Hatherly School Mission:
The mission of Hatherly School is to promote serious learning in a supportive and caring environment. This learning results in the development and mastery of communication and literacy skills which allow students to express their thoughts and share the thoughts of others. Our math curriculum emphasizes not only computational skills but also the ability to apply mathematical reasoning to problem solving situations. Through a comprehensive Science and Social Science curriculum, Hatherly students are encouraged to investigate and understand their physical and social environment. Character education encourages our students to be contributing and constructive members of their community, possessing the values and conflict resolution skills required by our global society.

Hatherly Elementary School
Together We Make Our School A Success

Hatherly is a vibrant learning community serving students in kindergarten through grade six. At Hatherly, we treasure the belief that wonder is the beginning of wisdom. We understand that our purpose is to cultivate this belief in all students through a comprehensive curriculum that promotes individual growth and success in both the academic and social realms. Further, we value the importance of a solid partnership between home and school in which success is realized when open communication between students, teachers, and parents is embraced.

Hatherly maintains high-quality teaching and learning through a strong interdisciplinary curriculum in which subjects and skills are integrated and embedded through hands-on activities, inquiry-based instructions, and rich and multi-faceted projects. We offer an academically rigorous curriculum aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, which focuses on achieving competence in all the areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, and the arts.

Hatherly supports an inclusive philosophy of learning, offering heterogeneous classes, flexible instructional groups, and support services which are designed to meet the needs of students with diverse learning styles. Classroom teachers collaborate in grade level teams to develop curriculum, share instruction strategies, plan assessments, and review current research. Additionally, specialists work closely with classroom teachers to provide related services in Special Education, Remedial Reading, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational and Physical Therapy and Adaptive Physical Education. Students also receive specialized instruction in Art, Music, and Physical Education on a weekly basis. As well, Hatherly prides itself in preparing technologically proficient students who are equipped with the necessary skills to succeed in the 21st century. Our MacIntosh Curriculum Lab houses a total of 25 I MAC computers, which all students have access to during their scheduled classroom times and throughout the week. Every classroom also has MacIntosh computers which offer opportunities for further practice, integration and advancement with our technology curriculum. Hatherly recognizes our responsibility in preparing students who are ready for the challenges of an ever-changing pluralistic society. Therefore, Character Education is strongly emphasized through the socio-emotional curriculum of the Open Circle School Competency Program and our Guidance Department’s Conflict Resolution Program. These core values are reinforced throughout the daily life at Hatherly.

Hatherly benefits from an active parental community involved in our Parent Teacher Organization and School Council. These groups meet monthly to plan special events, organize fundraisers and develop school improvement goals. They are a vital and essential asset to our continued success. Some longtime activities and traditions at Hatherly School include: Family Pizza or Ice Cream Nights, Hatherly Holiday Breakfast, Hatherly Hoopla Fair, and Ship Shape Day.

Hatherly Elementary School is a nurturing, child-centered environment in which all of its members contribute to lifelong learning. These core values are encapsulated in our school acronym: Honest Achievers Trying Hard Everyday Resulting in Lasting Yearlong and lifelong progress.