HARDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1239 North Rhode Island Ave., Mason City, Iowa 50401-1441

Phone: 641-421-4406

Fax: 641-421-3365

Michael Penca

Principal

Welcome to the Harding Elementary webpage!

Harding Elementary is K-5 school with approximately 420 students. The professional and caring staff is committed to providing a safe and respectful environment that develops responsible learners.

The Mason City Community School District develops goals that focus on improving student performance. The district’s long-range goals are:

• The reading, mathematics and science achievement for all students will increase each year with a special focus on raising the achievement of at risk students. Achievement will be measured by the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills or the Iowa Tests of Educational Development.

• The district’s graduation rate will increase each year with a special focus on raising the graduation rate of at risk students.

Parents are an integral part of a child’s school success. Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled throughout the school year to share students’ progress and to develop positive relationships between school and families. Parents are encouraged to attend school events and Harding PTO meetings, volunteer, eat lunch at school with your child, and assist with our fundraiser and events.

Thank you for visiting the Mason City Community School District website and the Harding Elementary webpage. Also included at this site is our monthly parent newsletter, staff directory, and school calendar. Please feel free to contact the school at (641) 421-4406 for further information.

Sincerely,

Michael A. Penca

Principal