Today was a great example of our students learning, leading, and making a difference together! 🌎💚

Some of our seniors spent time in the elementary helping their kindergarten buddies as they worked on a special project for Earth Day. The kindergartners brought in items from home that would normally be thrown away and are using them in a creative way while learning about different shapes. ♻️🔺🔵

Not only are they building important skills, but they’re also learning how small actions—like recycling—can make a big impact on our planet.

We love seeing these connections through our Caps and Crayons program, where our oldest and youngest Polar Bears continue to learn from one another. 🐻‍❄️

Next week, these kindergartners will take the lead as they present their projects to our preschool students, teaching them about Earth Day and how they can help save the planet too.

Proud of our students for working together, thinking creatively, and making a difference! 💙

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✨SENIOR SPOTLIGHT✨
Luke Price!
about 13 hours ago, Jodi Thiel
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Please help us welcome RaeLynn to the kindergarten sight word club! We are all so proud of the hard work it takes to get 100 sight words!
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Attention Parents & Students!📢
As we approach the end of another great school year, we have several events coming up.

Be sure to check out the list of end-of-year events and mark your calendars. From awards ceremonies to special activities and final celebrations, it’s a busy and exciting time at Hardin Northern!

Also, a quick reminder: there are TWO separate schedules-one for JH/HS and one for elementary. Make sure you're looking at the correct one so nothing gets missed.

Let’s finish the year strong!
about 15 hours ago, Jodi Thiel
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Way to go, Bears!🥎
about 16 hours ago, Jodi Thiel
Softball Game
Tomorrow Night! Come out and support our Polar Bears!
1 day ago, Jodi Thiel
Talent Show
In accordance with O.R.C §3313.16, notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of Hardin Northern Local School District will hold a Special Meeting on Monday April 20, 2026, beginning at 7:00 PM. The purpose(s) of this meeting is as follows:

Enter into executive session to consider employment of a public employee.
1 day ago, Jodi Thiel
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Yesterday, the March Students of the Month had lunch with Mr. Halsey. Way to go, students! Keep up the great work. We are so proud of you!

KG- La’Velle Hogan, RaeLynn Prichard, Piper Valentine & Hayes Wurtsbaugh
1st Grade- Zeppelin Amweg, Bristol Cramer, Zachary Fitzgerald & Lane Stump
2nd Grade- Arya Culwell, Scarlett Hull, Everett Mast & Xavier Stephens
3rd Grade- Ella Hastings, Brinley Huggins, Kysen Sedlock & Veda Uitto
4th Grade- Dominic Hull, Abel Sprang, Isabella Weihrauch & Tristan Williams
5th Grade- Ariyal McClain, Colin Morgan, Nathan Price & Jaclyn Shirk
6th Grade- Bowen Cramer, Lylah Holbrook, Kastle Sheldon & Hayden Williams

Student Standout-
KG- Skylar Sexton
1st Grade- Abilene Moore
2nd Grade- Ivy Helton
3rd Grade- Kaysen VanAtta
4th Grade- Scarlett Spurck
5th Grade- Ollie Weihrauch
6th Grade- Livianne Minter
2 days ago, Jodi Thiel
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✨SENIOR SPOTLIGHT✨
Jonah Ruhlen!
3 days ago, Jodi Thiel
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Good luck, Bears!🥎⚾
3 days ago, Jodi Thiel
Baseball & Softball
✨Congratulations Livianne!✨
3 days ago, Jodi Thiel
6th grade stand out student
✨Congratulations Lylah & Hayden!✨
3 days ago, Jodi Thiel
Ms. Bash SOM
✨Congratulations Bowen & Kastle!✨
4 days ago, Jodi Thiel
Mrs. Hoffman's SOM
Good luck, Bears!🥎⚾
4 days ago, Jodi Thiel
Baseball & Softball game
Good luck, Bears!
4 days ago, Jodi Thiel
HS Track
✨Congratulations Ollie!✨
4 days ago, Jodi Thiel
5th grade stand out student
✨Congratulations Nathan & Jaclyn!✨
4 days ago, Jodi Thiel
Schriner's SOM
Exciting news! After a long process of state approvals—and pushing through winter and a wet early spring—we’re thrilled to share a big construction update.

Over the past several weeks, the concrete has been poured, and now our builder is moving forward with the weight room structure. It’s incredibly exciting to finally see this project taking shape!

Stay tuned over the next few weeks as we continue to share progress leading up to the final reveal. Big things are coming!
4 days ago, Jodi Thiel
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Motivation Monday!

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”

That big goal or tough task might feel out of reach right now-but so many great things once felt that way. Keep going, Bears. With hard work and heart, you’ll surprise even yourself.

Have a great week, Bears!
5 days ago, Jodi Thiel
Motivation Monday
✨SENIOR SPOTLIGHT✨
Emma LaPierre!
5 days ago, Jodi Thiel
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