Holmes Elementary School

Superintendent Dr. Lawrence recently attended the Illinois Association of School Boards South Cook Division Meeting! The session was focused on informative and engaging talks around equity in our schools and communities. We’re excited to have these conversations happening to move our school districts forward.

Attention Harvey School District Families: Your feedback is valued! If you haven’t completed the 5Essentials survey, please do so by the deadline this Friday, March 29! Completing this short survey will share valuable information with our district to help us improve. Learn more and complete the survey today! https://www.harvey152.org/article/1478044

We’re continuing to share the wonderful events our students held during Black History Month! Holmes Elementary School students performed songs, dances and special acts in honor of Black Americans in front of a large audience of staff and family members.

As a reminder, there is no school for students on Thursday, March 21 for Parent Teacher Conferences, and there is no school for students on Friday, March 22 for a Staff Institute Day. Enjoy the extended weekend!

Tomorrow, Friday, March 15 is a School Improvement Day! Students will be released at 12:30 p.m.

Superintendent Dr. Lawrence is proud to partner with State Representative, and Harvey alum, Will Davis to advocate for all of South Suburban Cook County! It takes a village to raise our students and a concerted effort bringing together home, school and the community.

Your input is needed and matters! Parents are encouraged to complete the Illinois 5Essentials survey, which is open through March 29. Completing this short survey will share valuable information with our district to help us improve. In order to access the results, we need a 20% response rate! Learn more and complete the survey today! https://www.harvey152.org/article/1478044

When students in Mrs. Lemon’s 2nd grade class turn in each of their homework assignments for an entire quarter, they are awarded with a pizza party! Congrats to Mrs. Lemon's 2nd Quarter Homework Heroes at Holmes Elementary School!

Last week was our District Math Bowl and there was some fierce competition. Congratulations to the dedicated math coaches and each of the competitors! The following students will go on to compete with surrounding districts at Prairie State College for the Regional Division Math Bowl Competition on May 2-3. Division A Grades 1&2 Coach: Kelly Henderson (Whittier) Students: Messiah Roberson and Avarie Randall (Grade 1) Aliyah Imthiyas Denver Johnson (Grades 2) Division B Grades 3&4 Coach: Amanda Mazanec (Whittier) Students: Patricia Randle and Jocelyn Sanchez (Grade 3) Jaliee Porter and Yusef Ali (Grade 4) Division C grades 5&6 Coach: Cherita Durham (Whittier/ Brooks) Students: Taylor Lyles and Jayden Guzman (Grade 5) Alfonzo Nunez and Akimaah Tutwiler (Grade 6) Division D Grades 7&8 Coaches: Jerril Jones and Candace Litherland (Brooks Junior High) Students: Rose Joseph and Michael Lopez (Grade 7) Lionel Figero and Brianna Martinez (Grade 8)

Last month, the Harvey Educational Foundation held their Annual Gala! This special event celebrates individuals who have supported the school district and the Harvey community while raising funds for educational grants awarded to Harvey School District 152 educators. Each year, honoree nominations are requested from staff members and the selections are made by the Foundation board members. We’re proud to share the 2023-24 Foundation Gala Honorees: Betsy Lipscomb, Certified Staff Rosie Greer, Support Staff Representative Will Davis, Community Advocate One Church One School-United Faith Center Ministries, Harvey, Illinois Learn more about the Educational Foundation and its board members: https://www.harvey152.org/page/educational-foundation

Public schools are the heart of our communities! We’re proud to continue to share the amazing work happening in Harvey School District 152 and are so grateful for our dedicated staff members and our inspiring students. #PSW24 #PublicSchoolProud https://www.publicschoolproud.org

Last week, Harvey School District 152 hosted the annual district-wide Black History Month event honoring the past and inspiring the future. We’re incredibly proud of the wonderful student performances! We are grateful for all of the community members who attended. A huge thank you to all of the students, staff and families for organizing an incredible event and sharing your talents!

Superintendent Dr. Lawrence recently stopped by to visit our students in the District Math Bowl. Thank you to our dedicated math coaches and good luck to the competitors!

Join us tonight, Feb. 22, for our District-wide Celebrate Black History All Day, Every Day event! We look forward to celebrating Black History through student and staff presentations at Brooks Middle School at 6 p.m. All community members are welcome to attend! Refreshments are available beginning at 5 p.m.

Holmes Elementary School students with perfect attendance during the month of January were rewarded with ice cream and brownies. There were 95 students with perfect attendance, which was the most of any month this year! We hope to have even more for our Perfect Attendance Pizza Party in February!

In observance of Presidents Day, Harvey School District 152 will be closed on Monday, Feb. 19. There will be no school for students or staff. Enjoy the long weekend!

Superintendent Dr. Lawrence recently met with Harvey Police Department’s Chief Biddings. Our district goals include community engagement, collective impact, school safety, and partnership that build relationships and uplifts the community. We appreciate and are proud of our community partnerships!

As a reminder, tomorrow Wednesday, Feb. 14, is a School Improvement Day. Students will be released at 12:30 p.m.

Last week, Holmes Elementary School kindergarten students celebrated the 100th day of school! Students were encouraged to dress as if they were 100-years-old and bring something to school that they had 100 of at home. They worked on projects throughout the day and had a great time celebrating 100 days!

A total of 84 students at Holmes Elementary School earned Perfect Attendance for the month of December! They received a special treat of hot chocolate and marshmallows which was a perfect way to warm up on a chilly day!