As the school year came to a close, Maya Angelou Elementary School’s 4th and 5th grade teams worked together to analyze data and celebrate great growth in the students during the school year!
Holmes Elementary School students ended the year strong. A total of 73 students had perfect attendance for the month of May! They were rewarded with an ice cream social and were entered into a raffle for a chance to pick a prize from the HES Treasure Box!
Congratulations to our Riley Pre-K graduates! Our families and staff members celebrated together to wish the students well as they begin kindergarten next school year. Way to go!
And that’s a wrap . . . the last day of school is here! Thank you to all of our students, families and staff who have made this year a success. We wish everyone a safe and happy summer!
Holmes Elementary School recently hosted Career Day! More than 14 different professionals shared details of their careers with our students. Many thanks to all of these wonderful professionals sharing their time with us!
Mayra Gonzalez, Global Space Interior Designer
Marilu Gonzalez, Assistant Principal TTHS
Deputy Sheriff Stefana Castillo and Deputy Maurice Ashford, Cook County Sheriff
Vincent Edwards-Townes,Truck Driver
Harvey Fire Department
Casey Nesbit, Chemist and Harvey School District Board Member
Francisco Farfan, Chicago Police Department
Theresa Cameron, Flight Attendant
Patricia Mesarina-Long, Financial Center Manager
Omar Serrato, Human Resources
Alejandra Flores, Market Analysis
Amethyst Davis, Journalist
Vernita Cockrell, Lawyer
Brooks Middle School students have had the opportunity to participate in a workshop called “EmpowerHER”. Professional women from the community organize a girls’ mentoring program called “Polished Pebbles” where they invite students to have conversations with students about growing into adulthood.
Several students even traveled to the city for a behind-the-scenes tour of RPM Seafood!
Holmes Elementary School students have gone wild with some FUN trips to the zoo! Earlier this month, our kindergarten through second grade students took a field trip to Brookfield Zoo and our third through fifth grade students visited Lincoln Park Zoo.
In observance of Memorial Day, Harvey School District 152 will be closed on Monday, May 29.
As a reminder, tomorrow is an early dismissal day. Students will be released at 12:30 p.m.
Happy Graduation Day to our eighth grade students! We’re incredibly proud of each of our students and wish them the best in their upcoming high school career!
Author Tracy Watland visited Mrs. Kowalski’s kindergarten class at Maya Angelou Elementary School! Ms. Watland’s book, “Abby’s Magic Music,” teaches children about forgiveness. The students loved listening to the story, “playing” the guitar, and taking home butterfly magnets.
Congratulations to our Harvey alumni who graduated from high school this past weekend! We’re incredibly proud of your accomplishments. Best of luck on your future endeavors!
Last Friday, Brooks Middle School students danced the night away at the 2023 Masquerade Ball! Many thanks to everyone involved in making this event a night to remember!
Staff members at Whittier Elementary School are STARS all year round! Last week, in honor of staff appreciation week, employees were celebrated with a red carpet, Hollywood stars and a delicious lunch.
Harvey School District is currently hiring for the 2023-24 school year! We have a variety of open positions available. View and apply today!
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Last week, Harvey School District hosted a Grandparents and Parent Volunteer Celebration! Our schools depend on the amazing community members who volunteer to ensure success at various events and programs. Grandparents and parents, thank you for all that you do to support our schools!
Also, thank you to our board members Mr. Whittington, Mrs. Gardner, Ms. Hawkins for attending!
Save the Date: Whittier Elementary school presents The Lion King Kids on May 24! Our students have worked hard preparing for this fun and engaging spring musical. It will be a roaring good time!
Since 2016, the Joliet Area/South Suburban Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (JASSAC) has partnered with Blessings in a Backpack to provide snack bags to Harvey School District 152 students. This year, Shure Music Company purchased 3,000 bags and donated them back to Blessings in a Backpack. In April, JASSAC packed the bags and delivered them to the district.
More than 3,000 students from the district were thrilled to be recipients of Blessings in a Backpack this spring, thanks to JASSAC! Additionally, 600 bags are distributed to District 152 students each month.
We greatly appreciate the kindness shown by members of the Joliet Area/South Suburban Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for providing these essentials for our students. And many thanks to Ms. Casey Nesbit, current school board member, who is also a member of JASSAC.
Harvey School District 152 would like to introduce our Board of Education members for the 2023-24 school year!
Last week, our incumbent board members were sworn in for their next terms. Congratulations to Joseph Whittington, Janet Rogers and Sandra Contreras!
Also, congratulations to our new board president, Ms. Myra Gardner!
Happy Early Mother’s Day! Holmes Elementary School hosted "Donuts with Mom" – a mother and son breakfast! The mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures in our students’ lives were invited to eat breakfast with their child, complete a small craft, and take a photo to remember the special occasion!
