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!
Harvey School District 152 would like to officially welcome Ms. Lisa Manuel as the new principal at Whittier Elementary School! Ms. Manuel’s experience ranges from her time as an elementary school teacher, to an academic advisor and most recently as an Assistant Principal within Joliet Public School District 86. She officially began her new role earlier this month and we are so excited to have her experience and leadership at Whittier!
Many thanks to Mrs. Brenda Richardson for filling our principal role this school year! She stepped in and stepped up and set a perfect example in this administrative role.
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!
Thank you to all the families that attended the family night event at Maya Angelou Elementary School earlier this month! Families and students enjoyed learning about Dia De Los Muertos from Ms. Ramirez, who is a Parent Educator in Harvey’s Birth-to-3 program. She shared valuable information about setting up an altar with the photos of the loved ones who have passed on, as well as about the variety of flowers, food and drinks placed on the altar to honor loved ones.
Everyone visited various stations which included creating tombstone messages, making papel picado and decorating sugar skulls. The event was a beautiful celebration and wonderful time spent with Angelou families!
Earlier this month, Bryant Elementary School celebrated Grandparents’ Day! During the program, students and their loved ones had breakfast together and shared a special keepsake to cherish.
Last week, Bryant Elementary School students had a special visitor! Grammy-Nominated Ivory Scott shared a motivating speech about focusing on dreams and working hard.One of our students even won a cash prize for being brave and singing in front of her peers!
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.
Last night the 7th Grade Lady Warriors defeated Chicago Heights Middle School 31-13 to advance to the Regional Championship game. The Lady Warriors will put their undefeated season on the line against Homewood Hart tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov.15 at 4:30 p.m. at Chicago Heights Middle School (1020 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights, IL 60411). Come cheer on the Lady Warriors on their quest for another Regional Championship!
Our Lady Warriors 7th grade basketball team is ranked the number one seed in the Regional Competition! This afternoon (Nov. 13 at 4:15 p.m.), the undefeated team will play at Chicago Heights Middle School.
Coach Valente and the Lady Warriors have been working hard all season. Come out and show your support as they push for another regional championship!
Congratulations to Jeremiah Harris Mitchell on his position as National Junior Honor Society President! Jeremiah is an 8th grader who is active in many clubs and groups at Brooks Middle School including Drumline, Choir, Drama and Broadcasting Club. He is excited about this experience and looks forward to community-based initiatives and learning more about how he can help others.
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!
Last week, Brooks Middle School held their Annual Trunk or Treat event! Students came back to school to some creative tables and spooky costumes. Ms. Buchanan's "Ursula's Poor Unfortunate Souls" table from Disney's Little Mermaid, was a big hit!
Thank you to several community members for attending including 6th Ward Alderman Tyrone Rogers, Board Members Casey Nesbit, Teresa Cameron, Janet Rogers and Myra Gardner!
Our Superintendent Dr. Lela Bridges-Webb absolutely loves the pumpkin patch! Thank you to our curriculum coordinator, Mrs. Graton for this wonderful display from our school.
Our youngest learners from Riley Pre-K and Birth to 3 classes celebrated Halloween in their awesome costumes! We loved having the students Trick or Treat down the halls of the Central Office.
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!
