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🚀🍡 Things got a little mushy in second grade science! 🍡🚀

Our second graders have been learning all about forces, pushes, and pulls this week! To bring their learning to life, they created their very own marshmallow launchers and had a blast launching marshmallows (and having a friendly marshmallow fight! 😂).

Along the way, our young scientists observed and discussed when they were using a push and when they were using a pull. Who knew science could be so much fun?!

We love seeing our students learning through hands-on experiments, teamwork, and a little marshmallow madness! 🧪🙌
about 21 hours ago, Jodi Thiel
Marshmellow fun
Marshmellow fun
Marshmellow fun
Three children in a classroom. One holds a clear plastic bubble maker, another a bubble wand.
A classroom with several kids seated at tables. A boy in red holds a ball. Papers and pencils on desks.
Woman and child in classroom with desks and chairs; the child holds a small object and the woman holds a pencil.
Classroom with tables and chairs; students engaged in activities, some bending over and others standing.
Classroom with students and teacher at tables. Desks have papers. Some children are standing. Walls have posters and windows.

Today, Hardin Northern Elementary celebrated our 3rd–6th grade students who earned a spot on the A/B and All A Honor Roll! Congratulations to all our students on this achievement! Keep up the great work, Polar Bears!

All A Honor Roll-

3rd Grade - Emma Boden, Arya Culwell, Nolan Haley, Hunter Johnson, Emma King, Everett Mast, Madison Parsons, Jasmine Reeves & Andy Spiese

4th Grade - Wyatt Bame, Brynlee Huggins, David Iott, Ever Spradlin, Veda Uitto, Tynzlie Varian

5th Grade - Dawson Helton, Abel Sprang & Isabella Weihrauch

6th Grade - Conner Halsey, Brody Hopson, Christian Klir & Lyla Rodabaugh


All A and B Honor Roll-

3rd Grade - Bracy Beale, Kalani Conyers, Roman Crossman, Brynley Doll, Ivy Helton, Autumn Hess, Scarlett Hull, Roman McCoy, Ollie Ropp & Asher Sprang

4th Grade - Kai Kave, Brynlee LaPlant, Sofia Risner, Elijah Shaw, Zachery Watkins, Lilith Webb-Bradbury, Violet Whitaker & Noah Wurtsbaugh

5th Grade - Creek Dale, Marcell Hogan, Hayes Mast, Isaac Moore, Mary Morgan & Scarlett Spurck

6th Grade - Gracynn Allen, Lincoln Crossman, Cody Hade, River Hamlin, Elijah Haynor, Jaxon Martin, Braelyn Mullett, Kalista Preston, Maddox Ribley, Calvin Rodabaugh & Jaclyn Shirk

about 21 hours ago, Jodi Thiel
Students in a gym, holding certificates, standing in rows, and smiling. Text reads "1st Quarter 3rd Grade All-A Honor Roll".
Nine children in sports uniforms hold white certificates in front of a wall with yellow letters.
Six students in school uniforms stand in a row holding certificates, with a school logo in the background.
Students holding white certificates in front of black background, text: 1st Quarter 4th Grade A-B Honor Roll
Three students stand before a black backdrop, holding certificates, with a school logo behind them. Text reads "1st Quarter 5th Grade All-A Honor Roll."
Five children holding certificates stand in a line with their arms around each other in a gymnasium.
Four kids in school uniform holding certificates stand in front of a black backdrop with yellow letters.
Nine children holding certificates stand on a basketball court in front of a black backdrop with yellow letters.
🎃 Math review with a Halloween twist! 👻

Our fifth graders had a great time reviewing math with a fun trick-or-treat activity! As they correctly completed their math papers, they got to draw from a pumpkin to see if they would get a trick or a treat! 🍬 Treats meant candy, while tricks meant reaching into a mystery bag to feel creepy Halloween objects and guess what they were!

It was a fun way to practice math and add a little Halloween excitement to the day!
about 24 hours ago, Jodi Thiel
Classroom with brown paper bags labeled "Witch Warts," "Vampire Teeth," etc. on a table. Two chairs and a stuffed toy.
Boy in glasses and black-and-yellow Bears shirt holding brown paper bag in classroom with a woman seated at a desk.
Students seated at desks in a classroom with various colored circles on the walls.
Child in blue shirt holds bag while standing next to table with bags. Woman with glasses sits behind table.
A young boy in a gray shirt and jeans is standing at a table with paper bags.
A young girl in a blue sweatshirt smiles, standing near a table with brown paper bags.
A girl holds two brown paper bags labeled "Spider Web" and "Zombie Hand" while smiling inside a classroom.
Boy in blue shirt stands with brown paper bag in hand. Two more brown bags nearby. Desks and chairs in background.
Three boys in school uniforms are in a classroom. One holds a brown bag.
5th grade trick or treat activity

🏐DISTRICT CHAMPIONS! 🏆

Congratulations to our Lady Polar Bears on claiming the district championship last night with a win over Greenwich South Central!

Final Scores: HN 25, 25, 25 | Greenwich 20, 22, 17

Game Details-
Addy Bacon - 14 kills, 11 digs
Baylie Bacon - 11 kills, 7 digs
Hope Ribley - 7 kills
Kendall Frank - 29 assists, 9 digs
Lexi Oakley - 9 digs
Kaitlyn Whitaker - 8 digs

Next up, the Lady Bears take on Tiffin Calvert on Thursday, November 5, at 6 p.m. at the Elida Fieldhouse!
Way to go, Bears! Keep it rolling!

1 day ago, Jodi Thiel
district champs
Our third graders recently welcomed our school administrators into their classrooms to learn more about them and their roles in our school. Students asked great questions and gathered information to use as they write friendly letters to the administrators. This project gives students a meaningful way to practice their writing skills while connecting with the people who help make our school special. Thank you to our administrators for being part of this fun learning experience!
2 days ago, Jodi Thiel
Admins come to talk to third grade about their jobs
Admins come to talk to third grade about their jobs
Admins come to talk to third grade about their jobs
Admins come to talk to third grade about their jobs
Admins come to talk to third grade about their jobs
Admins come to talk to third grade about their jobs
Creating and learning through play in full day preschool.
2 days ago, Lola Henicle
creating at the art easel
playing in the sensory bin
building at blocks
pretend play at dramatic center
reenacting our story and looking at books
working on fine motor with play-doh and beads

🏐District 8 Honors!🏐

Congratulations to our Lady Bears, Kendall Frank and Addy Bacon, on being recognized with District 8 honors!

We’re proud of you both! Way to go, Bears!

Kendall will play in the District 8 Senior match at Coldwater HS on Wednesday, November 18th, at 7:00 pm.

2 days ago, Jodi Thiel
District 8 Honors for Hardin Northern Volleyball Players
Good luck, Bears!🏐
2 days ago, Jodi Thiel
HS Volleyball District Finals Game
🏈Congratulations to our NWCC Football All-Conference recipients! 🏈

Way to represent Hardin Northern, Polar Bears!

First Team
- Wyatt Haley - Defense

Second Team
-River Guinn – Offense & Defense
-Jaxon Paugh – Offense
-Paul Minter – Offense
-Karter Terhark – Defense

Honorable Mention
-Blayne Kindle
-Gabe Augsburger
-Jaden Good

Congratulations to all of our players on this well-deserved recognition! Way to go, Polar Bears!
2 days ago, Jodi Thiel
2026 NWCC All-Conference Awards
🏐 Congratulations to our NWCC Volleyball All-Conference recipients!🏐

We are proud to recognize our Lady Bears on their well-deserved honors!

⭐Coach of the Year: Aly Breece
⭐Player of the Year: Kendall Frank

⭐First Team-
Kendall Frank
Addy Bacon

⭐Second Team-
Baylie Bacon
Kaitlyn Whitaker

⭐Honorable Mention-
Hope Ribley
Lexi Oakley

And once again, congratulations to our Lady Bears on becoming NWCC Champions!

Way to go, Bears!
2 days ago, Jodi Thiel
2026 Hardin Northern NWCC Honors

🧪🥔Our Biology I students are using potatoes to explore osmosis and how cells respond to different types of solutions: isotonic, hypertonic, and hypotonic.

By testing salt water, sugar water, and distilled water, students are observing changes in the potatoes’ firmness (turgidity) and mass to determine which type of solution each one represents.

A hands-on way to bring biology to life while putting scientific observation and investigation skills to work!
3 days ago, Jodi Thiel
Biology 1 testing potatoes
Biology 1 testing potatoes
Biology 1 testing potatoes
Biology 1 testing potatoes
Biology 1 testing potatoes
Biology 1 testing potatoes
Biology 1 testing potatoes
Biology 1 testing potatoes
Biology 1 testing potatoes
Biology 1 testing potatoes
The Hardin Northern Music Department is partnering with Crowne Excellence to raise funds for the Hardin Northern Music Department. Every purchase directly supports our amazing music students!

Go to https://needsyoursupport.org/share/ZE9LV

Shop for your favorite items
When you go to your cart, click the student’s name you want your purchase to support before checkout!
3 days ago, Jodi Thiel
Music  Department

Way to go, Lady Bears! 🏐The next game will be on Wednesday, October 28th.
6:00 p.m. at Riverdale HS
Against Greenwich South Central

3 days ago, Jodi Thiel
District Semifinal results for HS Volleyball
Hardin Northern Jr. High & High School Honor Roll for 1st Quarter
4 days ago, Jodi Thiel
1st Quarter Honor Roll for Hardin Northern
1st Quarter Honor Roll for Hardin Northern
Hardin Northern 1st Quarter Elementary Honor Roll
4 days ago, Jodi Thiel
1st Quarter Elementary Honor Roll
1st Quarter Elementary Honor Roll
NWCC Champion Apparel Store

https://hnvbchamps26.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

The deadline to order is 10/28 at midnight.
4 days ago, Jodi Thiel
NWCC Champion apparel Store
Congratultions Morgan & Xaviour on being selected as HN's November Elks Teens of the Month!👏
4 days ago, Jodi Thiel
November Elks Students of the Month
Jr. High Boys Parent Meeting
Thursday, October 29th
7:00 p.m.
4 days ago, Jodi Thiel
JH Boys Basketball Parent Meeting
📸Picture retake day is on Wednesday, October 28th!
4 days ago, Jodi Thiel
Picture Retake Day
Congratulations to our top sellers in the Hardin Northern Elementary PTO Shirley’s Popcorn Fundraiser! 🍿

👏Way to go, Lilly Lozano, Savanna Prater, and Owen Keiser!

Thank you to all our students who participated and helped support our Elementary PTO. We appreciate your support!
4 days ago, Jodi Thiel
Top Popcorn Sales Students for Shirleys PTO Fundraiser