Holmes Elementary School had three different raffles on the last day of school but the only way you could win is if you were at school. We are proud to share that they had more than 95% of students in attendance on the last day of school!
Raffles included:
- EOY iReady Growth and Grade Level Raffle: Winners received refurbished Chromebooks from HSD 152
- Perfect Attendance Raffle: Winners received $50 Target gift cards sponsored by the Harvey Educational Foundation
- Attendance Raffle: Winners won games, toys, and gift cards, as well as three bikes. Sponsors included HSD 152 Board Member Cassandra Contreras and the Harvey Educational
Foundation
Congratulations, students! Enjoy your summer!
Bryant Elementary School kindergarten students had an incredible year of learning and growing in their social and emotional development. They celebrated the end of the school year with a trip to the zoo, creating a painting, and attending their awards ceremony with their families. First grade, here they come!
Field Day is always an exciting way to wrap up the school year! Whittier Elementary School students enjoyed a sunny day filled with a bounce house, bubbles, potato sack race, tug-of-war and more! The best part was cooling off with the ice cream truck!
When students’ basic needs are met, they are better equipped to learn and grow. Bryant Elementary School recently hosted a clothes giveaway event for students and families. Thank you to all who donated items of clothes to support our community!
Last month, Riley Early Childhood celebrated their fathers or special loved ones with a Dads and Donuts event! It was an exciting day for the students to welcome their guests into the school and share a sweet treat.
Tigers and Bears unite! Last week, Bryant Elementary School students enjoyed the visit from the mobile clinic sponsored by Advocate Health Care System and the Chicago Bears franchise! This initiative was created to show students how important physical fitness is in their daily routine by offering skills for 60 minutes a day of physical activity.
Congratulations to Holmes Elementary School retirees! Mrs. Farfan, who has been the secretary has been at Holmes for the last 40 years, and her sister, Mrs. Carbajal, who has been the Parent Coordinator/Attendance Monitor for the last 15 years. Last week, Holmes even had a special surprise visit from another Harvey School District 152 legend, Mr. Phillip Skubal, to help celebrate our retirees!
Tomorrow, Friday, May 31, is the last day of school! Students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Happy summer to our Harvey Schools community!
Kindergarten, here they come! Congratulations, Riley PreK graduates. You are stepping up and we are so proud!
Last week, our Board of Education honored two individuals from Maya Angelou School! Board President Ms. Maya Gardner presented capes to basketball and track coach Mr. Claude Davis and super volunteer Zyporah Hale to symbolize their "Super Success" for students. Coach Davis has led the Eagles Girls and Boys Basketball team to back-to-back championships. Thank you both for all that you do for our community!
Brooks Middle School students were recognized at Eighth Grade Awards Night! There were many awards given throughout the night including the Top 10 students who earned a GPA OF 3.9 to 4.65, soccer team awards, and National Honor Society. Many family members and staff members celebrated the achievements of our students. Way to go, Warriors!
Harvey School District will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. There will be no school for students or staff. Enjoy the extended weekend!
For those that did not know, Assistant Principal Mr. Gronbech and his wife are expecting a baby boy later this year. The staff at Holmes Elementary School surprised Mr. Gronbech with a baby shower. We are excited for Mr. Gronbech and his family and about the new addition to the Holmes community!
Tomorrow, Friday, May 24, is the end of fourth quarter in Harvey School District. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m.
Congratulations to our Brooks Middle School band students and band director Mr. Mehalek on a terrific performance! Thanks to all in attendance for supporting our students!
The primary grades at Holmes Elementary School are participating in the ABC Countdown to Summer! The teachers created a calendar for the last 26 days of school with each day representing a letter from A to Z. Each day has a theme including A for Stuffed Animal Day, I for Insect Day, K for King Day, L for Laptop Day and M for Movie Day.
Whittier Elementary School hosted their Mother’s Day event earlier this month. Students had a wonderful time sharing their appreciation for their mothers or special people in their lives!
Since March, students at Holmes Elementary School have participated in the Hispanic Heritage Dance Club after school! The program concluded with a final performance including students from the Hispanic Heritage Dance Club and a group of professional dancers sharing their talents.
Many thanks to the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority for their support of Holmes Elementary School! Last month, they donated two trees, bringing the total to seven new trees on our campus. They also sponsored a Back to School Fair last fall and provided food bags for our families before both Winter and Spring Breaks. They plan to plant a flower and food garden for the community later this month. We appreciate our community partners and their continued support!
Holmes Elementary School students that had perfect attendance for the month of April received an Ice Cream Sundae! The epic sundae included Oreos, M&M's, rainbow and chocolate sprinkles, chocolate syrup, and even a cherry on top. At Holmes, "It's Cool to Be in School!”
