Harvey School District 152 is Hiring for the 2024-25 School Year!
Each day, our staff members empower our students to succeed. We are looking ahead to next year and searching for dedicated educators and specialty positions to make a positive impact in our school community. We have a variety of positions open including teachers, support staff, special services and counselors!
Learn more and apply today! https://www.harvey152.org/o/harvey152/page/join-our-team
It is National Assistant Principals Week! Thank you to our incredible team of Assistant Principals who are dedicated to supporting our students and staff. We appreciate all that you do each day!
Ms. Carlene Matthews, Bryant Elementary School
Mr. Patrick Gronbech, Holmes Elementary School
Ms. Joi Lewis, Angelou Elementary School
Mr. Curtis Young, Whittier Elementary School
Mr. Robert Rizzo, Brooks Middle School
Ms. Michelle Brumfield, Brooks Middle School
Next week, April 1-5, there is no school. Happy Spring Break to our students and staff! Enjoy the week off! Classes resume on Monday, April 8.
As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow, Friday, March 29. Enjoy the day!
Superintendent Dr. Lawrence recently attended the Illinois Association of School Boards South Cook Division Meeting! The session was focused on informative and engaging talks around equity in our schools and communities. We’re excited to have these conversations happening to move our school districts forward.
Attention Harvey School District Families: Your feedback is valued! If you haven’t completed the 5Essentials survey, please do so by the deadline this Friday, March 29!
Completing this short survey will share valuable information with our district to help us improve. Learn more and complete the survey today!
https://www.harvey152.org/article/1478044
We love seeing community service and connections happening within our schools! Brooks Middle School National Junior Honor Society students recently read books to younger students at Bryant Elementary School. Way to go!
As a reminder, there is no school for students on Thursday, March 21 for Parent Teacher Conferences, and there is no school for students on Friday, March 22 for a Staff Institute Day. Enjoy the extended weekend!
Tomorrow, Friday, March 15 is a School Improvement Day! Students will be released at 12:30 p.m.
Superintendent Dr. Lawrence is proud to partner with State Representative, and Harvey alum, Will Davis to advocate for all of South Suburban Cook County! It takes a village to raise our students and a concerted effort bringing together home, school and the community.
Your input is needed and matters! Parents are encouraged to complete the Illinois 5Essentials survey, which is open through March 29. Completing this short survey will share valuable information with our district to help us improve. In order to access the results, we need a 20% response rate!
Learn more and complete the survey today!
https://www.harvey152.org/article/1478044
Last week was our District Math Bowl and there was some fierce competition.
Congratulations to the dedicated math coaches and each of the competitors!
The following students will go on to compete with surrounding districts at Prairie State College for the Regional Division Math Bowl Competition on May 2-3.
Division A Grades 1&2 Coach: Kelly Henderson (Whittier)
Students: Messiah Roberson and Avarie Randall (Grade 1) Aliyah Imthiyas Denver Johnson (Grades 2)
Division B Grades 3&4 Coach: Amanda Mazanec (Whittier)
Students: Patricia Randle and Jocelyn Sanchez (Grade 3) Jaliee Porter and Yusef Ali (Grade 4)
Division C grades 5&6 Coach: Cherita Durham (Whittier/ Brooks)
Students: Taylor Lyles and Jayden Guzman (Grade 5) Alfonzo Nunez and Akimaah Tutwiler (Grade 6)
Division D Grades 7&8 Coaches: Jerril Jones and Candace Litherland (Brooks Junior High)
Students: Rose Joseph and Michael Lopez (Grade 7) Lionel Figero and Brianna Martinez (Grade 8)
Last month, the Harvey Educational Foundation held their Annual Gala! This special event celebrates individuals who have supported the school district and the Harvey community while raising funds for educational grants awarded to Harvey School District 152 educators.
Each year, honoree nominations are requested from staff members and the selections are made by the Foundation board members. We’re proud to share the 2023-24 Foundation Gala Honorees:
Betsy Lipscomb, Certified Staff
Rosie Greer, Support Staff
Representative Will Davis, Community Advocate
One Church One School-United Faith Center Ministries, Harvey, Illinois
Learn more about the Educational Foundation and its board members: https://www.harvey152.org/page/educational-foundation
Public schools are the heart of our communities! We’re proud to continue to share the amazing work happening in Harvey School District 152 and are so grateful for our dedicated staff members and our inspiring students.
#PSW24 #PublicSchoolProud https://www.publicschoolproud.org
Last week, Harvey School District 152 hosted the annual district-wide Black History Month event honoring the past and inspiring the future. We’re incredibly proud of the wonderful student performances!
We are grateful for all of the community members who attended. A huge thank you to all of the students, staff and families for organizing an incredible event and sharing your talents!
Join us tonight, Feb. 22, for our District-wide Celebrate Black History All Day, Every Day event!
We look forward to celebrating Black History through student and staff presentations at Brooks Middle School at 6 p.m. All community members are welcome to attend! Refreshments are available beginning at 5 p.m.
Superintendent Dr. Lawrence recently stopped by to visit our students in the District Math Bowl. Thank you to our dedicated math coaches and good luck to the competitors!
Congratulations to the newly inducted National Junior Honor Society students at Brooks Middle School! Leadership, Citizenship, Character, Service and Scholarship are the five pillars on which our students will excel. Congratulations and best to you in your continued success!
In observance of Presidents Day, Harvey School District 152 will be closed on Monday, Feb. 19. There will be no school for students or staff. Enjoy the long weekend!
Superintendent Dr. Lawrence celebrated with the highest performing scholars at Brooks Middle School at their ice cream social! While walking through the building, he enjoyed viewing decorated hallways featuring Black History month displays. Shout out to Ms. Buchanan for the interactive HBCU visits!
