Holmes Elementary School

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!

Harvey School District is proud to welcome the following amazing staff members as they have joined our team for the 2023-24 school year! Arma Adams Bonnie Bell-Pease Ezrina Bradley Derraka Bruce Michelle Brumfield Dr. Frank Davis Brian Dexheimer Venise Haynes Jarasha Holman Delaney Houk Jerrill Jones Briana Jordan Candace Litherland Jennifer Mack LaShawn Marsh-Woods Rasheedah McCamury Joyce Norwood Nina Peterson Joy Tate-Boyce Read more about our newest team members: https://www.harvey152.org/article/1275585

October is National Principals Month! Thank you to our building leaders for their continued support and dedication in making our learning environments a better place. We appreciate their leadership today and every day!

Parents and Guardians: As a reminder, please complete physical and vaccination consent forms for your students by tomorrow for our "Mobile Clinic Day" on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at Brooks Middle School. All students MUST have completed and up-to-date physicals and shots on file at their home school. Students who don't have completed exams by Oct. 13 will NOT be allowed back to school until those health records are provided.

As a reminder, there is no school for students tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 6 or Monday, Oct. 9. Enjoy the extended weekend!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Back to School Parade and Festival! We had a wonderful time celebrating the new school year and our community. Many thanks to all of our generous donors and local businesses! Do you have photos from the parade? Send them to us at communications@harvey152.org!

Harvey School District and the Harvey Board of Education have partnered with School Exec Connect to assist with hiring our next superintendent. Over the past few months, we have gathered community and family feedback through focus groups and an online survey. From these engagement activities, we have created the profile of the Superintendent we are looking to hire to lead Harvey School District. Read the full profile on our website: https://www.harvey152.org/article/1248402 Thank you to our community members who have participated in helping us hire our next superintendent!

Reminder: The Erin's Law Parent Presentation is tonight (9/28) on Google Meet! Access the presentation by clicking on this link at 6:30 p.m.: http://meet.google.com/jfg-prow-ndb Learn more about the presentation on our website: https://www.harvey152.org/article/1246706

Throughout the district, students that were in attendance on the first day of school this year were treated to a pizza party hosted by Superintendent Dr. Lela Bridges. Holmes Elementary School had 181 students that were in attendance on the first day of school! Way to go, students!

Attention Parents: Tomorrow night, Sept. 28, is our Erin’s Law presentation on Google Meet! Harvey School District 152 has scheduled presentations for instruction of Erin’s Law, House Bill-HB 6193 (P.A. 97-1147). Erin’s Law states; “Programs should include techniques to teach children to recognize sexual abuse. Equip them with skills to reduce their vulnerability and encourage them to report the abuse.” Harvey Schools and Tom Kress from Hi Esteem Coaching and Speaking are bringing a dynamic and powerful presentation to your students during the week of Oct. 2. This program teaches students the value in using their powerful voice by saying "STOP" and "NO,” telling their own Personal Hero, keeping NO SECRETS and more. To learn more about this program ahead of time, please attend our Parent Presentation tomorrow. Find more details on our website: https://www.harvey152.org/article/1246706 The Google Meet link will be shared on our website and social media prior to the presentation.

Hispanic Heritage Month is taking place through Oct. 15! Harvey School District 152 recognizes the contributions made by the Hispanic and Latinx community to the history, culture, and achievements throughout our country.

TOMORROW is the big day! We hope you will join us to celebrate the kick off of the 2023-2024 school year with our Back to School Parade and Fun Fest! The parade starts at 10 a.m., followed by food and festivities at Bryant Elementary School at 11 a.m.

Harvey School District presented the Mayor of Harvey Christopher J. Clark with an artifact from 1910! Nineteen years after the establishment of Harvey IL there was a sewing circle class where women were learning to stitch their names. The artifact was discovered by a woman in Idaho, who had a small resale shop, and recently reached out to the district. It was very important for her to get that cloth back to Harvey. Pictured from left to right: Harvey Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. Lela Bridges, Mayor of Harvey Chris Clark, Harvey Schools Board President Myra Gardner and Harvey Alderwoman Colby Chapman.

Harvey School District 152 has scheduled presentations for instruction of Erin’s Law, House Bill-HB 6193 (P.A. 97-1147). Erin’s Law states; “Programs should include techniques to teach children to recognize sexual abuse. Equip them with skills to reduce their vulnerability and encourage them to report the abuse.” Harvey Schools and Tom Kress from Hi Esteem Coaching and Speaking are bringing a dynamic and powerful presentation to your students during the week of Oct. 2. This program teaches students the value in using their powerful voice by saying "STOP" and "NO", telling their own Personal Hero, keeping NO SECRETS and more. To learn more about this program ahead of time, please attend our Parent Presentation on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. on Google Meet. More details are available on our website: https://www.harvey152.org/article/1246706 The Google Meet link will be shared on our website and social media prior to the presentation.

As a reminder, tomorrow Wednesday, Sept. 20 is a School Improvement Day. Students have an early dismissal at 12:30 p.m.

Today is IT Professionals Day! Thank you to our technology team for keeping our systems running smoothly and for their dedication to ensuring our staff and students are prepared for each school day! Pictured: Anthony Slatton (Network Specialist), Oscar Herrera (Director of Technology), Said Errachedy (IT Technician)

FIVE MORE DAYS! Harvey School District 152 is proud to present our Back to School Parade and Fun Fest this Saturday, Sept. 23! For the first time since 2019, our parade will take place at 10 a.m. Following the parade, join us for food and FUN at Bryant Elementary School at 11 a.m. We’ll see you there!

Our theme for the school year is Get Ready, Get Set, We’re Moving Forward Together! Last Friday was our first Staff Spirit Day!

Holmes Elementary School had an amazing turnout at their Open House! We loved seeing so many students and families in attendance. Also, thank you to Harvey 152 School Board President Ms. Myra Gardner for joining us!