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!
Congratulations to all of our students who participated in last week's District STEM Fair! Our students did an incredible job preparing their projects and showcasing their work with our community.
Summer School registration is now open and is available to all students! Current District 152 students in grades Kindergarten through 7th grade are invited to attend. Summer School will run Monday-Friday from June 12 - July 7. (No school on Tuesday, July 4.)
Register today! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemd9fm9IEhDGLE86TFHsQXqHSPO68PcC3KQpepMCfoh41f8A/viewform
Today and every day, we are grateful for the administrative professionals throughout each of our buildings! Thank you for all that you do to assist our students, families and staff!
Last week, District 152 Assistant Principal Mr. Patrick Gronbech and Human Resource Manager Ms. Sirlena Thomas attended the DePaul University Job Fair! We look forward to filling teaching and Special Services positions for the 2023-2024 school year.
Learn more about our open positions and apply today: https://www.applitrack.com/harvey/onlineapp/default.aspx
Whittier Elementary School Secretary Felicia Solomon says that what makes her work so special is working with amazing kids every day!
https://fb.watch/jSwWoChpMF/
In observance of Presidents Day, Harvey School District 152 buildings will be closed on Monday, Feb. 20. Enjoy the extended weekend!
Congratulations to Whittier Schools Spelling Bee Winners!
1st place: Firdoos Vhora
2nd place : Dijuan Parker
3rd place Ely Velazquez
These students competed on Wednesday night at the District level Spelling Bee Competition. Our district-wide winners will go on to compete with other schools in the area.
T3 Workshops (Teachers Train Teachers) were in session this week! Harvey School District 152 teachers conducted workshops with their colleagues to showcase their expertise, inspire best practices and share teaching strategies to improve instruction. The educators created a “Make and Take Literacy Center”.
February is Black History Month! It is a time for reflection on US history, appreciation for Black American ancestors and the formation of a better future. We look forward to celebrating Black Americans of the past, present and future with our students this month!
Before winter break, UChicago Ingalls Memorial Hospital donated a $6,000 gift for the holiday season to our students and families. Several Harvey School District 152 families received a $250 gift card.
Thank you to Ms. Donnella Bradford, Director of Community Affairs and Volunteer Services, for presenting the check to Dr. Barbara Mason, Dr. Eric Trimberger and Dr. Margaret Longo!
As a reminder, students have an early release day tomorrow for a school improvement day. Students will be released at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25.
In observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday, Harvey School District 152 will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16.
As Dr. King said, “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.”
We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back to school! Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 9. Here’s to a successful 2023!
Help us collect toys for homeless students by this Friday, Dec. 23!
Community members may donate toys appropriate for children ages 0-14 that are new and in their original packaging. Drop off toy donations at the District 152 Administration Center at 16001 S. Lincoln Avenue Harvey, Ill., 60426. Thank you for your generosity!
Notice for Families: Local health experts have shared that there are a high number of flu, RSV and COVID cases in our area. Families: When calling the school to report your student’s absence, please note that they qualify for remote learning if they have COVID, RSV or flu. We will not mark children in remote learning absent.
