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These three words are the heart of our mission at Harding Academy. We teach students to love others, think creatively, and live courageously.
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Students love that they get to be so many things at Harding Academy. From physics to pottery to horticulture, we provide a creative space for students to explore their interests and grow their talents.
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"We LOVE Harding. Enrolling our daughter at Harding was the best decision we could have made for her education and her spiritual growth."
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"The quality of the musicals continues to blow me away. It has been a rewarding experience for my kid, and it has helped her find her community at Harding."
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"My child's coaches push him when needed, encourage him while he tries, and celebrate with him when he reaches a goal."
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"I love that we have a diverse teaching staff as well as diverse students. I'm so thankful for this being important to the core of our school."
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"I feel like our teachers genuinely care about my kids and our family. They make an effort to connect with my children and form meaningful relationships with them."
Teaching for Transformation
We inform to transform. When students in African American history learn about Ida B. Wells, they discover how to be justice seekers today. When students build robots in engineering, they explore the universal order in all of creation. Every class at Harding Academy is built for this kind of academic and spiritual growth.
Featured Events
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Senior Exams
May 5, 2026 - May 7, 2026
EOY Sports Assembly (grades K–5)
May 6, 2026 @ 8:25 AM
LEAP Music Recital | O. O. Emmons Auditorium
May 7, 2026 @ 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Senior Celebration Day
May 8, 2026 @ 7:45 AM - 3:00 PM
1:30-3:00 Last Senior Walk-in, Class of 2026 Senior Video and College Signing Day Video, Yearbook Ceremony - Parents welcome to attend
Band Banquet
May 8, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
All Choruses Spring Concert
May 9, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
Celebrate 85 years of Mr. Chester
May 9, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
Come celebrate 85 years of Mr. Chester by joining us at the Harding Academy Choral Spring Concert on May 9th at 6:30 p.m. in the O.O. Emmons auditorium. Alumni and friends of the A Cappella chorus will be invited to sing with Mr. Chester, Ms. Campbell '16 (our current choral director), and the current A Cappella chorus followed by a birthday celebration in the Lower School lunchroom until 8:30 p.m. We would love to see 85 alumni and friends of the chorus program over the years come out for a wonderful night of music, fellowship, and saying thank you to a man who shaped our legacy of choral excellence. We hope to see you there!
Check out some pictures of Jim Chester over the years at Harding Academy.
Meeting for Parents of Rising Seniors
May 12, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
5th Grade Farewell Chapel
May 13, 2026 @ 8:20 AM
Spring Program (grades 3–5)
May 14, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
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