SPANISH version-Community Alert
This is a special community alert regarding District and student safety.
Harvey 152 "38th Annual Back To School Fun Fest" is coming! Join us on Saturday, September 21st at Brooks Middle School Field for all the excitement, as we welcome back students to a successful 2024-2025 school year. Community Vendors welcomed! Call 708-333-0300 ext. 123 for details.
What a great start to the year!
Congratulations to Whittier School for receiving the "AdoptAClassroom.org" grant from International Subaru of Orland Park. They believe all children deserve a quality education, and as such, they want to do their part to help provide some of the resources necessary for our students to learn and thrive in the classroom. They will be adopting 6 classroom at Whittier School this September. Thanks to Carlos Uribe and the team at International Subaru of Orland Park.
Join our partners Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, this weekend, August 11th, for their 25th Annual "BACK TO SCHOOL" rally from 12pm-3pm. Meet us at Holmes School for an amazing time to celebrate students headed back to school.
Last month, Harvey Educational Foundation hosted their 27th Annual Golf Outing! The event took place at Glenwoodie Golf Club in Glenwood with more than 106 participants. Along with their annual gala, this event raises funds for teacher mini grants. Thank you to the Foundation for their continued support of our students and staff!
Mark your calendars! The first day of school of the 2024-25 school year in Harvey School District 152 is Monday, August 19. We can’t wait to see our students and staff back in the buildings!
Beginning next month, registration for new and returning Pre-K-8th grade students will take place on the following dates and times at Brooks Middle School (14748 Wallace St. Harvey, Ill.).
- Tuesday, Aug. 6: 1-7 p.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 7: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Thursday, Aug. 8: 1-7 p.m
- Saturday, Aug.10: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
As a reminder, Harvey School District 152 buildings will be closed July 4 and 5 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
The summer issue of the Harvey School District community newsletter will be in mailboxes soon! Until then, you can view the digital version on our website. You’ll learn more about our special end-of-year events and graduations, exciting happenings at each school, shoutouts to our community partners, and Dr. Lawrence’s goals for our strategic plan heading into the new school year.
Read now! https://www.harvey152.org/page/district-newsletters
Empower students with us! Harvey School District currently has several open teaching positions at Brooks Middle School! Opportunities include Math, Music/Band, PE, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts. We’re looking for talented and dedicated educators to join our team for the 2024-25 school year!
Learn more and apply today! https://www.harvey152.org/o/harvey152/page/join-our-team
Yes, summer school is in full swing at Bryant Elementary School! From academic challenges between classes to reflective social emotional learning activities, students are excited about learning this summer.
Big congratulations to our 2024 retirees! Harvey School District is grateful for your dedication and commitment to our district, our students and our community. We appreciate each of these staff members sharing their talents with us and we wish them the best in their new adventures!
Rosalba Carbajal
Maria Farfan
Rosie Greer
Patricia Jackson
Delphine Scott
Myra Staples
Congratulations to another member of the Harvey 152 family who is celebrating an educational achievement, Tre’Von M. Wilson! Last month, he graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a Master of Business Management degree with a focus in Business Data Management and Communication. Mr. Wilson is a former student of Bryant Elementary School, Brooks Middle School and graduated from Thornton Township High School’s International Baccalaureate program. Best to you in your future career!
Do you have a recent high school or college graduate that is an alum of Harvey Schools? Send us their photo and information to communications@harvey152.org
Congratulations to District 152 alum, Tanganika D. Watts! She recently graduated from DePaul University with a Masters Degree in Special Education! Ms. Watts attended Maya Angelou Elementary School, Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School, and Thornton Township High School.
This former past President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Lambda Chapter and Student Government Association Illinois Board of Higher Education Representative looks to improve the overall trajectory for Black students, minorities, recent immigrants and underprivileged students in academics.
We’re so proud of you!
Harvey School District 152 recently announced the appointment of Dr. Gloria Carbajal-Trejo as the new Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning and will begin her role on July 1, 2024.
Dr. Trejo has been in education for the past 28 years and has worked for Chicago Public Schools, Bloomington Public Schools and West Chicago District 33. For the past 23 years, Dr. Trejo has worked in West Chicago District 33 in various roles including Lead Teacher, ELL Director, Principal, and Assistant Superintendent.
Dr. Trejo’s goal is to foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where educators and staff feel empowered to innovate and excel. Additionally, she aims to enhance student achievement by implementing data-driven strategies and ensuring equitable access to resources and opportunities for all students.
Learn more about Dr. Trejo: https://www.harvey152.org/article/1646233
Near the end of the school year, Whittier Elementary held a special Whittier en Blanc Party! Students and staff gathered together to dress up in white, eat lunch, dance and socialize. It was a perfect way to wrap up the school year!
Each year, Angel Award recipients are celebrated at each school. In order to receive the award, staff members have to be recognized as outstanding throughout the year by their colleagues. Congratulations to the following Harvey 152 staff members! Thank you for your incredible work this school year that led to this well-deserved recognition!
Riley PreK: Candelaria Linares
Angelou Elementary School: LaWanna Wortham
Bryant Elementary School: Donna Thompson-Bey
Holmes Elementary School: Arma Adams
Whittier Elementary School: Marandia Bledsoe
Brooks Middle School: Michelle Brumfield
Central Office: Luz Jimenez
Harvey School District 152 will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
