A child starts their learning journey almost immediately and parents are their first teachers. Harvey School District 152 partners, encourages and supports families with the opportunity to connect with parents, access valuable resources, and feel supported through their parenting journey.
Whether you are looking for information on prenatal care, child development, parenting tips, or a fun way to connect with others in the community, Harvey is here for you!
Our prenatal/birth to three program provides valuable resources free of charge and we are always welcoming new families!
To learn more, call Lead Parent Educator Rasheedah McCamury at 708-796-3788 or visit our website: https://www.harvey152.org/page/birth-to-three-program
We’re proud to share our December community newsletter! You will learn more about our new Strategic Goals, extracurricular activities at each school, our birth-to-three program for families, Foundation grant awardees and more. Harvey School District residents will receive one in their mailboxes soon!
View the complete newsletter on our website: https://www.harvey152.org/page/district-newsletters
Join us next week on Dec. 15 for the Toy Drive Charity Basketball Game! Harvey School District employees will take on Harvey City employees at Brooks Middle School. All proceeds and toys will be donated to the students of our district. Admission is $5 or a new unopened toy. Help us cheer on our staff members!
Next week, NFINITE Hands and Alderwoman Colby Chapman will be hosting their annual Joy of Giving Toy Drive!
It takes place on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brooks Middle School and we hope to see you there!
Harvey Park District is hosting a Lunch-N-Fun with Santa event this Saturday, Dec. 9! Join the fun from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Santa’s Village (14821 Broadway Ave.) Be sure to register in advance by calling 708-331-3857.
Don't miss out on Harvey Park District's Lunch-N-Fun with Santa coming up next Saturday, Dec, 9! Register in advance by calling 708-331-3857.
Congratulations to Holmes Elementary School students in Mrs. Lemon’s 2nd grade class! They completed all of their homework throughout the quarter and were rewarded with a pizza party. Here are our Homework Heroes!
Congratulations to Holmes Elementary School students in Mrs. Lemon’s 2nd grade class! They completed all of their homework throughout the quarter and were rewarded with a pizza party. Here are our Homework Heroes!
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!
As a reminder, tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 1 is a School Improvement Day. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m.
Red Ribbon Spirit Week Dress Down!
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.
