Learning comes to life at Hatfield Elementary when our students are encouraged to observe, ask questions, think deeply, and discover the world around them!
Kindergarten students in Ms. Ramey's class explored apples through hands-on observation and inquiry...and even explored a new vocabulary word thanks to a classmate - "DENSITY!" Wow, Kindergarteners!
Mrs. Whaley's Second Grade students engaged in a Four Corners interactive activity, sharing ideas, defending their thinking, and learning from one another.
Mrs. Randolph's First Grade class practiced phonics through a fun Magic Finger Writing and Sounds activity, building strong literacy skills while making learning engaging and interactive.
Hatfield students are growing as problem-solvers, communicators, and teammates! We aren't just teaching academic skills...We're building tomorrow's leaders, thinkers, and collaborators! Our students are always learning, always growing, and always discovering what they're capable of!
#HappyHatfield
Kindergarten students in Ms. Ramey's class explored apples through hands-on observation and inquiry...and even explored a new vocabulary word thanks to a classmate - "DENSITY!" Wow, Kindergarteners!
Mrs. Whaley's Second Grade students engaged in a Four Corners interactive activity, sharing ideas, defending their thinking, and learning from one another.
Mrs. Randolph's First Grade class practiced phonics through a fun Magic Finger Writing and Sounds activity, building strong literacy skills while making learning engaging and interactive.
Hatfield students are growing as problem-solvers, communicators, and teammates! We aren't just teaching academic skills...We're building tomorrow's leaders, thinkers, and collaborators! Our students are always learning, always growing, and always discovering what they're capable of!
#HappyHatfield




Hello and Happy Tuesday, Hatfield Families!
Over the next several weeks, our Kindergarten students will be learning all about colors through fun activities and exciting classroom celebrations!
To kick things off, we invite everyone at Hatfield to wear RED this Friday, August 14th as we celebrate our first Color Day together!
Be sure to check out the attached infographic for the full schedule of Hatfield Color Days happening throughout the fall. We can't wait to see our Bluejackets showing their school spirit in every color!
#HappyHatfield
Over the next several weeks, our Kindergarten students will be learning all about colors through fun activities and exciting classroom celebrations!
To kick things off, we invite everyone at Hatfield to wear RED this Friday, August 14th as we celebrate our first Color Day together!
Be sure to check out the attached infographic for the full schedule of Hatfield Color Days happening throughout the fall. We can't wait to see our Bluejackets showing their school spirit in every color!
#HappyHatfield


What an AMAZING first week at Happy Hatfield!
Our Hatfield students have already jumped right into learning! From establishing classroom routines and procedures to practicing writing skills, reviewing math concepts, and building strong classroom communities, our students have been hard at work. Even more importantly, they've been learning what it means to work together as a TEAM.
At Hatfield, one of our biggest goals is teaching the value of collaboration. We believe teamwork helps us become not only stronger learners but also kinder, more compassionate humans. Through engaging lessons, exploring great literature, asking questions, experimenting, playing, and learning that it's okay to fail forward, we're growing together as one big Happy Hatfield family.
A huge shoutout to our incredible teachers, instructional assistants, office staff, custodians, cafeteria team, bus drivers, and everyone behind the scenes who made this first week so successful. And thank you to our amazing families for your partnership and support. We couldn't do it without you! Here's to an incredible year of learning and growing together. It's going to be the BEST YEAR EVER!
#HappyHatfield
Our Hatfield students have already jumped right into learning! From establishing classroom routines and procedures to practicing writing skills, reviewing math concepts, and building strong classroom communities, our students have been hard at work. Even more importantly, they've been learning what it means to work together as a TEAM.
At Hatfield, one of our biggest goals is teaching the value of collaboration. We believe teamwork helps us become not only stronger learners but also kinder, more compassionate humans. Through engaging lessons, exploring great literature, asking questions, experimenting, playing, and learning that it's okay to fail forward, we're growing together as one big Happy Hatfield family.
A huge shoutout to our incredible teachers, instructional assistants, office staff, custodians, cafeteria team, bus drivers, and everyone behind the scenes who made this first week so successful. And thank you to our amazing families for your partnership and support. We couldn't do it without you! Here's to an incredible year of learning and growing together. It's going to be the BEST YEAR EVER!
#HappyHatfield








It's time for Spirit Wear!
Show your Mitchell Bluejackets pride and support Burris Hatfield students at the same time. Every purchase helps our PTO provide classroom resources, field trips, and special activities that enrich our school days. These designs are perfect for ball games, school events, or everyday wear. 💙💛
Order here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mitchell-bluejackets-spirit-wear-sale
*Spirit wear will be sent home with your student using the details provided at checkout. We will contact you using the phone number provided if we need to confirm any details. If you have questions, please reach out to our Fundraising Chair, Bonnie Childers, at (812) 653-1115 or email the PTO at burrishatfieldptoboard@gmail.com.
Thank you for your support!
Show your Mitchell Bluejackets pride and support Burris Hatfield students at the same time. Every purchase helps our PTO provide classroom resources, field trips, and special activities that enrich our school days. These designs are perfect for ball games, school events, or everyday wear. 💙💛
Order here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mitchell-bluejackets-spirit-wear-sale
*Spirit wear will be sent home with your student using the details provided at checkout. We will contact you using the phone number provided if we need to confirm any details. If you have questions, please reach out to our Fundraising Chair, Bonnie Childers, at (812) 653-1115 or email the PTO at burrishatfieldptoboard@gmail.com.
Thank you for your support!

🌊🐠 Meet the Teacher Night is TONIGHT! 🐙⚓
We can't wait to welcome our Hatfield Bluejacket families from 5:00–6:00 PM for an Under the Sea Back-to-School Adventure! 🌊📚
Stop by and:
🐟 Meet your teacher
🎒 Drop off school supplies
🏫 Explore the building
🪸 Check out our incredible Under the Sea decorations
⭐ Learn about all the exciting adventures and learning that await this school year at Hatfield!
Before you head home, be sure to stop by Bubble Tea Barn, who will be parked out front with delicious drinks!
We can't wait to see everyone tonight and kick off an amazing school year. It's time for our Bluejackets to return to school!
We can't wait to welcome our Hatfield Bluejacket families from 5:00–6:00 PM for an Under the Sea Back-to-School Adventure! 🌊📚
Stop by and:
🐟 Meet your teacher
🎒 Drop off school supplies
🏫 Explore the building
🪸 Check out our incredible Under the Sea decorations
⭐ Learn about all the exciting adventures and learning that await this school year at Hatfield!
Before you head home, be sure to stop by Bubble Tea Barn, who will be parked out front with delicious drinks!
We can't wait to see everyone tonight and kick off an amazing school year. It's time for our Bluejackets to return to school!










Welcome to your new Hatfield/Burris Cafeteria!

We're excited to kick off the school year with Chartwells K12 as Mitchell Community Schools' new food service partner! Students will enjoy more daily entrée choices along with a fresh fruit and vegetable bar to help fuel their learning.
Want to see what's on the menu? Simply scan the QR code in the infographic below to view Hatfield's breakfast and lunch options anytime! We can't wait for our Bluejackets to enjoy these new meal choices.
Want to see what's on the menu? Simply scan the QR code in the infographic below to view Hatfield's breakfast and lunch options anytime! We can't wait for our Bluejackets to enjoy these new meal choices.

Attention Hatfield Families!
As we get ready for an amazing school year, please take a few moments to review the car rider drop-off, pick-up, and bus arrival/dismissal infographics posted. These procedures help us keep everyone safe and ensure a smooth start and end to each school day.
Thank you for taking the time to read through them. We can't wait to welcome our Bluejackets back this week. It's going to be a fantastic year filled with learning, growth, and success. It's time for our Bluejackets to swarm the school! 🐝
As we get ready for an amazing school year, please take a few moments to review the car rider drop-off, pick-up, and bus arrival/dismissal infographics posted. These procedures help us keep everyone safe and ensure a smooth start and end to each school day.
Thank you for taking the time to read through them. We can't wait to welcome our Bluejackets back this week. It's going to be a fantastic year filled with learning, growth, and success. It's time for our Bluejackets to swarm the school! 🐝



📸 We know it is still Summer Break, but Picture Day is coming to Hatfield!
Mark your calendars, Hatfield Families! Picture Day is Wednesday, August 26. 😁
📷 Order your student's photos online at inter-state.com/order using Order Code: 0505XPF.
We can't wait to see all of our Bluejackets smiling for the camera! 🐝
Mark your calendars, Hatfield Families! Picture Day is Wednesday, August 26. 😁
📷 Order your student's photos online at inter-state.com/order using Order Code: 0505XPF.
We can't wait to see all of our Bluejackets smiling for the camera! 🐝

🎉 Calling All Incoming Hatfield Kindergarten Families! 🎉
We can't wait to welcome our newest Bluejackets to Kindergarten Orientation on Wednesday, August 5, from 9:00–9:45 AM!
This special event gives kindergarten families extra time to learn about the school year, hear important information, and ask questions with our Kindergarten Teachers and Mr. Fountain, Principal.
Kindergarten families should also plan to attend Meet the Teacher Night on Tuesday, August 4, from 5:00–6:00 PM. Meet the Teacher Night is when students will visit their classroom, meet their teacher, and drop off supplies. Kindergarten Orientation is an additional opportunity created just for kindergarten parents and students.
📅 Meet the Teacher Night: Tuesday, August 4 | 5:00–6:00 PM
📅 Kindergarten Orientation: Wednesday, August 5 | 9:00–9:45 AM
📚 First Full Day of Kindergarten: Thursday, August 6
We can't wait to welcome the newest members of the Hatfield Family! 🐝
We can't wait to welcome our newest Bluejackets to Kindergarten Orientation on Wednesday, August 5, from 9:00–9:45 AM!
This special event gives kindergarten families extra time to learn about the school year, hear important information, and ask questions with our Kindergarten Teachers and Mr. Fountain, Principal.
Kindergarten families should also plan to attend Meet the Teacher Night on Tuesday, August 4, from 5:00–6:00 PM. Meet the Teacher Night is when students will visit their classroom, meet their teacher, and drop off supplies. Kindergarten Orientation is an additional opportunity created just for kindergarten parents and students.
📅 Meet the Teacher Night: Tuesday, August 4 | 5:00–6:00 PM
📅 Kindergarten Orientation: Wednesday, August 5 | 9:00–9:45 AM
📚 First Full Day of Kindergarten: Thursday, August 6
We can't wait to welcome the newest members of the Hatfield Family! 🐝

📚🎉 Back to School is Almost Here! 🎉📚
We can't wait to welcome our Happy Hatfield Family back for Meet the Teacher Night!
🗓 Tuesday, August 4
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
Come meet your child's teacher, visit classrooms, drop off school supplies, and get excited for an amazing school year ahead!
🧋 Bonus! Bubble Tea Barn will be set up in the parking lot, so be sure to stop by and grab a delicious back-to-school refreshment while you're here!
We look forward to seeing everyone and kicking off another fantastic year at Hatfield Elementary. See you then!
#HappyHatfield #MeetTheTeacher #BackToSchool #HatfieldElementary #WeAreMitchell #FirstDayReady
We can't wait to welcome our Happy Hatfield Family back for Meet the Teacher Night!
🗓 Tuesday, August 4
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
Come meet your child's teacher, visit classrooms, drop off school supplies, and get excited for an amazing school year ahead!
🧋 Bonus! Bubble Tea Barn will be set up in the parking lot, so be sure to stop by and grab a delicious back-to-school refreshment while you're here!
We look forward to seeing everyone and kicking off another fantastic year at Hatfield Elementary. See you then!
#HappyHatfield #MeetTheTeacher #BackToSchool #HatfieldElementary #WeAreMitchell #FirstDayReady

REMINDER - REMINDER - REMINDER!
✂️ Attention Mitchell School Families: Fresh Cuts for a Fresh Start! ✂️
Hatfield Elementary is excited to host a FREE Back-to-School Haircut Event for ALL Mitchell students on Monday, July 20, from 4:30–6:30 PM in the Hatfield Elementary Gym! A fresh haircut is a great way to start the new school year with confidence. No appointment is needed...Just stop on by!
📅 Monday, July 20
🕟 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Hatfield Elementary Gym
We can't wait to see our Hatfield and MCS families there!
#HappyHatfield #BackToSchool #ReadyToLearn
✂️ Attention Mitchell School Families: Fresh Cuts for a Fresh Start! ✂️
Hatfield Elementary is excited to host a FREE Back-to-School Haircut Event for ALL Mitchell students on Monday, July 20, from 4:30–6:30 PM in the Hatfield Elementary Gym! A fresh haircut is a great way to start the new school year with confidence. No appointment is needed...Just stop on by!
📅 Monday, July 20
🕟 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Hatfield Elementary Gym
We can't wait to see our Hatfield and MCS families there!
#HappyHatfield #BackToSchool #ReadyToLearn

✂️ Attention Mitchell School Families: Fresh Cuts for a Fresh Start! ✂️
Hatfield Elementary is excited to host a FREE Back-to-School Haircut Event for ALL Mitchell students on Monday, July 20, from 4:30–6:30 PM in the Hatfield Elementary Gym! A fresh haircut is a great way to start the new school year with confidence. No appointment is needed...Just stop on by!
📅 Monday, July 20
🕟 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Hatfield Elementary Gym
We can't wait to see our Hatfield and MCS families there!
#HappyHatfield #BackToSchool #ReadyToLearn
Hatfield Elementary is excited to host a FREE Back-to-School Haircut Event for ALL Mitchell students on Monday, July 20, from 4:30–6:30 PM in the Hatfield Elementary Gym! A fresh haircut is a great way to start the new school year with confidence. No appointment is needed...Just stop on by!
📅 Monday, July 20
🕟 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Hatfield Elementary Gym
We can't wait to see our Hatfield and MCS families there!
#HappyHatfield #BackToSchool #ReadyToLearn

📚✏️ Back-to-School is Just Around the Corner! 🐝
It may only be July 1st, but Hatfield is helping you get a head start! Our 2026-2027 Hatfield Elementary School Supply Lists are now available so you can shop early and beat the rush.
Also, mark your calendars for...Hatfield Meet the Teacher Night:
📅 Tuesday, August 4
🕔 5:00–6:00 PM
We can't wait to welcome our Hatfield families back! School officially begins on Wednesday, August 5. Enjoy the rest of your summer! We'll see you soon!
It may only be July 1st, but Hatfield is helping you get a head start! Our 2026-2027 Hatfield Elementary School Supply Lists are now available so you can shop early and beat the rush.
Also, mark your calendars for...Hatfield Meet the Teacher Night:
📅 Tuesday, August 4
🕔 5:00–6:00 PM
We can't wait to welcome our Hatfield families back! School officially begins on Wednesday, August 5. Enjoy the rest of your summer! We'll see you soon!

Attention Bluejacket Families!
Looking for a fun way to keep your child active and building skills this summer? Be sure to check out the Youth Basketball Camp happening June 16–19!
Students in Grades 1–8 will have the opportunity to learn basketball fundamentals, improve their skills, and have a great time with friends. Sessions are divided by grade level to provide age-appropriate instruction and plenty of fun!
Sign up using the Google Form link here: https://forms.gle/oV5WDSDMSg2QJntz5
Looking for a fun way to keep your child active and building skills this summer? Be sure to check out the Youth Basketball Camp happening June 16–19!
Students in Grades 1–8 will have the opportunity to learn basketball fundamentals, improve their skills, and have a great time with friends. Sessions are divided by grade level to provide age-appropriate instruction and plenty of fun!
Sign up using the Google Form link here: https://forms.gle/oV5WDSDMSg2QJntz5

A little rainstorm didn’t get in the way of celebrating the incredible accomplishments of our Happy Hatfield second graders as they prepare to complete their journey in primary school!
We could not be more proud of these intelligent, kind, hardworking, and hilarious students as they begin their transition to Burris next fall. While we will miss their smiling faces each day, we know they are ready for the next adventure ahead!
Second graders ...You have the ability to change the world. Go forward, make a difference, and continue being the amazing people you are. Hatfield will forever be cheering you on!
A BIG shoutout and thank you to the Burris-Hatfield PTO for all of the love and support you show our students and staff. Thank you for providing ice cream and all the good stuff to help make this celebration extra special! You are simply the BEST!
We could not be more proud of these intelligent, kind, hardworking, and hilarious students as they begin their transition to Burris next fall. While we will miss their smiling faces each day, we know they are ready for the next adventure ahead!
Second graders ...You have the ability to change the world. Go forward, make a difference, and continue being the amazing people you are. Hatfield will forever be cheering you on!
A BIG shoutout and thank you to the Burris-Hatfield PTO for all of the love and support you show our students and staff. Thank you for providing ice cream and all the good stuff to help make this celebration extra special! You are simply the BEST!








🍋 This week at Hatfield, we learned an important lesson: Sometimes life throws you lemons… but with teamwork, positivity, and a little creativity, you can make lemonade. 🍋
What started as something not so great became an opportunity to create something beautiful together. Moments like these remind us that Hatfield is more than a place for academic learning...It’s a place where students learn resilience, kindness, problem-solving, and how to turn challenges into something positive.
As we head into the weekend, we hope this brings a smile to your face. We are proud of our Hatfield Family for always finding ways to make things better and supporting one another along the way.
Happy Hatfield truly is a great place to learn, grow, and shine!
#HappyHatfield #LifeLessons #GrowingTogether
What started as something not so great became an opportunity to create something beautiful together. Moments like these remind us that Hatfield is more than a place for academic learning...It’s a place where students learn resilience, kindness, problem-solving, and how to turn challenges into something positive.
As we head into the weekend, we hope this brings a smile to your face. We are proud of our Hatfield Family for always finding ways to make things better and supporting one another along the way.
Happy Hatfield truly is a great place to learn, grow, and shine!
#HappyHatfield #LifeLessons #GrowingTogether




🎉 Hatfield is excited to begin celebrating the amazing accomplishments of students as the school year comes to a close!
Our first celebratory shoutout goes to our Preschool Perfect Attendance winner — Jameson Jordan! Jameson did not miss a single day of preschool all school year long!
Way to go, Jameson! Hatfield is so proud of your hard work!
Our first celebratory shoutout goes to our Preschool Perfect Attendance winner — Jameson Jordan! Jameson did not miss a single day of preschool all school year long!
Way to go, Jameson! Hatfield is so proud of your hard work!

🏐 Calling all future volleyball stars! 🏐
The Mitchell Volleyball Youth Camp 2026 is just around the corner! Join Coach Kirk and staff for three evenings of skill-building, teamwork, and fun on the court.
📅 June 15–17
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 The Fieldhouse – 1100 W. Bishop Blvd.
💲 $30 (T-shirt included!)
Pre-register by clicking, HERE! Open to students from all schools entering Grades 2–8 in Fall 2026. Registration and payment will take place on the first night of camp.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn the game, improve skills, and have fun this summer!


