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Gardner Elementary celebrates 100th anniversary; students showcase posters and presentations
Summary
Gardner Elementary marked its 100th anniversary at the April 20 school committee meeting with a presentation from students, a poster contest, tree plantings and a video; students from kindergarten through second grade described what the school means to them and were recognized by the committee.
Gardner Elementary School’s centennial celebration was the focus of the school committee’s April 20 meeting spotlight. Principal Mello and teachers presented a short video and more than a dozen students read statements and displayed poster contest entries that described what Gardner means to them.
Highlights presented to the committee included a tree‑planting ceremony to honor the school’s elm trees, a “Roaring Twenties” event and a cafeteria mural project in which every child placed a handprint that will be made into small cardinals. Organizers also described a poster contest held to mark the 100th year; two winners were selected from each grade and their posters were shown to the committee.
Students from kindergarten through second grade read short statements to the committee about what they like at Gardner. Second‑grader Zara Furtado said, “Gardner School means a lot to me. It means awesome respect, empathy, and kindness. Gardner School is a place where kids can learn and have fun too.” First‑grader Aviana Purre said, “Gardner School means a lot to me. I love Gardner School because it is a really fun place. I love my teachers and my friends. When I am at school, I feel happy.”
Committee members praised the students and staff for the presentation and the staff’s community engagement. Superintendent Scott Holcomb and other members called the event a strong example of community support and commended the educators and families who organized activities and attended the meeting.
Why it matters: The presentation highlighted the school’s role in the town’s history and the district’s focus on student social‑emotional development and community involvement. Committee members said the student remarks — which mentioned respect, empathy and kindness — reflected the culture the schools are trying to cultivate.
What’s next: The committee took photographs with the students and asked administrators to share the video and contest pictures more broadly with families and on district channels.
