From our entire team at Harvey School District 152, we wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving! We’re always thankful for all of our students, staff and community members who make this community such a special place. Thank you for your partnership in our students’ education!
Forty-eight Holmes Elementary School students with perfect attendance for the first quarter were treated to a Movie Day! The students got a bag of popcorn, a juice box, and a bag of candy as they spent the afternoon watching Super Mario Brothers in the gym.
Our buildings will be closed for Thanksgiving break from Wednesday, Nov. 22 through Friday, Nov. 24. Enjoy the week ahead with your loved ones!
Recently, our Board of Education approved our 2023-2028 Strategic Goals!
Ensure academic engagement and growth for all students
Support a learning environment that is safe, inclusive, and engaging for all students
Grow and maintain a work environment that recruits and retains high-quality staff
Enhance communication and community relations
Provide a safe and effective learning environment with fiscal responsibility
These goals were developed by stakeholder feedback including focus groups and surveys. Next, our board and administration will begin working from these goals to then develop specific strategies over the next couple of years. Learn more about the process: https://www.harvey152.org/page/strategic-plan
Thank you to all of our community members for your continued direction and guidance!
Today is School Board Members Day in Illinois! We are grateful for this incredible group of community leaders who care for our students, staff and families. Thank you for all that you do for the success of our district!
Myra Gardner, President
Janet Rogers, Vice President
Teresa Cameron, Secretary
Sandra Contreras, Member
Linda Hawkins, Member
Casey Nesbit, Member
Joseph Whittington, Jr., Member
As a reminder, tomorrow Nov. 15, is a school improvement day. Students will be released at 12:30 p.m.
In observance of Veterans Day, there will be no school tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 10.
Last week Holmes Elementary School celebrated Red Ribbon Week! Students learned about the importance of living a drug-free life, received different Red Ribbon items, and had a Red Ribbon Spirit Week. On Tuesday, students were "Drug Free, from their Head to their Toes." The students really went all out!
Our district PBIS program promotes positive behavior within our school buildings. Students who are recognized for their positive behavior have a chance to win prizes each month! The PBIS raffle winners for the month of October include Verania Orozco (4th Grade), Georven Johnson Jr. (2nd Grade), Maximillian Santana (1st Grade).
Many thanks to Pam Banks at Restoration Ministries for donating different items to support PBIS at HES!
Red Ribbon Spirit Week Dress Down!
As a reminder, tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 1 is a School Improvement Day. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Harvey 152 Central Office team wore PINK FOR POWER in support of those going through this difficult battle.
As a reminder, parent teacher conferences are being held tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 26 and Friday, Oct. 27. Also, there is no school for students on Friday, Oct. 27.
Harvey School District 152 is always proud to support our community! We loved participating in the Hands Across Harvey event bringing our community together! #HAH2023
Last week, we celebrated Boss’s Day at the District office! We’re incredibly grateful for our leaders, Interim Superintendent Dr. Lela Bridges and Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations Ms. Dana Nichols. Thank you for your dedication to our students, staff and community!
Holmes Elementary School celebrated Boss’s Day with a surprise breakfast last week! Thank you to Principal Ms. Gabriela Delgado and Assistant Principal Mr. Patrick Gronbech Principal for all that you do!
It is National School Bus Safety Week! Thank you to all of our bus drivers and partner Alltown Bus Service for their dedication to our students’ safety to and from school each day.
As a reminder, tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 20 is the end of the first quarter. Students have an early dismissal and will be released at 12:30 p.m.
Earlier this month, Alpha Kappa Alphas sorority (Phi Epsilon Omega chapter) planted four trees at Holmes Elementary School. We’re grateful for AKA making the HES campus even more beautiful by donating a total of five trees over the last year!
It is Illinois Principals Appreciation Week! We continually celebrate our principals for their passion and persistence as they strive for educational excellence. We’re grateful for all that they do for the success of our students and staff!
Mr. John Thomas, Riley Early Childhood Center
Ms. Juli Mahorney, Maya Angelou Elementary School
Ms. Brenda Richardson, Whittier Elementary School
Mr. Durrell Anderson, Bryant Elementary School
Ms. Gabriela Delgado, Holmes Elementary School
Dr. Frank Davis, Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Share your notes of gratitude for our principals in the comments below! #ThankAPrincipal #LeadingForward2023
