Grades 2 and 3  | Monmouth-Roseville CUSD #238

Harding Primary School serves approximately 220 second- and third-grade students in the Monmouth-Roseville district. We provide a vibrant, student-centered environment designed specifically for this critical stage of early childhood development. These years represent a beautiful transition—a time when foundational skills blossom into deeper critical thinking, growing social independence, and newfound confidence. Our mission is to guide students through this pivotal journey with intentional care, academic rigor, and a strong sense of belonging.

Our school community thrives thanks to a dedicated team of roughly 45 professionals. From our classroom teachers and paraprofessionals to our office, cafeteria, and custodial staff, every adult at Harding is fully invested in student success. Because of our specialized size, we are able to build genuine, meaningful relationships with our students and their families, ensuring that no child navigates these formative years unnoticed.

“When you walk through the doors of Harding, you immediately feel the energy of a team working toward a shared purpose,” says Principal Airyell Gladfelter. “We believe in cultivating an environment where collaboration isn't just a strategy, but a daily practice. We are here to support one another, challenge our students to grow, and celebrate every milestone along the way.”

This collective commitment shines brightly inside our classrooms. Our educators are dedicated to creating brave, inclusive learning spaces where students feel secure enough to take academic risks, ask big questions, and learn from mistakes. Whether we are implementing innovative teaching methods or rallying together to support a school-wide initiative, the Harding staff models the flexibility and resilience we want to see in our students.

Focusing strictly on second and third grade gives Harding a unique advantage within the district. We catch students at a magical age: they still possess the wonder and curiosity of early childhood, but they are rapidly developing their own unique voices and capabilities. As principal, Mrs. Gladfelter is focused on ensuring our leadership and curriculum mirror this exciting growth, blending joyful learning with high expectations.

At Harding Primary School, our promise is simple: we meet every child exactly where they are and give them the tools to reach their full potential. Whether they are arriving as hesitant second graders or promoting to the next building as confident, capable third graders, our students leave Harding knowing they are valued, capable, and ready for the future.