Today, our 6th graders took on a fun team-building challenge! They were divided into groups of three, and the challenge came with a twist—each student had to keep one arm behind their back and, most importantly, they couldn’t talk! 🤫

Working together without words, they had to communicate, cooperate, and problem-solve to build a house of cards. 🃏🏠

There were plenty of smiles, a few wobbly towers, and lots of teamwork along the way! What a great way to learn that sometimes the best way to accomplish something is by working together, listening, and trusting your teammates. 💪🐻

Way to go, 6th graders! We’re proud of you!

Our 5th and 6th graders put the Engineering Design Process to the test in STEM class! 🧪🔧

Their challenge: Using only the materials provided, teams of engineers had to move 10 marbles from one cup to another without touching the cups or marbles. Students had 10 minutes to plan individually and another 10 minutes to collaborate and create their team design.

There was plenty of problem-solving, teamwork, creativity, testing, and redesigning along the way! 🚀 The first team to successfully transfer all 10 marbles won the challenge. 🏆

It was amazing to see our students think like engineers and learn that sometimes the best solutions come from trying, failing, redesigning, and trying again!

The second graders have had a busy week learning all about their classroom routines. For each routine that they learned, they earned a patch for their vest. Our second graders are ready for second grade!

Mrs. Mast’s 2nd Grade STEM class explored some STEM materials and built their names using cooperation and creative thinking!

Our third graders took on a cup stacking challenge that put their teamwork, communication, and perseverance to the test! Working together, they had to plan, problem-solve, and communicate as they attempted to complete the challenge. There were plenty of tumbles and moments of frustration but they didn’t give up! They learned from their mistakes and found success.

4th grade participated in a blind puzzle challenge that encouraged productive struggle. After working toward the same goal of a finished puzzle, they identified the behaviors that led them to success. With these behaviors in mind, students created their classroom rules and set the tone of success for the year!

Hardin Northern is on a 2 Hour Delay due to fog today, Thursday, August 13, 2026.

Our third graders had fun putting their STEM skills to work with a toothpick and marshmallow challenge! Students worked together to design and build structures while practicing creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. They tested their ideas, made adjustments, and learned from their mistakes. We had a great time watching their creative ideas come to life!

We are so excited to welcome Rachel Smith to the Hardin Northern team! Rachel will be joining us as our Junior High & High School Language Arts Teacher.

We’re thrilled to have you as part of the Polar Bear family, Rachel! Welcome to Hardin Northern—we’re looking forward to a fantastic year!

We’re so excited to introduce Miranda Inglis to the Hardin Northern team!

Miranda will be joining us as our Junior High & High School Math and STEM Teacher. We’re thrilled to have her on board and can’t wait for all the great things she’ll bring to our students and school!

Please help us give Miranda a warm WELCOME to the Polar Bear family!

Welcome to Hardin Northern, Miranda! We’re so glad you’re here!

Please help us welcome Lily James to the Hardin Northern team! Lily will be joining us as our Junior High and High School ELA teacher.

We are excited to have you, Lily, and look forward to a fantastic school year! Welcome to Hardin Northern!

Please help us welcome Brooklyn Taylor, our new Speech-Language Pathologist, to the Hardin Northern team! We are excited to have her join our Polar Bear family and look forward to a fantastic year together.

Welcome to Hardin Northern, Brooklyn!

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Please help us welcome Amanda Geiger to Hardin Northern! Amanda will be joining our team as our K–4 Intervention Specialist.

We are so excited to have Amanda as part of the Polar Bear family and look forward to a fantastic school year together! Welcome to Hardin Northern!

Good luck, Bears!⛳

Please help us give a warm welcome to our new third grade teacher, Whitney Combs, as she joins the Hardin Northern family!

We are so excited to have you, Ms. Combs, and can’t wait for a wonderful year! Welcome to Hardin Northern!

We are so excited to welcome our Polar Bears back and see our students filling the halls with energy and excitement! It’s a brand-new school year filled with new opportunities, new memories, and plenty of reasons to smile.

Let’s make it an AMAZING year, Polar Bears! We’re so glad you’re back!

A new school year is here, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome our students, staff, and families back for the 2026-27 school year. Here’s to new opportunities, lasting friendships, and making memories that will last a lifetime.

Let’s make it an amazing year together. Go Bears!

Our Hardin Northern Elementary teachers had a little fun testing out the NEW playground before our students arrive!

We think it’s safe to say… the teachers approve! Now it’s your turn, Polar Bears!

We can’t wait to see your excited faces tomorrow for the first day of school and watch you explore, play, laugh, and make new memories on our awesome new playground!

Get ready, Bears… school is back, and the fun is just beginning!

Hardin Northern held their Open House last night, and it was great to see so many students and families back in the building! Our students had the opportunity to meet their teachers and staff and get ready for the year ahead.

We’re looking forward to a great 2026–27 school year filled with learning, growth, and Polar Bear pride!

We’ll see you tomorrow morning, Polar Bears!