JH & HS Track practices will start next week on Monday, February 23rd at 3:30 PM. Practices will take place Monday-Friday directly after school.
If you have questions, please reach out to Coach Chad Cook or Coach Shelby Ruhlen.
If you have questions, please reach out to Coach Chad Cook or Coach Shelby Ruhlen.

February 17 – Random Acts of Kindness Day
At Hardin-Northern, we strive to do our best and encourage our Polar Bears to show kindness, compassion, and respect to one another—today and every day.
Let’s continue to look out for one another and spread kindness throughout our school and community. That’s the Polar Bear way.
At Hardin-Northern, we strive to do our best and encourage our Polar Bears to show kindness, compassion, and respect to one another—today and every day.
Let’s continue to look out for one another and spread kindness throughout our school and community. That’s the Polar Bear way.

Mark your calendars!🎤🎶

Good luck, Bears!🏀

Tonight, Hardin Northern hosted Temple Christian for Senior Night as we honored our senior Bears for their dedication and commitment to the basketball program. While the varsity team came up just short with a final score of Hardin Northern 49, Temple Christian 53, our seniors were celebrated for the impact they have made both on and off the court. They will truly be missed, and we thank them for everything they have given to Polar Bear Nation.
Varsity leading scorers:
Jake Cook – 25 points
Riley Newton – 8 points
Luke Price – 7 points
The JV Bears picked up a win with a final score of Hardin Northern 37, Temple Christian 32.
JV leading scorers:
Sawyer Crossman – 14 points
Paul Minter – 6 points
Ethan Camper – 5 points
Thank you to our seniors for the memories, leadership, and heart you brought to this season. We wish you nothing but the best as you finish your final games in a Polar Bear uniform.
Varsity leading scorers:
Jake Cook – 25 points
Riley Newton – 8 points
Luke Price – 7 points
The JV Bears picked up a win with a final score of Hardin Northern 37, Temple Christian 32.
JV leading scorers:
Sawyer Crossman – 14 points
Paul Minter – 6 points
Ethan Camper – 5 points
Thank you to our seniors for the memories, leadership, and heart you brought to this season. We wish you nothing but the best as you finish your final games in a Polar Bear uniform.







JH NWCC Basketball Championships (2/14):

Senior Pep Assembly Celebration!
Today, we held our final pep assembly of the season as we honored the seniors from both the boys and girls basketball teams. It was a great way to recognize their hard work, dedication, and the leadership they’ve given to our school and their teammates over the years.
We wish the Bears the very best of luck in their games tonight. Play hard and make us proud!
Go Bears!
Today, we held our final pep assembly of the season as we honored the seniors from both the boys and girls basketball teams. It was a great way to recognize their hard work, dedication, and the leadership they’ve given to our school and their teammates over the years.
We wish the Bears the very best of luck in their games tonight. Play hard and make us proud!
Go Bears!
💗Valentine Fun at Hardin Northern! 💗
Today, our elementary school was filled with smiles, laughter, and lots of Valentine cheer as our K–6 students celebrated their classroom Valentine parties! From sweet treats and games to exchanging cards and spreading kindness, it was a wonderful day of friendship and fun for everyone.
A huge thank you to our teachers and parents who helped make these parties so special for our students. Days like today remind us how lucky we are to be part of such a caring school community.
Today, our elementary school was filled with smiles, laughter, and lots of Valentine cheer as our K–6 students celebrated their classroom Valentine parties! From sweet treats and games to exchanging cards and spreading kindness, it was a wonderful day of friendship and fun for everyone.
A huge thank you to our teachers and parents who helped make these parties so special for our students. Days like today remind us how lucky we are to be part of such a caring school community.
Athletic Boosters Fan Appreciation Day on Saturday, February 14th!

Reminder! No school on Monday, February 16th and Tuesday, February 17th.

Senior Night!
Good luck, Bears!🏀

Gracynn Allen has completed her 5th Grade 40 Book Challenge. Great job, Gracynn!

Tomorrow is your last day to buy your candy gram!🍭

Today, we held our February Lunch and Learn, and our students had the pleasure of hearing from Megan Burgess.
Megan shared how her journey began with market goat and sheep projects in 4-H at the Wayne County Fair, which inspired her to pursue a degree in Animal Science at The Ohio State University. After graduating, she worked for Ohio State and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and in 2023, she stepped into her dream role as a State Grazing Specialist for the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Her presentation was very enjoyable, and our students learned so much about career pathways in agriculture and natural resources.
Thank you, Megan, for taking the time to share your story and your career with our students.
Megan shared how her journey began with market goat and sheep projects in 4-H at the Wayne County Fair, which inspired her to pursue a degree in Animal Science at The Ohio State University. After graduating, she worked for Ohio State and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and in 2023, she stepped into her dream role as a State Grazing Specialist for the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Her presentation was very enjoyable, and our students learned so much about career pathways in agriculture and natural resources.
Thank you, Megan, for taking the time to share your story and your career with our students.
Throwback Thursday !
Today we’re flipping back to the 1992 Northern Lites and sharing a few snapshots that capture the fun, memories, and moments that made those days at Hardin Northern so special. From smiles to candid moments, these photos are a reminder that school memories last a lifetime.
Today we’re flipping back to the 1992 Northern Lites and sharing a few snapshots that capture the fun, memories, and moments that made those days at Hardin Northern so special. From smiles to candid moments, these photos are a reminder that school memories last a lifetime.

Waylon can read 100 sight words and now has his picture on the sight word tree! Of course, Waylon HAD to be upside down in the picture. Congratulations and great job Waylon!


Game Time Change: Tonight's (2/11) 7th grade girls basketball game with Ridgedale at home has been moved to a 5:00 pm start time. The game will be played in the HS gym.
As we near the end of our electricity unit, 4th grade students rotated through stations to review what they’ve learned. They tested insulators & conductors in a circuit, analyzed problem cards, designed snap circuits, and reviewed topics with task cards!






Yesterday, our Hardin Northern Elks Teens of the Month enjoyed a special luncheon at the Kenton Elks Lodge!
Congratulations once again to our students: seniors Mariann Woodruff, Kyler Sedlock, Alex Gatchell, Luke Price, and Ava Gardner, and junior Cody Thiel.
We are so proud of these students for representing Hardin Northern. Thank you to the Kenton Elks for hosting and supporting our Bears!
Congratulations once again to our students: seniors Mariann Woodruff, Kyler Sedlock, Alex Gatchell, Luke Price, and Ava Gardner, and junior Cody Thiel.
We are so proud of these students for representing Hardin Northern. Thank you to the Kenton Elks for hosting and supporting our Bears!
JH Basketball Tournament Schedule for Feb. 11:

