Bryant Elementary School

Summer school students at Whittier enjoyed hands-on learning activities including painting!

Last week, we wrapped up Summer School 2023! Students enjoyed summer enrichment activities with their peers at Brooks Middle School and did a great job. Enjoy your time off, students!

Summer is the perfect time for a tour on the Chicago River! Our Summer School Extended Learning students took the 90-minute architectural tour provided by Wendella Boat Tours.

Happy Independence Day! Wishing our community a safe and happy holiday.

We are hiring for the 2023-24 school year! Each day, our staff members empower our students to succeed. We’re currently searching for dedicated educators and specialty positions to make a positive impact in our school community. We have a variety of positions open, including teachers, support staff, special services and administrators for the upcoming school year. Learn more and apply today! https://www.applitrack.com/harvey/onlineapp/default.aspx

Our building hours have been adjusted for the summer months. Please note that our buildings will be closed on the following dates: July 4, July 21, July 28 and August 4. During these weeks, if you need more information on registration or other requests, please call our office Monday through Thursday at 708-333-0300 and follow the prompts.

Online registration is open now! Students’ registration codes (Snapcodes) were sent via email at the end of the school year. Parents/Guardians of new and returning students must provide their current identification before enrollment can be completed. In-person registration for all students will be available at Brooks Middle School (147th and Sibley in Harvey) on: Tuesday, August 8 from 1-7 p.m. Wednesday, August 9 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, August 10 from 1-7 p.m. Saturday, August 12 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, or if you have any questions regarding Snapcodes, please call 708-333-0300 ext. 123 or visit our website: https://harvey152il.sites.thrillshare.com/article/495824

Next up for attendance campaigns is Bryant Elementary School! Students earned one Bryant buck ($1) daily for attendance to purchase a special prize every Friday (for $5) during the month of May. Prizes included ice cream, potato chips, bracelets and other toys. During the final week of school, students with at least 95% attendance for the month were entered into a raffle for larger prizes including bicycles, scooters, gift cards and a TV. School is the place to be – the first day of school is Monday, August 21!

Our staff members ended the school year with a memorable End of Year Celebration! Congratulations to all of our employees on a job well done. Similarly to our students, staff members who had perfect attendance were presented with an award! Also, each building selected an Angel Award recipient who was an outstanding staff member throughout the year!

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!

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.

Harvey School District is currently hiring for the 2023-24 school year! We have a variety of open positions available. View and apply today! https://www.applitrack.com/harvey/onlineapp/default.aspx

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!

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 School Nurse Day! We’re incredibly grateful for our health services teams and their work to create a safe and healthy learning environment. Thank you for your dedication to our students and staff!

Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 10, is a School Improvement Day. Students will be released for an early dismissal at 12:30 p.m.

As part of a new way to highlight the amazing people who make Harvey Schools 152 so special, we will be highlighting a new feature called Someone You Should Know. These wonderful members of our community will be featured at board meetings, given a certificate, and celebrated on our social media channels and website. For April 2023, we were honored to celebrate full time substitute teacher Quentin Wright. Mr. Wright was recently recognized by his Alma Mater Grand Canyon University College of Education as a Teacher of the Year. In addition to being a celebrated member of the Harvey 152 family, Mr. Wright is also a celebrated Professional DJ, Writer and Poet. Students love being able to interact with Mr. Wright and his passion for music, writing, and education. The recognition from his alma mater is absolutely something to be proud of and we are thrilled to be able join in the celebration by naming him Someone You Should Know!

It is Staff Appreciation Week! Each and every day, our teachers empower our students to learn new skills and take on new challenges. We appreciate all that our staff members do to support our students on their educational journey. Comment below with a note for our teachers and staff!