Welcome to the 2025-2026 Hardy School Year! 

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Click here to learn why volunteering with the PTO will make your life better…and might even change the world

 ✨Learn more about PTO Board Positions & Committees here✨

 

 *NEW* Hardy Helpers:  The Hardy PTO Board would like to invite you to be included in requests for help that pop up throughout the year.  

 

Examples include:  helping with the lost and found, taking down or putting things up on school bulletin boards, putting up PTO flyers, printing backpack flyers at school, last minute volunteers for events/treat train, donations of clothing/shoes for the nurse or social workers, etc.  The PTO typically uses Facebook for these opportunities, but realize we are missing a part of the population by doing this. 

 

Fill out this form to be included on email blasts for these chances to be a Hardy Helper from time to time.

 

 

 

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Click the flyer below to sign up!

 

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The 2025-2026 Direct Donation will kick off soon!  We welcome ongoing donations, and if you have already donated, employer matches.

This drive funds essential programs like field trips, assemblies, teacher stipends, and supplies. The PTO aims to spend $145 per student. Please consider donating this amount for your Hardy student. Any contribution is still appreciated and helpful!

 

 

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Hardy PTO is a group of caregivers, teachers, and staff organized to support learning and positive relations in our Hardy School community in Arlington, MA. Read about our Community Standards here.

 

All members of the Hardy community are automatically a part of the PTO. There is no fee to join. We welcome you and your input at any time. Learn more here about Hardy PTO programs, events, and volunteer opportunities!

 

Click here for Hardy Elementary School Basics 

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Hardy PTO Meeting: Wednesday, October 15 from 6:30-8PM

 

Join the meeting in-person at the Hardy Library (enter through the main entrance)

or on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3505513733?pwd=lMWUNQlgVJ4Ch9oYF7mEjNceNhJBcu.1

Meeting ID: 350 551 3733

Passcode: 67JvJh

 

Join us at our monthly PTO meeting!

Join our group discussions about Hardy events, fundraisers curriculum, and issues, and hear directly from our principal and teacher representative(s). 

 

The PTO president provides an agenda which includes a budget update from the treasurer, updates from committee leaders, and new business (upcoming events, PTO-sponsored programs and spending). 

 

You can participate in the conversation or just listen in. All are welcome. All are encouraged to participate. All Hardy caregivers are officially voting members.  

 

If you have a question or topic you would like to discuss (time permitting), please email president@hardypto.com in advance.

  

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Meet Our Mascot: Hardy the Husky!

 

 

 

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 Ways to Give Back via Amazon Wish Lists:

 

1.  EATS Snacks - snacks are provided to children who can't afford them or forgot them.

 

2.  Teacher bathroom supplies.

 

3.  Commonly needed cleaning/hygiene supplies.

 

4.  Teacher & Staff Wish Lists and Preferences

 

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For Incoming Kindergarten Families - Facebook Group

Families of incoming Kindergarten students are invited to join the private Facebook group Hardy Arlington Kindergarten 25-26 (Graduates 5th Grade 2031).

 

This group is a great place to connect with other families and find out about K specific info.

 

Hardy Elementary can be found on Facebook too, click here. 

Arlington Public Schools - Job Openings!

 

From teachers, aides, substitute teachers and more - there are lots of positions open at APS.  Click here to see open job postings in the district.