️️ 4TH GRADE TEACHER SPOTLIGHT 📚
Let’s give a big South Haven shout-out to our fantastic 4th Grade team! Mrs. Gateley and Mrs. Brown bring so much passion, energy, and inspiration to our classrooms. Get to know the teachers guiding our 4th graders this year:
Mrs. Michelle Roberts Gateley 💖
🏫 Experience: 11 years in education (and excited for her 1st year at South Haven!)
❤️ Favorite Part of Teaching: The students! She loves creating an encouraging environment where everyone strives to do their best and treat others right.
☕ Favorites: Color hot pink, coffee, Fuji Yama, country music, and spending free time thrifting or relaxing on the porch.
✈️ Dream Vacation: Exploring the big skies of Montana!
💬 Words of Wisdom: "Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!" — Audrey Hepburn
Mrs. Jennifer Brown 🏎️
🏫 Experience: 16 wonderful years in education—all right here at South Haven!
❤️ Favorite Part of Teaching: Watching students grow, gain confidence, and discover that they are capable of more than they ever imagined.
🏁 Fun Fact: Before teaching, she worked at a race track in high school—and even got behind the wheel and raced!
🎨 Favorites: Color blue, Texas Chai from HTeaO, outdoor family adventures (from putt-putt to ziplining), and watching Friends.
💬 Words of Wisdom: "The greater the struggle, the more glorious the triumph."
Show some love to our 4th Grade teachers in the comments below! 👇 #SouthHavenHawks #TeacherSpotlight #FourthGrade

It’s time to get creative! Create your most original T-shirt design and show us what it means to SOAR!
Use Fall Break to brainstorm, sketch, and perfect your design. Think outside the box, make it unique, and let your creativity take flight!
Enter for a chance to see your design printed on a school T-shirt!
Be creative. Be original. Be YOU!







September 22 marks the first day of autumn, and the South Haven Hawks are ready to welcome a brand-new season! 🍁
Here’s to cooler mornings, colorful leaves, pumpkin everything, Friday night lights, and all the wonderful memories waiting to be made this fall. 🧡💛
As the leaves begin to change, may we remember that every new season brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and shine!
🍁 Happy First Day of Autumn, Hawks!
🦅 Let’s FALL into another great season at South Haven!
#SouthHavenHawks #HawkProud #FirstDayOfAutumn #HelloFall #FallIntoHawkPride




✏️ 3RD GRADE TEACHER SPOTLIGHT 📚
Let’s give a big South Haven shout-out to our fantastic 3rd Grade team! Mrs. Harrington and Ms. Sprayberry bring so much enthusiasm, warmth, and dedication to our classrooms. Get to know the teachers leading the way in 3rd grade this year:
Mrs. Lauren Harrington ☕
🏫 Experience: 11 years at South Haven (17 years total in education!)
❤️ Favorite Part of Teaching: Planning fun and engaging lessons—and getting sweet hugs from former students in the hallways.
🏖️ Fun Fact: Every fall break, her family spends the entire week camping at the beach!
🎨 Favorites: Color green, Italian food, Starbucks Vanilla Coffee Frappuccinos, The Wild Robot, and camping with her family.
💬 Words of Wisdom: "Even when something is hard, keep working hard! You may not be able to do it YET, but you can keep trying!"
Ms. Katie Sprayberry 🥾
🏫 Experience: 6 wonderful years in education—all right here at South Haven!
❤️ Favorite Part of Teaching: Building strong, positive relationships with each of her students.
🌲 Fun Fact: She loves spending her free time outdoors hiking, kayaking, and getting lost in a good book.
🎨 Favorites: Color green, The Chronicles of Narnia series, and Downton Abbey.
💬 Words of Wisdom: "Faith sees the invisible, believes the unbelievable, and receives the impossible." — Corrie ten Boom
Show some love to our 3rd Grade team in the comments below! 👇 #SouthHavenHawks #TeacherSpotlight #ThirdGrade













Due to a scheduling conflict, Meet the Hawks has been rescheduled for Monday, September 28th!!


Enjoy the fun, make some great memories at the fair, and have a safe long weekend, Hawks! Classes will resume as normal on Monday. 🎡🎟️🦅











