
Harvey School District 152 would like to officially welcome Ms. Lisa Manuel as the new principal at Whittier Elementary School! Ms. Manuel’s experience ranges from her time as an elementary school teacher, to an academic advisor and most recently as an Assistant Principal within Joliet Public School District 86. She officially began her new role earlier this month and we are so excited to have her experience and leadership at Whittier!
Many thanks to Mrs. Brenda Richardson for filling our principal role this school year! She stepped in and stepped up and set a perfect example in this administrative role.


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.


In observance of Veterans Day, there will be no school tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 10.


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.


As a reminder, parent teacher conferences are being held tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 26 and Friday, Oct. 27. Also, there is no school for students on Friday, Oct. 27.


Harvey School District 152 is always proud to support our community! We loved participating in the Hands Across Harvey event bringing our community together! #HAH2023





Last week, we celebrated Boss’s Day at the District office! We’re incredibly grateful for our leaders, Interim Superintendent Dr. Lela Bridges and Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations Ms. Dana Nichols. Thank you for your dedication to our students, staff and community!


It is National School Bus Safety Week! Thank you to all of our bus drivers and partner Alltown Bus Service for their dedication to our students’ safety to and from school each day.


As a reminder, tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 20 is the end of the first quarter. Students have an early dismissal and will be released at 12:30 p.m.


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


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!


How are the Whittier Wildcats improving their attendance, increasing math achievement, and creating a sense of intrinsic motivation? Each day, the Wildcats are using their attendance data in each classroom to create fractions. Students use mathematical vocabulary and engage in math chats as they analyze their attendance data. All Wildcats are working towards becoming an attendance H.E.R.O. (Here Every day Ready On time)!


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!
