Hardin Northern
Local School District
11589 State Route 81, Dola, Ohio 45835 | P (419) 759-2331 | F (419) 759-2581
Mission Statement
Together, we will create successful citizens through Better Education, positive Attitude, Respect, and a strong work ethic resulting in life-long Success.
Shaping Our Future Together
Vision Statement
Departments
Athletics
Facilities
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Head of Maintenance: Brian Webb
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Phone: Ext.1218
Food Service
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Breakfast and Lunch Prices
K-6 Breakfast $1.00
7-12 Breakfast $1.25
K-6 Lunch $2.40
7-12 Lunch $2.60
Adult Lunch $3.20
Regular Milk $.50
Fee Waiver
To save you time and effort, the information you gave on your Free and Reduced-Price School Meals Application may be shared with other programs for which your children may qualify. You may be eligible for a waiver of any fees associated with participation in a course of study. (The waiver shall not apply for fees charged for participation in co-curricular or extra-curricular activities.) For the following, we must have your permission to share your information. Sending in this form will not change whether your children get free meals.
Cafeteria Information
Hardin Northern uses a point of sale system (POS) that is use in the school cafeteria. Each student is assigned a PIN Number which they will use each day to pay for their lunch. Parents and students are encouraged to prepay for meals by depositing money in a student’s SPS EZpay account online. Students will also be able to bring money to the cafeteria in the morning before school or to the lunch line.
Gifted and Talented

Gifted Education: Stretching Minds.Shaping Hearts.Preparing Leaders. Our Vision: The MRESC’s dynamic Gifted Education team stretches minds, shapes hearts, and prepares leaders! Through classroom-embedded services (GIS’s and Instructional Coaching); professional development offerings; targeted enrichment and leadership opportunities; collaborative resource development; as well as coordination and consultation, our Gifted Education team synthesizes the work and skills necessary […]
Guidance Office
Mission
The Mission of the Hardin Northern guidance office is to: encourage high academic performance; assist students in developing career goals; provide information on college preparation and enrollment; track student progress toward graduation; and assist students and parents in overcoming personal, school, and social problems.
Enrollment
To enroll a new student in grades 7-12, please call Mr. Wilson and set up an appointment or to enroll a new student in grades K-6 call 419-759-2331. Phone number is 419-759-2331. For information on open enrollment view our open enrollment page.
You will need:
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Original copies of the students birth certificate,
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Social security card,
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Shot records,
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Custody papers
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Proof of residence in our district or open enrollment forms.
Scholarship List
Click here for list updated 11-1-23
Click here for direction on claiming your HN Community Scholarship
Interested in donating to the Hardin Northern Scholarship Foundation? Click here for more information
Human Resources
Libraries
Elementary Librarian: Melinda Hipsher
Phone: Ext.1305
Email: melinda.hipsher@hardinnorthern.org
Jr & Sr High Librarian: Darlene Wilson
Phone: Ext.1304
Project Based Learning

Students researched and prepared games from pioneer times for our elementary students during HN’s Living History Day in the fall. On PBL Night, they shared a slideshow of their project with the community. #HNProud



Students researched and prepared games from pioneer times for our elementary students during HN’s Living History Day in the fall. On PBL Night, they shared a slideshow of their project with the community. #HNProud

Career and College Readiness– Ms. Cross Students presented their portfolios of work products and shared with guests how they are preparing for the real world. #HNProud

Career and College Readiness– Ms. Cross Students presented their portfolios of work products and shared with guests how they are preparing for the real world. #HNProud

For our Polar Bear Showcase, students practiced food safety skills while creating a global food item of their choice. Three lab demonstrations were presented, one every 30 minutes. Samples and recipes were handed out for Pina Colada Dessert, Fruity Mexican Fiesta Punch and Soft Chicken Tacos, and Asian Sesame Wonton Cups. Our Global Foods students enjoyed presenting their skills in the kitchen! #HNProud

For our Polar Bear Showcase, students practiced food safety skills while creating a global food item of their choice. Three lab demonstrations were presented, one every 30 minutes. Samples and recipes were handed out for Pina Colada Dessert, Fruity Mexican Fiesta Punch and Soft Chicken Tacos, and Asian Sesame Wonton Cups. Our Global Foods students enjoyed presenting their skills in the kitchen! #HNProud

Students created Rube Goldberg machines to demonstrate their understanding of energy, energy transfers, and Newton’s Laws of Motion. #HNProud



Students created Rube Goldberg machines to demonstrate their understanding of energy, energy transfers, and Newton’s Laws of Motion. #HNProud

Students completed the Design-a-Species PBL by creating a new species and giving it various traits based on the new genotypes and phenotypes for each species.

Students completed the Design-a-Species PBL by creating a new species and giving it various traits based on the new genotypes and phenotypes for each species.

Passion Projects–The driving questions were developed by the students, depending on which standards they chose to focus on for their project. These questions ranged from moon phases, life cycles (carbon, water, etc.), to biomes and eclipses. The students completed passion projects, where students chose two standards to combine and research.


Passion Projects–The driving questions were developed by the students, depending on which standards they chose to focus on for their project. These questions ranged from moon phases, life cycles (carbon, water, etc.), to biomes and eclipses. The students completed passion projects, where students chose two standards to combine and research.

Students examined the writing process and used this process to create personal narratives. They displayed their work in portfolios and on poster boards to show guests at the Polar Bear Showcase how the writing process has helped them become better writers.



Students examined the writing process and used this process to create personal narratives. They displayed their work in portfolios and on poster boards to show guests at the Polar Bear Showcase how the writing process has helped them become better writers.

Students analyzed how economically struggling countries during time periods such as the Great Depression gave political opportunities for dictatorial regimes to seize power by providing structure while utilizing propaganda and censorship.

Students analyzed how economically struggling countries during time periods such as the Great Depression gave political opportunities for dictatorial regimes to seize power by providing structure while utilizing propaganda and censorship.
Special Education
Technology Department
Transportation Department
Student Drop Off and Pick Up
Because of safety concerns for our children, we are requesting that everyone follow these procedures at Hardin Northern.
Drop-off
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When bringing students to school in the morning, please drive through the north parking lot in the back of the building and drop students off at the cafeteria doors. To help the flow of traffic just drop children off at the sidewalk and then pull on through. If you wish to walk your child into the building, please park in the front of the building and enter the main doors.
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The doors will not open until 8:00 a.m. At this time students will enter the building and go directly to the cafeteria. Students have will have the option to eat breakfast. See the cafeteria page for more information.
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Please remember that anytime a parent goes to the classroom, or even into the halls, they are required to register in the office and wear a visitor’s badge. This policy is in effect even when you are walking your children to classrooms in the morning upon arrival. Remember, this is for the safety of all of our children.
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School begins at 8:20a.m. Students who arrive after 8:20 a.m. will need to enter through the front doors and sign-in.
Pick-up
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In the afternoons, parents of elementary students need to pick students up in the north parking lot at the elementary doors. Please park in the north lot and walk to the building to pick up your student.
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Students will be released at approximately 3:18 p.m.
Thank you for helping keep our children safe. We appreciate your cooperation in these matters. Any inconveniences at the beginning will be worth our children’s safety.
Treasurer
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Treasurer: Brennon Hattery
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Phone: Ext.1208
Treasurer Reports
Public Records Policy
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requires all public bodies to make non-exempt records available for inspection and copying. The Hardin Northern Local School District strives to comply with this law and endorses the fundamental concept that all persons are entitled to full, accurate, and complete information regarding the affairs of the district and its official acts and policies.
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Public records requests may be made in person 11589 ST RT 81 Dola, Ohio 45835; or by email to Treasurer, Brennon Hattery.
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The Hardin Northern Local School District Treasurer’s Office has a public records policy and a Schedule of Records Retention.
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The following policies are located in our policy manual.
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Public Records Policy
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HN Personal Records Policy File
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Data And Records Retention File
To Report Fraud
If you suspect fraud, you can report your suspicions to the Ohio Auditor of State’s office.
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To report fraud ONLINE, use this link: http://ohioauditor.gov/fraud/default.html
or US MAIL a written complaint:
Ohio Auditor of State’s Office
Special Investigations Unit
88 East Broad Street
P.O. Box 1140
Columbus, OH 43215
or CALL the SIU Fraud Hotline
1-866-FRAUD OH (1-866-372-8364)
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