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Hello Hardy

Dear Hardy families, SOCKTOBER On Friday, we had one of our special October spirit days- Sock-tober. Students wore mismatched and silly socks to school! MASSACHUSETTS STEM WEEK THIS WEEK As part of Massachusetts STEM week, our librarian Mrs. Sheehan will… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon October 16, 2023October 16, 2023 News Read more

Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy Families Highlights From the Past Week: INTERNATIONAL WALK, RIDE & ROLL TO SCHOOL DAY On Wednesday, we had the International Walk, Ride & Roll to School Day. Kudos to Fitness & Health teacher Mr. Guzzi for his efforts… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon October 10, 2023October 10, 2023 News Read more

Events in Israel

Dear Members of the WPS Community: On behalf of the Wellesley Public Schools, I extend heartfelt condolences to all who have been impacted by the terrible terrorist attacks in Israel over the weekend.  These events are being deeply felt by… Continue reading Events in Israel

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Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy families, Highlights from the past week: *On Friday, we had our first School Spirit Day in which students showed off their Husky or Hawks pride! *On Friday, we had an all-school meeting featuring the fifth grade students who… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon October 2, 2023October 2, 2023 News Read more

Hello Hardy

Dear Hardy families, Highlights from the past week: *On Tuesday, we had Back to School Night. See below for more information. *We had the School Council parent representative election and I am pleased to announce that our four parent representative… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 News Read more

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Dear Hardy families, Highlights from the past week: On Friday, we had a special visit from Hero the Husky, our mascot, who visited classrooms who earned 25 paws towards a class reward. The classes were celebrated and the students were… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 News Read more

Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy families, *On Wednesday, 2nd-5th grade students enjoyed taking part in an instrumental music assembly *On Thursday, we had student principal of the day, 2nd grader Harrison Duprey, help lead the school. Great job Harrison! Save the date- Back… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 News Read more

Hello Hardy

Dear Hardy families, It’s hard to believe this is the last newsletter of the 2022-2023 school year! Highlights from the past week: *On Monday, we had Day of Play as students designed and created objects using everyday building materials.   … Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon June 12, 2023June 12, 2023 News Read more

Hello Hardy

Dear Hardy Families Highlight from the past week: On Thursday, we had Field Day. Students had a great time playing highly engaging fitness and health games and challenges. Kudos to Mr. Guzzi for planning this special event for our students!… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 News Read more

Hello Hardy

Dear Hardy Families On Friday, we had an all School Spirit Day as students showed off their Husky and Hawks spirit!       Time Capsule Update As part of ongoing planning for the time capsule that will go into… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Janet Rixon May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 News Read more
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