Harvey School District 152

Last weekend, the Harvey Educational Foundation held its "A Celebration of Excellence" gala, a remarkable event that truly made an impact. This special evening was not only a night of fun but also a powerful tribute to the dedicated educators, community members, and faith-based partners who are committed to advancing the education and success of our children. We honored those who inspire and uplift, ensuring a brighter future for the next generation. Our distinguished honorees included: ~Renegade Riders Motorcycle Club, Harvey-Community Partner ~Shepard's Community Church, Harvey-Faith Partner ~Kimberly Wallace, Support Staff-Brooks Middle School ~Kevin Micks, Educator-Brooks Middle School ~Norma Young-White, Educator-Brooks Middle School For more than 20 years, the Harvey Educational Foundation has supported Harvey School District by establishing grant opportunities that provide essential funding for programs, projects, and scholarships. This crucial support makes a significant difference in the lives of students within the Harvey 152 community, helping them achieve their educational goals and realize their full potential.

Bryant School's Family Reading Night was a great success, bringing families together for a fun evening of learning. A big "THANK YOU" to our community volunteers for engaging families through storytelling and creating lasting memories. Reading is a wonderful way to bond—what's your family's favorite book?

We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to the members of the Harvey 152 Board of Education for their unwavering dedication to our students, staff, and community. Your hard work makes a meaningful difference, and we deeply appreciate your commitment. Myra Gardner-President, Janet Rogers-Vice President, Teresa Cameron-Secretary, Linda Hawkins-Member, Joseph Whittington Jr.-Member, Casey Nesbit-Member, Sandra Contreras-Member

November 11th-15th is National School Psychologist Week. Harvey 152 would like to share our appreciation to our School Psychologist Mrs. April Terry. Thank you for supporting our students!

The Harvey 152 Fall newsletter is HERE! Check out what's going on at Harvey 152. https://new.express.adobe.com/publishedV2/urn:aaid:sc:US:a0c29e26-09fe-4930-89db-247344f19466?promoid=Y69SGM5H&mv=other

Tuesday, November 5th is Election Day. Harvey 152 schools and offices are closed.

WOW! More fun from around the District. Check out Bryant Schools Costume Parade. A special "THANK YOU" to the Harvey Police Department, Cook County Sheriffs and other volunteers for joining us for our parade.

What a "Spooktacular" week of excitement and education! Take a look our Halloween around the district. Even the central office staff got into the festive mood, showcasing the fun we share as a community!

REMINDER: Parent Teacher Conference is Thursday, October 24th and Friday, October 25th. Also, NO SCHOOL for students on Friday, October 25th.

Early Release Day-END OF FIRST QUARTER --TOMORROW-- Students will be released at 12:30pm Friday, October 18th for the End of the First Quarter. Please be reminded that Parent/Teacher Conferences will be on Thursday, October 24th and Friday, October 25th.

Schools and Offices are closed on Monday, October 14th

Celebrate National Principals Month: Celebrating Mrs. Mahorney, Principal of Maya Angelou School, and Mrs. Delgado, Principal of Holmes School. Harvey 152 staff appreciates their leadership.

Are you ready for the upcoming holiday season hiring? Are you reentering the workforce? Join Brooks Middle School, in partnership with South Suburban College for Career Prep Workshops. Check the flyer below for details or call 708-333-6390 ext. 206.

ATTENTION NEW PRE-K PARENTS: The last screening for NEW PreK students will be on Friday, October 4th for the 2024-2025 school year. This MANDATORY screening event is for students that have pre-registered for school by September 27th.

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.