“School is the place to bee!” As a way to increase student attendance, Maya Angelou Elementary School held an attendance motto contest among students. Congratulations to third grade student Brooklyn as she was announced the winner for her motto and design!
Her design was placed on t-shirts and sold for only $5, thanks to District 152 Educational Foundation funding. As a reward for all students, they were encouraged to wear their shirts in place of their uniforms. And students who earned “perfect or good attendance” (missing 0-5 days of school), were awarded with lunch from McDonald’s!
The Stock Market Game is an online national competition built for students in grades 4-12 to learn more about economics, investing and personal finance. Our students competed in the Southwest Region and earned third place overall! Congratulations to our bright investors Brian, Michael, Jaylen and CeJay and their club sponsor Ms. Hackett!
Learn more about The Stock Market Game from the Brooks Broadcasting Club.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Wwcf9Pdq7s
Before the last day of school, Maya Angelou Elementary School students wrote thank you notes to their teachers! Kindergarten students were grateful for the assistance of the fifth grade students in preparing their notes.
Our staff members ended the school year with a memorable End of Year Celebration! Congratulations to all of our employees on a job well done. Similarly to our students, staff members who had perfect attendance were presented with an award! Also, each building selected an Angel Award recipient who was an outstanding staff member throughout the year!
As the school year came to a close, Maya Angelou Elementary School’s 4th and 5th grade teams worked together to analyze data and celebrate great growth in the students during the school year!
Holmes Elementary School students ended the year strong. A total of 73 students had perfect attendance for the month of May! They were rewarded with an ice cream social and were entered into a raffle for a chance to pick a prize from the HES Treasure Box!
Congratulations to our Riley Pre-K graduates! Our families and staff members celebrated together to wish the students well as they begin kindergarten next school year. Way to go!
And that’s a wrap . . . the last day of school is here! Thank you to all of our students, families and staff who have made this year a success. We wish everyone a safe and happy summer!
Holmes Elementary School recently hosted Career Day! More than 14 different professionals shared details of their careers with our students. Many thanks to all of these wonderful professionals sharing their time with us!
Mayra Gonzalez, Global Space Interior Designer
Marilu Gonzalez, Assistant Principal TTHS
Deputy Sheriff Stefana Castillo and Deputy Maurice Ashford, Cook County Sheriff
Vincent Edwards-Townes,Truck Driver
Harvey Fire Department
Casey Nesbit, Chemist and Harvey School District Board Member
Francisco Farfan, Chicago Police Department
Theresa Cameron, Flight Attendant
Patricia Mesarina-Long, Financial Center Manager
Omar Serrato, Human Resources
Alejandra Flores, Market Analysis
Amethyst Davis, Journalist
Vernita Cockrell, Lawyer
Brooks Middle School students have had the opportunity to participate in a workshop called “EmpowerHER”. Professional women from the community organize a girls’ mentoring program called “Polished Pebbles” where they invite students to have conversations with students about growing into adulthood.
Several students even traveled to the city for a behind-the-scenes tour of RPM Seafood!
Holmes Elementary School students have gone wild with some FUN trips to the zoo! Earlier this month, our kindergarten through second grade students took a field trip to Brookfield Zoo and our third through fifth grade students visited Lincoln Park Zoo.
In observance of Memorial Day, Harvey School District 152 will be closed on Monday, May 29.
As a reminder, tomorrow is an early dismissal day. Students will be released at 12:30 p.m.
Happy Graduation Day to our eighth grade students! We’re incredibly proud of each of our students and wish them the best in their upcoming high school career!
Author Tracy Watland visited Mrs. Kowalski’s kindergarten class at Maya Angelou Elementary School! Ms. Watland’s book, “Abby’s Magic Music,” teaches children about forgiveness. The students loved listening to the story, “playing” the guitar, and taking home butterfly magnets.
Congratulations to our Harvey alumni who graduated from high school this past weekend! We’re incredibly proud of your accomplishments. Best of luck on your future endeavors!
Last Friday, Brooks Middle School students danced the night away at the 2023 Masquerade Ball! Many thanks to everyone involved in making this event a night to remember!
Staff members at Whittier Elementary School are STARS all year round! Last week, in honor of staff appreciation week, employees were celebrated with a red carpet, Hollywood stars and a delicious lunch.
Harvey School District is currently hiring for the 2023-24 school year! We have a variety of open positions available. View and apply today!
https://www.applitrack.com/harvey/onlineapp/default.aspx
Last week, Harvey School District hosted a Grandparents and Parent Volunteer Celebration! Our schools depend on the amazing community members who volunteer to ensure success at various events and programs. Grandparents and parents, thank you for all that you do to support our schools!
Also, thank you to our board members Mr. Whittington, Mrs. Gardner, Ms. Hawkins for attending!
