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

  • Half Days 6/24 - 6/26

    William B. Ward Elementary School will have half days on Monday, June 24th, Tuesday, June 25th and Wednesday, June 26th. Dismissal will be at 11:40 on those days.

    William B. Ward Elementary School

  • Ward 5th Grade Graduation

    The Fifth Grade Graduation for William B. Ward Elementary School will be held at 10:30 on Thursday, June 20th at Albert Leonard Middle School.

    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.

    William B. Ward Elementary School

Calendar of Events

  • Opening Day - Staff Only

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Opening Day for Students - Elementary Half Day

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Rosh Hashanah - District Closed

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Rosh Hashanah - District Closed

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Yom Kippur - District Closed

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • NRHS - Half Day - PSAT

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Columbus Day - District Closed

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Half Day - All Schools - Professional Development

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Rapid Dismissal

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Election Day - Staff Only - Professional Development

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Veterans Day - District Closed

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Thanksgiving Recess - District Closed

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Thanksgiving Day - District Closed

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Thanksgiving Recess - District Closed

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Half Day - Elementary

    Parent/Teacher Conferences

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Half Day - Elementary

    Parent/Teacher Conferences

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Winter Recess - No School

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Winter Recess - District Closed

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Christmas Day - District Closed

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Winter Recess - Schools Closed

    City School District of New Rochelle
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Highlights

  • 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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