
🚨Breaking News: Pajamas are officially school-appropriate… at least for Monday. 😴🎉
Spirit Week flyer attached—let the fun begin!


Early dismissal tomorrow!


📸Don't forget picture day tomorrow! 9/9/25


🐾 “Hey friends, Birdie here! Just a friendly pawsitive reminder that Think Pawsitive spirit-wear orders are due TOMORROW! Don’t fur-get to get yours in so we can all be twinning in style! 🐾💙”
https://backwoodsbuckgear.com/serena-school-district/ols/products/2025-harding-grade-school-think-pawsitive-spiritwear
https://backwoodsbuckgear.com/serena-school-district/ols/products/2025-harding-grade-school-think-pawsitive-spiritwear

🐾💤 “Happy Friday, friends! I worked really hard giving snuggles all week… so now it’s time for a BIG nap. Don’t worry—I’ll be rested up and ready for more love next week. Have a pawsome weekend!” 💤🐾 Birdie


📣 Reminder Families!
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day.


🍕September Lunch Menus Are Ready! 🌭



"Think Pawsitive" Spiritwear Fundraiser 💙💛Order online or paper forms will be sent home this week. https://backwoodsbuckgear.com/serena-school-district/ols/products/2025-harding-grade-school-think-pawsitive-spiritwear

📣LAST CALL for Preschool Screenings!
Harding Grade School is making one final call for Preschool Screenings here tomorrow!
✔If your child will be 3 or 4 years old by September 1st, they are eligible for our FREE preschool program.
📅 Screenings are required before a child can attend, so don’t miss your chance!
📞 Call the school office at 815-792-8216 to schedule your screening appointment for tomorrow August 7th.
Spots are filling fast — this is your LAST CHANCE to get on the list!
Harding Grade School is making one final call for Preschool Screenings here tomorrow!
✔If your child will be 3 or 4 years old by September 1st, they are eligible for our FREE preschool program.
📅 Screenings are required before a child can attend, so don’t miss your chance!
📞 Call the school office at 815-792-8216 to schedule your screening appointment for tomorrow August 7th.
Spots are filling fast — this is your LAST CHANCE to get on the list!


Come see us tomorrow to register any new students or complete returning students registration!


Hot off the press! See August school calendars below.




Attached you will find important information about Unpack Your Backpack Night at Harding Grade School!


MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR AUGUST 6th
📝 ✅ Step 1: Bring in any paperwork the office still needs.
💳 ✅ Step 2: Make the payment.
🎉 ✅ Step 3: Do a happy dance because you’re officially registered!
Let’s wrap it up so we can start prepping for backpacks, lunchboxes, and the annual “Where’s your other shoe?” scavenger hunt.
📝 ✅ Step 1: Bring in any paperwork the office still needs.
💳 ✅ Step 2: Make the payment.
🎉 ✅ Step 3: Do a happy dance because you’re officially registered!
Let’s wrap it up so we can start prepping for backpacks, lunchboxes, and the annual “Where’s your other shoe?” scavenger hunt.


Parents, students, and office supply enthusiasts... it's the moment you've all been waiting for!



We still have a few afternoon spots open for our FREE Preschool! If you live in CUSD#2 call us today to be added to the roster 815-792-8216.


SHS Softball are Sectional Champs! They play Monday 6/2 for the Super-Sectional title. Harding will dismiss at 2:15 on Monday 6/2 in order to allow travel time for fans to attend the game & cheer on the team. Wear your Purple & Gold on Monday! Go Lady Huskers!


There's still time to register for the 2025 Lady Husker Volleyball Camp! All registrations are due June 6 to ensure a camp t-shirt.
You can register online at https://www.unit2.net/page/summer-camps or print this form and return it to the school office.
Please contact Coach Shugrue if you have any questions - jshugrue@unit2.net


Preschool 25/26 afternoon session spots still available! Call us today to be added to the roster 815-792-8216.


Afternoon session spots still available! Call us today to be added to the roster 815-792-8216.


Let's celebrate our amazing lunch staff on this School Lunch Hero Day!! Thank you to everyone who works so hard serving our students and staff. You all ROCK!!
