Message from the Principal

 Photograph of Mr. Miele greeting visitors Dear Ward families,

On behalf of the William B. Ward Elementary School community, I welcome you to our school. Thank you for visiting our website and taking the time to learn about Ward. I would like to say how proud and impressed I am with our staff, students and families here. Amazing things are happening at Ward every day, in the classrooms and beyond.
I know that together we will continue to grow and improve upon our success so far. As always, my door is open. If you ever have a question or concern, please do not hesitate to contact me. I can be reached via email at fmiele@nredlearn.org.

Sincerely,
Franco J. Miele, Principal

School Announcements

  • COVID-19 Screening Flowchart

    The district is providing a COVID-19 Screening Flowchart for Symptomatic Students or Staff.

    Please see attached flowchart.

    William B. Ward Elementary School

  • COVID-19 Screening Flowchart

    The district is providing a COVID-19 Screening Flowchart for Symptomatic Students or Staff.

    Please see attached flowchart.

    William B. Ward Elementary School

  • Welcome Back to the 2020 - 2021 School Year

    Welcome back to the 2020 – 2021 school year at Ward!  It goes without saying that this is a year like no other, but we are an amazing and resilient community.  I know that our students, families, and staff will all come together, as we always do, to make this a fantastic year!
     
    If you ever have a question or concern, please do not hesitate to contact me.  Please make note of the change in my email address.  I can be reached via email at fmiele@nredlearn.org.
     
    Franco J. Miele
    Principal, Ward School
     
     
     
     
     
     
    William B. Ward Elementary School

  • Happy Summer from the Ward School Staff

    William B. Ward School Staff would like to thank our students and parents for all of their hard work this school year.  We have made a video to send our wishes for a Happy Summer to all of our students: You can view it by clicking here. Please remember "The sun is always shining at Ward School."  To our fifth graders moving on to middle school, "Congratulations on your graduation!" Here is a message for our Class of 2020. You can view it here.

    William B. Ward Elementary School

  • Ward School Greeting

    William B. Ward School has been closed because of the Corona Virus. Our Principal, Mr. Miele has a special message to share. 

    You can view it by clicking here. 

    William B. Ward Elementary School

  • Ward School Celebrates Unity Day

    In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month, Ward School is celebrating Unity Day by wearing the color orange on October 23rd. We know that the end of bullying begins with each of us.

    William B. Ward Elementary School

  • Principal For the Day

    Recently, William B. Ward Elementary School selected our "Principal For The Day" during the PTA's Welcome Back BBQ.  She joined the administrative team for today.

    William B. Ward Elementary School

  • Assistant Principal For the Day

    William B. Ward Elementary School selected our "Assistant Principal For The Day" recently during the PTA's Welcome Back BBQ.  He joined the administrative team for today.

    William B. Ward Elementary School

  • Welcome to Ward Elementary School

    William B. Ward Elementary School is located in New Rochelle, New York. A strong academic program not only stresses mastery of basic skills - reading, writing, and mathematics - but includes a comprehensive social studies program and an in-depth inquiry based science program.  Our school also offers Dual Language and FLES instruction in grades K through five. These enrichment programs provide students with the opportunity to learn a second language.

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Calendar of Events

  • Trinity Read-a-Thon/Dr. Seuss Day

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • NRHS Spring Coaches Meeting

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Board of Education Meeting

    Regular Meeting

    Jefferson

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Barnard PTA Book Fair

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Barnard PTA Book Fair

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • NAHS Induction Ceremony

    NRHS

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Science Research Program WESEF Practice Night

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Ward Spirit Day

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Webster Magnet Open House

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Barnard PTA Book Fair

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Barnard PTA Book Fair Family Night

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Davis Initial Kindergarten Registration Week

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Trinity Kindergarten Registration

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Davis PTA Meeting

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Jefferson PTA Meeting

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Webster PTA Meeting

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Barnard PTA Meeting

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Columbus and Webster Magnet Lottery Applications Due

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Davis Fun Run Fundraiser Begins

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Ward Popcorn Friday

    City School District of New Rochelle
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Highlights

  • Students wearing Ward gear for Ward Spirit Day.

    Ward Spirit Day 

  • A first grade class wearing orange for Unity Day at Ward School

    Ward School celebrates Unity Day.

  • Mr. Miele's "Principal For the Day" in his office.

  • Mr. Miele's "Principal For the Day" greeting members of the Ward Community in the hallways.

  • Student serving as Assistant Principal For The Day

    William B. Ward Elementary "Assistant Principal For the Day"

  • Fifth grade students sitting in the auditorium for the Read-A-Thon

    Fifth grade students were ready for the Ward Read-A-Thon.

  • Kindergarten students gathered for the Ward Read-A-Thon Celebration in the auditorium.

    Kindergarteners gathered for the Ward Read-A-Thon Celebration.

  • Third grade students sitting in the auditorium for the Read-A-Thon

    Third grade students were ready for the Ward Read-A-Thon.

  • Teachers share the new goal of 2,650,000 minutes of reading.

    Ward School has a new reading challenge for this year's Read-A-Thon: 2,650,000 minutes.

  • Teacher share a Brown Bear cutout during the Ward Read-A-Thon Celebration

    Celebrating characters and places from some of our favorite books at the Ward Read-A-Thon.

  • Teachers shared last year's total of 2,500,000 minutes of reading.

    Last year students read 2,500,000 minutes during the Read-A-Thon

  • Mr. Tarantino dressed as Luke Skywalker for the celebration.

    Passport to Reading 

  • Teachers presenting the them for the Ward Read-A-Thon

    Teachers presented to Read-A-Thon Kick-off Celebration

  • Ward School sign with fall flowers

    Welcome to Ward School in the Fall

  • Mr. Miele and Ms. Lilia Hafid, "Principal for the Day"

    Lilia Hafid, "Principal for the Day" with Mr. Miele.

  • Administrator and teachers welcoming visitors

    Administration and teachers welcome visitors to Ward School.

  • Photograph of Mr. Miele, Mr. Mariano Rivera and students

    Mr. Mariano Rivera visited Ward School

  • Photograph of Ward School's courtyard

    William B. Ward Elementary School

  • Picture of teachers participating in the Thanksgiving Parade

    Thank you for organizing Ward School's participation in the New Rochelle Thanksgiving Parade.

  • Photo of William B. Ward staff and students participating in the Thanksgiving Day parade.

    William B. Ward staff and students participated in the Thanksgiving Day parade.

  • Photo of William B. Ward staff and students participating in the Thanksgiving Day parade.

    William B. Ward staff and students participated in the Thanksgiving Day parade.

  • Photo of William B. Ward students participating in the Thanksgiving Day parade.

    William B. Ward staff and students participated in the Thanksgiving Day parade.

  • Photo of William B. Ward staff and students participating in the Thanksgiving Day parade.

    William B. Ward staff and students participated in the Thanksgiving Day parade.

  • Photo of William B. Ward staff and students participating in the Thanksgiving Day parade.

    William B. Ward staff and students participated in the Thanksgiving Day parade.

  • Photo of William B. Ward staff and students participating in the Thanksgiving Day parade.

    William B. Ward staff and students participated in the Thanksgiving Day parade.

Our Mission

Ward School takes pride in its diverse, nurturing and supportive learning community.
Our mission is to empower students to become empathetic and caring individuals who strive to grow
and reach their fullest potential academically, socially and emotionally.
Together, we will instill a love of learning by embracing students' unique talents.

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