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Author: Janet Rixon

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Hardy Back to School Night!

Hardy Back to School Night!

Hardy will host the annual Back to School Night on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. The schedule will be: Grades 3-5  5:45-6:15 Principal/PTO welcome 6:20-6:40 Grades K-2  6:45-7:15 Check with your child’s teacher for further information!

Janet Rixon September 13, 2024September 13, 2024 News Read more

Hello Hardy

Dear Hardy families, Overall, we are off to a great start this school year! However, I would like to acknowledge the recent tragedy in Winder, GA. As their community mourns, our thoughts and prayers are with them. I also want… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 News Read more

Hello Hardy

Dear Hardy families, It was great to welcome students into our amazing new school building this past week!  With each PTO newsletter, I will include a Principal letter that will include highlights from the previous week, information about upcoming events,… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 News Read more

Hello Hardy

Dear Hardy families, It’s hard to believe this is the last week of school! Highlights from the past week: On Tuesday, we had Field Day. Kudos to Mr. Guzzi for planning this special day for our school community. Also thanks to… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 News Read more

Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy Highlights from the past week: On Friday, we had our last Spirit Day of the year as students wore Hardy gear and red colored clothing to school. Staffing Update for 2024-2025 school year Ann Warmington (current school nurse… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon June 3, 2024June 3, 2024 News Read more

Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy Families Highlights from the past week: On Friday, we had a Crazy Hat Day. On Friday, we had a Project Build Hardy assembly in which students learned about landscape architecture and playground design. We were joined by the… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 News Read more

Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy Highlights from the past week: Second grade classes performed a special play. Kudos to second grade teachers Mrs. Hutchins, Mrs. Lemire, and Mrs. Moran for preparing students for this impressive performance! Today Hardy was honored in the Wellesley… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon May 20, 2024May 20, 2024 News Read more

Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy Highlights from the past week: On Thursday, we had Kindergarten Orientation as we welcomed in the parents/guardians of the Hardy School class of 2030! On Friday, we had an all-school meeting led by our Kindergarten students. Kudos to… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 News Read more

Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy Families Highlights from the past week: On Wednesday, we had a Walk & Roll to School Day. Kudos to Mr. Guzzi for planning this special event for our community. Assistant Principal/Team Chair- Meet the finalists opportunity this Wednesday… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon May 6, 2024May 6, 2024 News Read more

Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy families, I hope you had a restful April vacation! Highlights from the week before vacation: On Friday, we had a Project Build Hardy Assembly. Students learned about electricity and electrical components being used in the new Hardy School building.… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 News Read more
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