Harvey School District 152

Attention Parents: Tomorrow night, Sept. 28, is our Erin’s Law presentation on Google Meet! Harvey School District 152 has scheduled presentations for instruction of Erin’s Law, House Bill-HB 6193 (P.A. 97-1147). Erin’s Law states; “Programs should include techniques to teach children to recognize sexual abuse. Equip them with skills to reduce their vulnerability and encourage them to report the abuse.” Harvey Schools and Tom Kress from Hi Esteem Coaching and Speaking are bringing a dynamic and powerful presentation to your students during the week of Oct. 2. This program teaches students the value in using their powerful voice by saying "STOP" and "NO,” telling their own Personal Hero, keeping NO SECRETS and more. To learn more about this program ahead of time, please attend our Parent Presentation tomorrow. Find more details on our website: https://www.harvey152.org/article/1246706 The Google Meet link will be shared on our website and social media prior to the presentation.

Hispanic Heritage Month is taking place through Oct. 15! Harvey School District 152 recognizes the contributions made by the Hispanic and Latinx community to the history, culture, and achievements throughout our country.

TOMORROW is the big day! We hope you will join us to celebrate the kick off of the 2023-2024 school year with our Back to School Parade and Fun Fest! The parade starts at 10 a.m., followed by food and festivities at Bryant Elementary School at 11 a.m.

Harvey School District presented the Mayor of Harvey Christopher J. Clark with an artifact from 1910! Nineteen years after the establishment of Harvey IL there was a sewing circle class where women were learning to stitch their names. The artifact was discovered by a woman in Idaho, who had a small resale shop, and recently reached out to the district. It was very important for her to get that cloth back to Harvey. Pictured from left to right: Harvey Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. Lela Bridges, Mayor of Harvey Chris Clark, Harvey Schools Board President Myra Gardner and Harvey Alderwoman Colby Chapman.

Harvey School District 152 has scheduled presentations for instruction of Erin’s Law, House Bill-HB 6193 (P.A. 97-1147). Erin’s Law states; “Programs should include techniques to teach children to recognize sexual abuse. Equip them with skills to reduce their vulnerability and encourage them to report the abuse.” Harvey Schools and Tom Kress from Hi Esteem Coaching and Speaking are bringing a dynamic and powerful presentation to your students during the week of Oct. 2. This program teaches students the value in using their powerful voice by saying "STOP" and "NO", telling their own Personal Hero, keeping NO SECRETS and more. To learn more about this program ahead of time, please attend our Parent Presentation on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. on Google Meet. More details are available on our website: https://www.harvey152.org/article/1246706 The Google Meet link will be shared on our website and social media prior to the presentation.

Maya Angelou Elementary families LOVED seeing their newly renovated building where students are learning each day! We were excited to see so many families attend and were grateful to have Harvey Board of Education President Ms. Myra Gardner join us!

As a reminder, tomorrow Wednesday, Sept. 20 is a School Improvement Day. Students have an early dismissal at 12:30 p.m.

Today is IT Professionals Day! Thank you to our technology team for keeping our systems running smoothly and for their dedication to ensuring our staff and students are prepared for each school day! Pictured: Anthony Slatton (Network Specialist), Oscar Herrera (Director of Technology), Said Errachedy (IT Technician)

FIVE MORE DAYS! Harvey School District 152 is proud to present our Back to School Parade and Fun Fest this Saturday, Sept. 23! For the first time since 2019, our parade will take place at 10 a.m. Following the parade, join us for food and FUN at Bryant Elementary School at 11 a.m. We’ll see you there!

Last week, Whittier Elementary School hosted their Open House! Thank you to all of the families who joined us to learn more about what is ahead for their students this school year!

Maya Angelou Elementary School team members are showing their district spirit! Get Ready, Get Set, We’re Moving Forward Together!

Bryant Elementary School kicked off their Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) programming for the year! Staff and students worked together to create goals for the school year including Positivity, Act Respectfully, Wise Choices and Spread Kindness. Way to go, Tigers!

Whittier Families: Join us tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 14, for the Whittier Elementary Open House! Meet your students' teachers and tour the classrooms from 6-7:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!

Our theme for the school year is Get Ready, Get Set, We’re Moving Forward Together! Last Friday was our first Staff Spirit Day!

Holmes Elementary School had an amazing turnout at their Open House! We loved seeing so many students and families in attendance. Also, thank you to Harvey 152 School Board President Ms. Myra Gardner for joining us!

It was a big day for our youngest learners! Last week, Riley Pre-K students began their educational journey in Harvey School District. Thank you to our incredible staff members for making our students feel welcome and excited to learn.

Parent and guardians: With the new school year underway, Harvey School District requests that you review our 2023-2024 Parent/Guardian-Student Handbook and District-Wide Behavior Plan with your child(ren). If you would like a paper copy, please reach out to your school secretary. Thank you and have a wonderful school year! https://www.harvey152.org/page/student-handbook

Maya Angelou Elementary students know that “School is the Place to Bee”! This family arrived on time to school and were walking in at 8:34 a.m. Way to go, Eagles!

In observance of Labor Day, there will be no school on Monday, Sept. 4. Have a wonderful extended weekend!

On Thursday, August 10, Maya Angelou Elementary School held its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! Thank you to our Board of Education, administrators, teachers, students and community members for helping us celebrate! Newly renovated areas of the school include a STEM Lab, student classroom spaces and fine arts areas. We look forward to our students and staff learning and teaching in these beautiful spaces for years to come.