🏅 Second Grade Goes for Gold! 🏅
This month, our second graders dove into an exciting Olympic-themed unit across multiple subjects!
In reading, students learned about the history of the Olympic Games and how they began. They read biographies about inspiring Team USA Olympians and explored the different winter sports that make up the Olympic Games.
In math, we worked on picture graphs and data collection by creating a picture graph of the USA’s medal count. To wrap up our unit, students put their “mathletic” skills to the test by using note values to practice math in a fun and engaging way!
Our young writers imagined themselves standing on the podium as gold medalists and wrote narrative pieces about their big win.
In gym, students learned the basics of curling and tested their skills firsthand. They also had a blast playing Olympic Torch Tag!
STEAM time brought even more creativity. Students explored magnetism by designing their own figure skaters using paper plates and magnets. They even experimented with “tabletop curling” using straws and bottle caps.
In music, we learned about John Williams, the composer of the Olympic Fanfare. We listened to some of his other recognizable pieces from popular movies and practiced steady beats by passing a “torch” around the room to a metronome at varying speeds. Students also created rhythms based on Olympic-themed words by clapping syllable patterns. During our “Composolympics,” each student composed and shared their own rhythm with the class!
What an incredible, cross-curricular journey filled with teamwork, creativity, and learning. Our second graders truly went for gold! 🏅✨👏
This month, our second graders dove into an exciting Olympic-themed unit across multiple subjects!
In reading, students learned about the history of the Olympic Games and how they began. They read biographies about inspiring Team USA Olympians and explored the different winter sports that make up the Olympic Games.
In math, we worked on picture graphs and data collection by creating a picture graph of the USA’s medal count. To wrap up our unit, students put their “mathletic” skills to the test by using note values to practice math in a fun and engaging way!
Our young writers imagined themselves standing on the podium as gold medalists and wrote narrative pieces about their big win.
In gym, students learned the basics of curling and tested their skills firsthand. They also had a blast playing Olympic Torch Tag!
STEAM time brought even more creativity. Students explored magnetism by designing their own figure skaters using paper plates and magnets. They even experimented with “tabletop curling” using straws and bottle caps.
In music, we learned about John Williams, the composer of the Olympic Fanfare. We listened to some of his other recognizable pieces from popular movies and practiced steady beats by passing a “torch” around the room to a metronome at varying speeds. Students also created rhythms based on Olympic-themed words by clapping syllable patterns. During our “Composolympics,” each student composed and shared their own rhythm with the class!
What an incredible, cross-curricular journey filled with teamwork, creativity, and learning. Our second graders truly went for gold! 🏅✨👏
Congratulations to our high school quiz bowl team! Last night they participated in the Hardin County Quiz Bowl Tournament scoring 47 points over all! Karter earned the team 19 points and Luke earned the team 14 points. Great job bears!
Pictured left to right-Kylie Lenhart, Cody Thiel, Karter Terhark, Luke Price & Gabe Trachsel
Pictured left to right-Kylie Lenhart, Cody Thiel, Karter Terhark, Luke Price & Gabe Trachsel
Hardin County Honor Band will be this Sunday, March 1st at 4:00 p.m. at the Kenton Middle School & High School Performing Arts Center.
The following Hardin Northern students will be participating in the Hardin County Honor Band:
Luke Price
Fred Spiese
Mariann Woodruff
Hailey Miesse
Ian Shaw
Come out and support these talented students as they showcase all their hard work .
🏀Congratulations Addy!🏀
Congratulations Jake, Luke & Riley!🏀
Congratulations Addy, Baylie, Lainey, Olivia, Lauren & Coach Mast!🏀
Motivation Monday!
“Wake up. Be awesome. Repeat.”
Let’s keep it simple: show up, do your best, and spread some positivity. Polar Bears, you don’t have to be perfect-just be awesome you all week long! Have a great week!
“Wake up. Be awesome. Repeat.”
Let’s keep it simple: show up, do your best, and spread some positivity. Polar Bears, you don’t have to be perfect-just be awesome you all week long! Have a great week!
PTO Meeting-Tuesday, February 24th at 5:45 p.m.
Due to the snow and wind, Hardin Northern will be on a 2 hour delay. Be safe and be careful.
GBK OHSAA Sectional Final:
Attention all HSM Jr cast & crew:
Tomorrow we have rehearsal from 10am-3pm with full run through, photos, meal, etc.
Please be ready for pictures at 10:30. Upon arrival we will get costumes handed out. If you have not yet been given pants for your costume please wear plain pants/leggings.
Tomorrow we have rehearsal from 10am-3pm with full run through, photos, meal, etc.
Please be ready for pictures at 10:30. Upon arrival we will get costumes handed out. If you have not yet been given pants for your costume please wear plain pants/leggings.
Due to a power line laying across the road on the path from Apollo back to Ada, all students riding on the HN bus back from Ada will not return to Hardin Northern until roughly 3:25. If anything changes, you will be notified.
National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day – February 15th
Hardin Northern proudly recognizes and celebrates Deputy Joseph for the incredible role she plays in our school family each and every day.
She is so much more than a School Resource Officer. She is a role model, a trusted and caring adult, and an important part of our team. From helping keep our building safe to building strong, positive relationships with our students, Deputy Joseph’s dedication and compassion never go unnoticed.
Her commitment to our students and staff is truly appreciated. Deputy Joseph, you are amazing, and we are so grateful for all that you do for our school community.
Thank you for your service, your support, and the care you show our students and staff every single day!
Hardin Northern proudly recognizes and celebrates Deputy Joseph for the incredible role she plays in our school family each and every day.
She is so much more than a School Resource Officer. She is a role model, a trusted and caring adult, and an important part of our team. From helping keep our building safe to building strong, positive relationships with our students, Deputy Joseph’s dedication and compassion never go unnoticed.
Her commitment to our students and staff is truly appreciated. Deputy Joseph, you are amazing, and we are so grateful for all that you do for our school community.
Thank you for your service, your support, and the care you show our students and staff every single day!
Good luck, Bears!🏀
Hardin Northern—get ready to move! 🏃♂️
Hardin Northern students have joined the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge, which kicked off last week!
The Team Tressel Fitness Challenge is more than a school-based activity. It's a statewide movement to teach and inspire Ohio's next generation of leaders.
This challenge is designed for students in grades 3–8. Each participant will receive a grade-specific workbook to help set and track personalized fitness goals throughout the challenge.
The challenge encourages students to set individual goals to build healthy habits in fitness, nutrition, and sleep, with an overall aim to improve overall well-being and academic success.
Hardin Northern students have joined the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge, which kicked off last week!
The Team Tressel Fitness Challenge is more than a school-based activity. It's a statewide movement to teach and inspire Ohio's next generation of leaders.
This challenge is designed for students in grades 3–8. Each participant will receive a grade-specific workbook to help set and track personalized fitness goals throughout the challenge.
The challenge encourages students to set individual goals to build healthy habits in fitness, nutrition, and sleep, with an overall aim to improve overall well-being and academic success.
Throwback Thursday!
From the 2000 Northern Lites yearbook.
On May 20, 1990, Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Woodruff’s second grade classes buried time capsules filled with pictures and writings from the students. Nearly ten years later, on April 28, 2000, the students, now seniors, dug them up and shared laughs, stories, and memories together once again.
From the 2000 Northern Lites yearbook.
On May 20, 1990, Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Woodruff’s second grade classes buried time capsules filled with pictures and writings from the students. Nearly ten years later, on April 28, 2000, the students, now seniors, dug them up and shared laughs, stories, and memories together once again.
Due to a late change in drivers Katie's bus will be running 10-15 minutes behind. Sorry for the added inconvenience.
Due to lingering dense fog in the district, Hardin Northern will be moving to a three hour delay. Students will have normal release time at 3:15. Thanks and have a great day.
Good morning. Due to dense fog throughout the district, Hardin Northern will be starting today, Thursday, February 19th on a 2-hour delay. Any updates will be sent in a timely manner. Be safe and have a good day.
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.
