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Welcome to Dr. Jessie Hayden Elementary
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Aerial Tour of Dr. Jessie Hayden Elementary
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Hayden Garden Club
Sharing the fruits of our knowledge
Hayden STEAM
Building a foundation for our education one block at a time
Welcome
Dr. Jessie K. Hayden Elementary School first opened in 1962 becoming Westminster School District’s third school and since then has continued to provide students in grades pre-school through five with a challenging educational experience. Hayden Elementary School provides a quality education to the Midway City and Westminster communities. Our staff is experienced and dedicated to providing every child with the best of educational opportunities.
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about After-school Programs: Available at every school (opens in new window/tab)
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about Toddler / Pre-K Programs: Available from age 2, offered in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese (opens in new window/tab)
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about Award Winning Anti-Bullying Program (opens in new window/tab)
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about Premier Academics- Recent Curriculum and Instructor of the Year Award
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about Safety: Safest District in Orange County (opens in new window/tab)
News and Events
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By The Numbers
Hawks
School Mascot
1
Honor Roll School Award
2023-24 Award Winner
1
Distinguished School Award
2019-20 Award Winner
2
PBIS Bronze Award
2018-19 and 2015-16 Award Winner
1
Gold Ribbon Award
2015-16 Award Winner
1
Title I Achievement Award
2015-16 Award Winner