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Latest news

Summer Feeding Announced

Summer feeding will take place at JJ Jones Intermediate School. Contact Celena or Melissa with questions at 336-786-8355.

Are you riding the bus with us?

The transportation department is preparing for next year's bus routes. All families with a student currently in kindergarten through 11th grade need to complete the form.

SEE Now Open!

Due to limited funding, SEE sessions will be paid camp experiences for 2025. If there is not enough interest, these camps may not be held. View and register here.

Our Schools At a Glance

  • Customizable Learning Options
  • Leader in Me Lighthouse School
  • STEAM
    Science Technology Engineering
    Arts and Mathematics Classes
    Weekly
  • 4 Cafeterias serving hot breakfast
    and lunch meals
  • Spanish Dual Language
    Immersion Classes
    +
    Spanish for All
  • Walking School Bus

Welcome to Tharrington Primary School

leader in me
Do you want your child to lead, innovate, and serve?
 
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary (BHT) has the programming that allows students opportunities to lead through their nationally recognized Leader in Me program, materials to innovate through their Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) framework, and the encouragement to serve others thanks to a dedicated and loving staff.
 
BHT is where students discover their greatness as they are supported by 2-3 adults per class for small group instruction in math and reading. Small group instruction allows students to be supported where they are in their learning so they will grow to reach their full potential. Students enjoy offerings such as:
-athletic fields access
-bus transportation
-a diverse student population
-field trips
-global exposure
-Granite City Greenway access
-guidance
-Letterland*
-physical education
-multiple playgrounds
-small class sizes
-STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics)
-technology in all classrooms
-Walking School Bus*
 
*National Recognized Programming/Events
**Lottery-based program