Gardner Elementary School

Gardner Elementary School Principal: Angie Huels Gardner Elementary is named in honor of Edward L. Gardner, who served as principal of Waterloo Jr. High School from 1984 - 2002. Mr.

Gardner was well respected and loved by students, parents, teachers, and administrators as well as community members. He began his education career as a social studies teacher and coach in the ROVA School District, Oneida, Illinois, and was principal at Chester High School before coming to Waterloo. He retired from WJHS in May of 2002 and passed away after a battle with cancer in May of 2003. It i

s with great pride that Waterloo Community Unit School District #5 recognizes the contributions of Ed Gardner as an educator and role model in Waterloo.

08/21/2026

Congratulations to our 4th grade High Five winners! Leif, Jacob, Knox, Colton, Elijah, Jonah, Wrennyn, Summer, and Jocelyn. "Helpful attitude", "giving your best", "positive attitude", "lending a h...

It's a big day at Gardner Elementary! Mrs. Lloyd is officially hanging up the chalk and entering a well-deserved retirem...
05/22/2026

It's a big day at Gardner Elementary! Mrs. Lloyd is officially hanging up the chalk and entering a well-deserved retirement! Congratulations on your last-last day of school! May your summer be super, and your fall truly fabulous! Thank you times 34🧡!

Thank you for all of the years of dedication, passion, and inspiration! You are a cornerstone of our school community, shaping thousands of minds, comforting anxious hearts, and sparking a lifelong love of learning in generations of students. Your impact will reach far beyond the walls of your classroom, and your legacy will live on in every life you’ve touched! We wish you a retirement filled with relaxation, adventure, and the same joy you brought to us every single day!

Congratulations to the following students for winning an Above and Beyond award for the month of May. The trait of the m...
05/22/2026

Congratulations to the following students for winning an Above and Beyond award for the month of May. The trait of the month was Perseverance, “The ability to get through difficult tasks without giving up”. Ryland Griffin, Sullivan Keim, Caleb Glessner, Dixon Swope, Henry Albers, Cason Dahlem, Gracie Craig, Mason Moore, Kiera Dundon, Elizabeth Jafari, Katy Thomas, Amelia Deptula, Henry Gunther, Kylie Long, Cameron May, Lennox Irwin, Mia Mitchell and Kylie Hermann.

Tomorrow is the last day to grab any items that are in the lost and found. All items left after tomorrow will be donated...
05/21/2026

Tomorrow is the last day to grab any items that are in the lost and found. All items left after tomorrow will be donated. Teachers have been walking their classrooms through the cafe to look for anything that might belong to them, but there is still a lot left. Also tomorrow, students should wear their class color t-shirt and appropriate shoes for the dodgeball tournament!

The staff at Gardner Elementary are excited to announce the winner of the Jenny Eckenfels Sunshine Award. Congratulation...
05/21/2026

The staff at Gardner Elementary are excited to announce the winner of the Jenny Eckenfels Sunshine Award. Congratulations to Addy Augustine!!
Jenny was a Special Ed teacher at Gardner, who passed away in February of 2023. This award was created to honor and remember her. She was a ray of light with a heart of gold who was passionate about her students and work. She made everyone she met a better person and made Gardner a better place. She is greatly missed. This is the 4th year for the award, which is for 5th grade students at Gardner. Students who are nominated for this award demonstrate the passion to help others, bring out the best in everyone, and share a smile that shines like a ray of light, all of the traits that were modeled every day by Mrs. Eckenfels. Congratulations to all of our nominees! Mila Acock, Clara Lutz, Adeline May, Sylvia Polacek, Evie Brafford, Josh Brimer, Lola Litteken (not pictured, Nora Wiederhold, Rose Wrozek and Gabriel Cruz).
A BIG Thank you to ALL of Jenny’s family who came this morning to attend the ceremony. Thank you to Jenny’s husband, Jeremy, and her wonderful children, Aubrey and Brayden.

Congratulations to Hailey, Jackson, Breanna, Makenna, Robert, Silas, Emilia, Cole, Nora and Silas (not pictured, Christo...
05/21/2026

Congratulations to Hailey, Jackson, Breanna, Makenna, Robert, Silas, Emilia, Cole, Nora and Silas (not pictured, Christopher). These 5th grade students were recognized this morning and received the Character Award nominated by their homeroom teacher, Coach Hogan and Mr. Brake.

Congratulations to our Girls on the Run participants who ran their 5k on Saturday! Way to go!
05/15/2026

Congratulations to our Girls on the Run participants who ran their 5k on Saturday! Way to go!

Congratulations to our May Team Member of the Month, 5th grade teacher, Mrs. Pam Lloyd! Mrs. Lloyd continually puts time...
05/13/2026

Congratulations to our May Team Member of the Month, 5th grade teacher, Mrs. Pam Lloyd! Mrs. Lloyd continually puts time, effort, and energy into her students and life at school. Mrs. Lloyd exemplifies the qualities of an exceptional leader, mentor, and supporter. She has a passion for teaching and her commitment to excellence serves as an inspiration to us all. Mrs. Lloyd is retiring at the end of this school year and she will be greatly missed at Gardner! Thank you Mrs. Lloyd for everything you have given all these years!

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05/08/2026

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1 Ed Gardner Place
Waterloo, IL
62298

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