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MA Snow Day 12-5-25

Due to the heavily predicted and highly anticipated snow coming our way, Mount Airy City Schools will be closed for students on Friday, December 5. Staff members should check their email for more information. We look forward to seeing your #MAsnowday pictures tomorrow on Facebook and Instagram.

Beary Merry Market

Join us on Saturday, December 6th, in the Commons Area of Mount Airy High School! Support student artists and entrepreneurs. Santa will also be on site for pictures!

Our Schools At a Glance

  • Customizable Learning Options
  • AVID
  • STEAM
    Science Technology Engineering
    Arts and Mathematics Classes
    Weekly
  • Cafeteria 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