Rising 5th Graders

Rising 5th Graders - Welcome to HUES!

Welcome to Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School! It was great to meet our rising fifth graders' parents during the Parent Information Night on January 8th, as well as our wonderful incoming students when the counselors visited the elementary schools January 13th - January 24th. Below is more information about scheduling and elective choices at HUES. If you have any questions, please refer to your child's current elementary school's Student Assistant Specialist.

Requesting Courses on Parent Access

Scheduling on Parent Access will open for rising fifth and rising sixth graders on February 3rd, 2025. It will close on February 24th, 2025. Watch the video below for step-by-step instructions on how to request courses on Parent Access for 5th grade.

5th Grade Elective Choices

Students may choose from a number of different electives offered at Hammarskjold. Below are the fifth grade electives offered for the 2025-2026 school year. If you would like to read a description for the courses, please refer to the course guide on the district website.

• Performing Arts
  • Beginning Piano
  • Chorus
  • Band
  • Orchestra
• Visual Arts
  • Art Exploration
• Practical Arts
  • Coding with Robotics
  • Family and Consumer Science
  • STEM
• Physical Education
  • Introduction to Dance

Parent Information Night

Thank you to everyone who attended the parent information night on January 8th, 2025. Below is the PowerPoint with all the information shared during the general session.