Ardena Elementary School

355 Adelphia Road

School District

Howell Township Public
Grade

3-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:10
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on January 31, 2024

Ardena is a great school filled with great teachers and has a welcoming environment.
Submitted by parent on August 31, 2017

The most important thing about this school is that it is concerned with the educational and moral development of children. Excellent counselors, psychologists and teachers.
Submitted by parent on December 16, 2016

We have had three kids go through Ardena. They experienced caring teachers and a challenging curriculum.
Submitted by other on September 29, 2015

How obnoxious that the Aredena school PTA requires families to be paid members of the PTA to volunteer at the school. How about starting with volunteer background checks and tracking how many times certain parents are allowed in the school. Bias and unsafe.
Submitted by parent on June 24, 2013

We have two kids in Ardena. This is a wonderful school. Principal, Dr. Pennell, runs the school very well. All of my kids' teachers are great too, and they truly care about the students. In recent years, I see that the school has begun to adopt a couple of teaching principles, including "Seven Habits" and "The Leader in Me". Rather than just being lip service, these programs are instilled into our kids' study habits and daily lives. As parents, we are also reinforcing them at home. I truly believe that they will help our kids to do well and strive for greatness in the long run.
Submitted by teacher on October 27, 2012

I've been working for Howell Township Schools for 12 years. During those 12 years I've worked in 7 of the districts 13 schools. Of all the schools I've worked at, Ardena School is by far the best! It is the best because the staff & administrative leadership truly care about the kids. Ardena staff members go above & beyond the call of duty, and their hard work shows. I only wish my kids went here!
Submitted by other on October 06, 2011

There have been many changes in this school over the past year. All for the worst! It was once a great school and family oriented. Unfortunately, the budget cuts made class sizes larger and 1/3 of the lower grades will need an interpetor in order to teach causing the majority of student to lack an education at all. I would choose a private school if you are districted to go here.
Submitted by parent on October 28, 2010

It is the best. There is a caring staff of great educators. The children that come out of that school have a reputation of being great students as they move on to middle school -- from the respect that they carry for others to the way that they approach their school work.
Submitted by parent on October 28, 2010

I love that Ardena teaches children about the importance of character in addition to academics. Our children need both to be successful.
Submitted by parent on August 23, 2010

My son transferred from another school to Ardena. We were concerned about the transition; Dr Pennell personally gave my son and I a tour of the school while it was in session so he could see the other children. She asked him what he was thinking during the tour and addressed his questions;his mind was put at ease. The other teachers were all supportive to his adjustment and communicated with me regularly throughout the school year with his progress. He said he liked Ardena more than his other school. The children at Ardena look out for the "new" kids, show them around school. He was so pleased too when he was invited to sit at a lunch table with his classmates. He said it made him feel welcomed. My questions were welcomed always--and there were many. He had a wonderful 3 years at Ardena.
Submitted by parent on May 05, 2010

I have two children in Ardena and love it. All the staff are warm and friendly, my daughters love the family atmosphere, and I am thrilled with the quality of education they are receiving.
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