We’re proud to share our December community newsletter! You will learn more about our new Strategic Goals, extracurricular activities at each school, our birth-to-three program for families, Foundation grant awardees and more. Harvey School District residents will receive one in their mailboxes soon!
View the complete newsletter on our website: https://www.harvey152.org/page/district-newsletters
Brooks Middle School students in the Intro to Culinary class have been cooking up lots of great learning and dishes! They learned about food safety while preparing several meals. Mrs. Morgan partnered with her husband’s catering company to enhance the lessons for students.
Join us next week on Dec. 15 for the Toy Drive Charity Basketball Game! Harvey School District employees will take on Harvey City employees at Brooks Middle School. All proceeds and toys will be donated to the students of our district. Admission is $5 or a new unopened toy. Help us cheer on our staff members!
Next week, NFINITE Hands and Alderwoman Colby Chapman will be hosting their annual Joy of Giving Toy Drive!
It takes place on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brooks Middle School and we hope to see you there!
Harvey Park District is hosting a Lunch-N-Fun with Santa event this Saturday, Dec. 9! Join the fun from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Santa’s Village (14821 Broadway Ave.) Be sure to register in advance by calling 708-331-3857.
Don't miss out on Harvey Park District's Lunch-N-Fun with Santa coming up next Saturday, Dec, 9! Register in advance by calling 708-331-3857.
Congratulations to the 92 Brooks Middle School students who earned a spot on the A/B honor roll list during the first quarter! Dr. Davis and the Warrior staff sponsored a Warrior Breakfast to celebrate this remarkable achievement with the students’ families.
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!
Our buildings will be closed for Thanksgiving break from Wednesday, Nov. 22 through Friday, Nov. 24. Enjoy the week ahead with your loved ones!
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, 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!
As a reminder, tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 1 is a School Improvement Day. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m.
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!
