Harvey School District 152

In case you missed the big news, Harvey School District 152 is excited to welcome ​​Dr. Reginald L. Lawrence II as superintendent! Dr. Lawrence has a total of 32 years of educational experience having served in numerous capacities including elementary and middle school teacher, dean of students, assistant principal, elementary and high school principal, regional superintendent of schools and superintendent of schools. https://www.harvey152.org/article/1390155

Welcome back, students! We’re excited to see everyone again and we’re excited for a fresh new semester together!

Check out a few photos from the Holiday Market at Whittier Elementary. It was great getting to celebrate the holidays with the Harvey community! Enjoy the final days of winter break!

Winter break may be winding down, but we are still looking back at all of the holiday fun that was had in the Harvey community! The central office team was feeling especially festive.

Members of the Harvey Educational Association recently honored past and present leaders of education including: - Mrs. Karen Moore, Teacher at Maya Angelou School - Reg Weaver- Former District 152 Teacher and current advocate for educational excellence - Dr. Lela Bridges-Webb- Interim Superintendent Thank you for your commitment to our district and our students!

Brooks Middle School Junior National Honor Society recently held an induction dinner for students joining the organization and their parents. Congratulations students!

Happy New Year! Here’s to another year of collaborative learning and exciting new opportunities with our students and staff members in 2024.

Bryant’s School Winter wonderland was a big hit. With the support of School Board Vice President Janet Rogers, hundreds of parents and students received toys, books and bikes. We would like to send a special Thank you to Thornton Township Supervisor Tiffany Henyard for sending food boxes throughout the district. Our new Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lawrence and Bryant’s Principal Mr. Anderson enjoyed this amazing event!

Following a superintendent search in partnership with School Exec Connect, Harvey School District 152 is excited to announce the next leader of our district. Dr. Reginald L. Lawrence II has a total of 32 years of educational experience. He has served in numerous capacities including elementary and middle school teacher, dean of students, assistant principal, elementary and high school principal, regional superintendent of schools and superintendent of schools. Welcome Dr. Lawrence! https://www.harvey152.org/article/1390155

Want more celebrations from our holiday week? District 152 Board member Sandra Contreras joined in the “season of giving” excitement with special surprises for the students of Holmes School and our Birth to 3 program. Santa made a special appearance to the program party. Thank you Ms. Contreras!

Before break, Riley Early Childhood Center hosted their Literacy Night! Families and students acted out fun Nursery Rhymes. Thanks to all of the families who attended!

Happy Holidays from Harvey School District 152! We wish you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season.

Harvey School District offices will be closed on Dec. 25 and 26 and Jan. 1 and 2. Enjoy the holiday weekends ahead!

Winter Break is almost here! Students will be out of school from Monday, Dec. 25 through Friday, Jan. 5. Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 8!

The Student Council’s Holiday Gift Shop was a huge success! Bryant Elementary School students enjoyed shopping while seasonal songs played. The students learned about making good shopping decisions, budget planning and the joyful pride of gift giving. Many thanks goes out to our volunteer parents and the Penguin Patch!

We’re incredibly proud of our Brooks Middle School Spelling Bee winners! Congratulations to the top three spellers: Antonio Delgado, Firdoos Vhora and Rose Joseph. Keep up the great work!

Congratulations to the Bryant Elementary School Spelling Bee winners! First Place: Moeen Vahora (Ms. Lyon, 5th grade) Second Place: Saadd Vohra (Ms. Buckhoy, 4th grade) Third Place: Michael Gimm (Ms. Buckhoy, 4th grade) These scholars will advance to the district spelling bee held on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. at Brooks Middle School.

Let’s celebrate the 82 Holmes Elementary School students who had perfect attendance for the month of November! The students got to enjoy Hot Chips and Nacho Cheese. Regular attendance is important for the success of our students. Way to go!

NFINITE Hands and Alderwoman Colby Chapman are hosting their annual Joy of Giving Toy Drive tomorrow! Join us from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brooks Middle School. We hope to see you there!

Join us tomorrow night to cheer on our staff members in the Toy Drive Charity Basketball Game against Harvey City employees! Admission is $5 or a new unopened toy. All proceeds and toys will be donated to the students of our district at Brooks Middle School.