Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School is one of four elementary schools in the Cabrillo Unified School District. Hatch Elementary is committed to helping children become lifelong learners in an environment that values academic excellence and global understanding. Our school is unique in the district because we provide two pathways of learning for students. The first is a traditional English program and the second is a Two-Way Bilingual Immersion ( English-Spanish TWBI) program.  We are fortunate to have several student teachers and interns on campus each year due to strong partnerships with Stanford University and the Amity Institute. Our parent organizations (PTO, SIPA, and ELAC) allow parents to become active members of the Hatch community and support the school in many wonderful ways.

Two Pathways.

There are two educational pathways at Hatch: the English-Only program (Traditional) and the Two-Way Bilingual Immersion program (Spanish and English).

English-Only (Traditional): Instruction is offered in English. Academic instruction is offered in English in alignment with all other district elementary schools.

Two-Way Bilingual Immersion  (Spanish and English): Starting in Kindergarten, instruction is offered in Spanish 90% of the time and English is introduced gradually over the years. By 5th grade, students are taught in each language 50% of the time. By the end of high school, students in the TWBI (Immersion) program are fluent and literate in both languages.

One Destination.

Every student shall be empowered to achieve the highest of skills academically, linguistically, and socially while developing self-esteem and creativity. We believe education is the shared responsibility of parents, students, and the community in partnership with the school.

Our Principal

Dear Hatch Community,

Happy New Year! As of January 6, I have stepped into the role of Interim Principal. It’s been an honor serving as Assistant Principal, and I continue to be grateful for the opportunity to continue supporting our incredible students, staff, and families of Half Moon Bay.

I’m also thrilled to share that Brooke O’Brien, our talented reading intervention teacher, is now serving as Interim Assistant Principal. Brooke is currently pursuing her administrative credential and is already putting her skills to great use in this leadership role. 

Additionally, we’re fortunate to have retired principal Mike Andrews back at Hatch for the remainder of the school year. Mike is mentoring and coaching both Brooke and me as we navigate our new roles. His wealth of experience and commitment to Coastside students and staff have already made a meaningful impact on our team.

As we move forward, I want to thank you for your support and collaboration. Together, our collective strength makes Hatch an incredible place where every student feels valued and inspired to grow.

Thank you for trusting me with this important role. I’m excited about what lies ahead and look forward to working with all of you to make 2025 an incredible year for Hatch!

Paige Richards

Directora

Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School
Cabrillo Unified School District

Querida Comunidad Hatch,

¡Feliz Año Nuevo!

A partir del 6 de enero, he asumido el puesto de Directora Interina. Ha sido un honor servir como Subdirectora, y continúo agradecida por la oportunidad de seguir apoyando a nuestros increíbles estudiantes, personal y familias de Half Moon Bay.

También me complace compartir que Brooke O’Brien, nuestra talentosa maestra de intervención en lectura, ahora se desempeña como Subdirectora Interina. Brooke está actualmente cursando su credencial administrativa y ya está poniendo sus habilidades en uso en este rol de liderazgo.

Además, tenemos la suerte de contar con el regreso del director pencionado Mike Andrews en Hatch durante el resto del año escolar. Mike está supervisando y orientando tanto a Brooke como a mí mientras navegamos en nuestros nuevos cargos. Su vasta experiencia y compromiso con los estudiantes y el personal de la Costa ya ha tenido un impacto significativo en nuestro equipo.

A medida que avanzamos, quiero agradecerles por su apoyo y colaboración. Juntos, nuestra fuerza colectiva hace de Hatch un lugar increíble donde cada estudiante se siente valorado e inspirado a crecer.

Gracias por confiar en mí para este importante pocisión. ¡Estoy emocionada por lo que viene y espero trabajar con todos ustedes para hacer del 2025 un año increíble para Hatch!

Atentamente,

Paige Richards

Directora

Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School
Cabrillo Unified School District