John D. Hardy Elementary School

Dear Hardy families, Highlights from the past week: *Our librarian Mrs. Sheehan was awarded the Massachusetts School Library Association President’s Award. This award honors school librarians making an impact on student learning in their early careers. Congratulations to Mrs. Sheehan! … Continue reading Hello Hardy

Dear Hardy families, I hope everyone had a restful vacation week!  Highlight from the week before vacation: On Friday, we had our School Spirit Day for February.  Kindergarten students showing their Hardy spirit! Students made Valentines for the residents at… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy families, Highlight from the past week: *On Friday, we had our 5th grade planned Assigned Color Spirit Day Third graders proudly sporting green Administrators, teachers & staff members who work with multiple grade levels wearing pink   Staffing… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy families, Highlight from the past week *On Wednesday, Hardy participated in the Massachusetts Winter Walk and Roll to School Day as students were encouraged to walk and roll to school. Kudos to our dedicated PE teacher Mr. Guzzi… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Due to the anticipated impact of weather conditions tomorrow, WPS will be closed on Friday, February 4, 2022.  No staff should report to their buildings.  Please remain safe everyone.  

Dear Hardy families, Highlights from the past week: *On Tuesday, we had Clyde, a therapy dog owned by School Council community representative Lisa Fico, visit the outside area of Hardy. Students enjoyed getting to spend time with this special visitor!… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy families, Highlights from the past week: *This past week during library classes, students spent time learning more about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and sharing their thoughts about his legacy.  Some classes participated in a book share of Martin’s… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Hello Hardy families, Highlight from the past week: *On Friday, we had our Penguin Plunge walk to school day.  School Council Update At the School Council meeting this past week, we reviewed proposed staffing additions that are being proposed in… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Dear Hardy families, Highlights from the past week: *Fourth graders created a PBL (Project Based Learning) project that involved building earthquake resistant structures.  *As part of our school-wide CASEL competency of the month- Self-Awareness, we have posted a new bulletin… Continue reading Hello Hardy

Members of the WPS Community: After assessing the timing and likely impact of the incoming storm with the Department of Public Works, I have determined that we cannot open schools safely tomorrow.  The Wellesley Public Schools will be closed on Friday,… Continue reading WPS Closed on Friday, January 7, 2022