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.
We’re excited to share some exciting news from a Harvey School District alum! This May, Virginia Rodriguez graduated from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Illinois Chicago. Ms. Rodriguez attended Whittier Elementary, Brooks Middle School, and was in the Thornton Township High School Class of 2020.
Congratulations, Ms. Rodriguez! We wish you the best in your nursing 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
Harvey School District 152 is officially on summer office hours! Our building hours are Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Buildings are closed on Fridays for energy savings from now until July 20.
Field Day is always an exciting way to wrap up the school year! Whittier Elementary School students enjoyed a sunny day filled with a bounce house, bubbles, potato sack race, tug-of-war and more! The best part was cooling off with the ice cream truck!
Tomorrow, Friday, May 31, is the last day of school! Students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Happy summer to our Harvey Schools community!
Last week, our Board of Education honored two individuals from Maya Angelou School! Board President Ms. Maya Gardner presented capes to basketball and track coach Mr. Claude Davis and super volunteer Zyporah Hale to symbolize their "Super Success" for students. Coach Davis has led the Eagles Girls and Boys Basketball team to back-to-back championships. Thank you both for all that you do for our community!
Harvey School District will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. There will be no school for students or staff. Enjoy the extended weekend!
Tomorrow, Friday, May 24, is the end of fourth quarter in Harvey School District. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m.
Whittier Elementary School hosted their Mother’s Day event earlier this month. Students had a wonderful time sharing their appreciation for their mothers or special people in their lives!
If you have not done so already, be sure to register your current student for the 2024-25 school year! Harvey Families have received an email with their registration “Snap code” to begin the process. Any questions can be directed to registration@harvey152.org
Read more details! https://www.harvey152.org/article/495824
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
Harvey District 152 held its inaugural District-Wide Art Show at Maya Angelou Elementary School! Students were dressed to impress as they displayed their amazing artwork and gave insight into their creative process. Various textures, tints, dilution of paints, and different perspectives made for great presentations.
Our administrative team and Board members were there to encourage our students. We’re so proud of everyone who shared their talents!
Today is School Nurse Day! We are so appreciative of each of our school nurses and their dedication to the health and well-being of our students. Be sure to thank a nurse today!
Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 8, is a School Improvement Day. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m.
It is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! Thank you to our incredible team of staff members who continue to support the success of our students each and every day. We’re grateful for you! Share a note in the comments to show your appreciation for a staff member!
Today is School Lunch Hero Day! Each day, our cafeteria staff members provide healthy and substantial meals for our students. We’re grateful for this team and all they do to support our students to keep their minds ready for learning!
We love to hear from our staff members about why they love working at Harvey School District 152! Tyler Jones is a first grade teacher at Whittier Elementary and shared a bit about her passion for teaching and learning.
“I enjoy working in this district, primarily, because it has helped me gain a wealth of knowledge through professional development to broaden my experience as a teacher. Through the professional development sessions, I have perfected my teaching skills of curriculum standards and teaching strategies to meet the needs of my students. Increasing my competency allows me to better serve my students and aid in the advancement of their education. It is my desire to consistently provide a classroom that is welcoming, respectful, and supportive. I am passionate and committed to ensuring that my influence reaches far beyond the doors of my classroom, which is why I am committed to connecting with each student’s family. I pride myself on being an approachable collaborator and communicator to ensure I provide my students with an optimal education.”
Learn more about our open positions and apply today! https://www.harvey152.org/o/harvey152/page/join-our-team
