
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!


Former NFL player and Harvey School District 152 alum Kapri Bibbs recently visited Bryant Elementary School! It was such a special treat to have Mr. Bibbs back “home” to visit our students!





As a reminder, tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 1 is a School Improvement Day. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m.


Last week, Bryant Elementary had a successful Trunk o' Treat event with more than 200 people in attendance! We love seeing our community come together to support our schools and our students. Many thanks to the following community sponsors!
- Vice President of Harvey School District 152, Janet Rogers
- Harvey 6th Ward Alderman Tyrone Rogers
- Bobcats Basketball League: Jack Solomon, Calvin Horne, Coach Chaney
- Cook County Sheriff's Office
- Restoration Ministries, Pamela Banks
- Harvey/Markham Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
- Judge Sondra Denmark
- Assistant Principal Matthews
A special thank you to Ms. Q. Wilson and Ms. T-bey for decorating the cafeteria and Chloe Pease for volunteering!




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.


Wishing our Brooks Middle School girls basketball team the best on their upcoming season! Let’s go, Warriors!


Congratulations to Whittier Elementary! They won the parade float contest at this year’s Back to School Parade and Fun Fest!
Pictured is Principal Ms. Brenda Richardson, Assistant Principal Mr. Curtis Young, Parent Coordinator Mrs. Marandia Bledsoe and Secretary Ms. Nicole Wright.


Congratulations to Whittier Elementary! They won the parade float contest at this year’s Back to School Parade and Fun Fest!
Pictured is Principal Ms. Brenda Richardson, Assistant Principal Mr. Curtis Young, Parent Coordinator Mrs. Marandia Bledsoe and Secretary Ms. Nicole Wright.


Dancing the night away! Brooks Middle School students had a wonderful time at their fall dance!







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.


Brooks Middle School recently held a PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) Kick-off Assembly! Staff wore their PBIS T-shirts, the Brooks Middle School Drumline performed and there was a competitive round of staff versus student tug-of-war!





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





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!




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!


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


Holmes Elementary School recently hosted Grandparents Day! More than 130 grandparents joined students for brunch, watched a few performances, and took a tour of the school!







