Kenilworth's Harding Elementary School Principals' Summer Update

Harding Elementary School in Kenilworth is initiating final preparations for the start of the new academic year under the direction of Principal Ronald Bubnowski. The school year begins on Tuesday, September 8, with administrators asking families to strictly adhere to the designated morning arrival window.

Students must arrive at the campus between 8:30 a.m. and 8:40 a.m. to report directly to their assigned homerooms. Union County Life reviewed the district scheduling guidelines, which state that core academic instruction begins promptly at 8:45 a.m., followed by a standard afternoon student dismissal at 3:00 p.m.

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Official teacher and classroom assignments have been published and remain accessible to families through the Genesis Parent Portal. The school administration emphasized that all homeroom placements are final and cannot be modified. The building utilizes four distinct drop-off locations to manage morning traffic, including Door 3 at the front playground, Door 5 on 18th Street for kindergarteners, Door 16 near the gymnasium loop, and Door 17 adjacent to the main office. Incoming fifth-grade scholars are reminded to bring their school-issued Chromebook laptops with them on the first day.

The building has also scheduled a special tribute on Friday, September 11, to mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Students will participate in a structured Day of Good Deeds honoring local police officers, firefighters, and medical first responders. Attendees are encouraged to wear patriotic red, white, and blue clothing for the occasion. Looking ahead at the autumn calendar, the district will be closed on September 21 in observance of Yom Kippur, followed by the annual Back to School Night on September 24.

FAQ:
Q: What are the drop-off locations for students at Harding Elementary School?
A: Families can use Door 3 at the front playground, Door 5 on 18th Street for kindergarten, Door 16 at the gymnasium loop, or Door 17 near the main office.

Q: Can parents request a change to their child's homeroom assignment?
A: No, school administration stated that homeroom lists are final and will not be changed due to strict class size and academic balance factors.

Q: When is the Harding Elementary School Back to School Night?
A: The annual Back to School Night event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 24.