Our mission at Harding is to provide quality instructional programs which offer each child the opportunity to achieve their highest potential. In addition, success-oriented activities motivate students toward highly positive self-esteem, creating the foundation for successful, independent, and productive individuals who have respect for others and for the world in which they live.Harding Elementary first opened its doors in 1959. It is named after Ruth Clarke Harding, a career educator, who taught at the old Hawthorne School from 1920-1933. She then took on the role of Principal at Roosevelt Elementary where she remained until 1956. Harding Elementary is dedicated to applying the same commitment and dedication as Ruth in the day-to-day instruction and mentoring of each and every student.