
May 1, 2026
This week’s Hear It From the Hornets features sophomore soccer standout Julie ⚽️ Fresh off helping her team win the KRC Tournament for the second year in a row, Julie shares why ...

April 29, 2026
On a typical school day, about 30 million children rely on USDA school breakfast and lunch programs for a nutritious meal. When summer arrives, that access disappears, but the need...

April 28, 2026
CUSD 50 Staff Spotlight: Linda Miceli, School Counselor at Harvard High School "I grew up in North Barrington and graduated from Barrington High School. I moved to Niles with my ...

April 21, 2026
CUSD 50 Staff Spotlight: Sharon Velazquez Flores, ESL Teacher at Jefferson Elementary "I am a proud Puerto Rican! Before Harvard, I lived my entire life in a small town called Ag...

April 16, 2026
Harvard Community Unit School District 50 announced that Jennifer Bigler has been named the district's director of teaching and learning – elementary, effective July 1, 2026. Bigl...

April 14, 2026
CUSD 50 Staff Spotlight: Kim Differding, Instructional Coach at Crosby Elementary "As a lifelong member of the Harvard community and a graduate of Harvard High School, it means a...

April 13, 2026
CUSD 50 Staff Spotlight: Maribel Corleto Kattan, ESL Teacher at Harvard Junior High "I was born and raised in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, where I also completed my High school stud...

April 10, 2026
When Jefferson Elementary fifth graders Mia and Oliver found out they were selected as featured speakers for AVID Summer Institute 2026, they were at a loss for words. "They coul...

April 8, 2026
Harvard Community Unit School District 50 is inviting residents to be part of the conversation about the future of their schools. The district is hosting five community engagemen...

April 6, 2026
The Harvard Community Unit School District 50 Board of Education has approved the appointment of Jason Cummins as the district's director of teaching and learning – secondary, eff...

April 1, 2026
CUSD 50 Staff Spotlight: Kellie Ringel, Instructional Coach at Washington "I grew up just down the road in the small town of Marengo—one of Harvard’s biggest football rivals. I w...

March 31, 2026
Registration for the 2026-27 school year opens Thursday, April 9, for Harvard Community Unit School District 50 families, and the district is making it easier than ever to get stud...

March 30, 2026
The Harvard Community Unit School District 50 Board of Education has approved the hire of Brian DeRoo as the district's director of human resources, effective April 24, 2026. DeRo...

March 27, 2026
The Harvard Community Unit School District 50 Board of Education has approved the hire of Chris Rozanski as the district's next Athletic Director, effective July 1, 2026. A career...

March 20, 2026
The Harvard Community Unit School District 50 Board of Education has approved the appointment of Sarah Wargaski as principal of Jefferson Elementary School for the 2026-27 academi...

March 20, 2026
The Harvard Community Unit School District 50 Board of Education has appointed Michelle Bezares as the next principal of Richard D. Crosby Elementary School. Bezares, who has spen...

March 17, 2026
CUSD 50 Staff Spotlight: Megan Sanchez, Data & Information Technician at Harvard High School "I grew up in the area and graduated from North Boone High School. After high school,...

March 17, 2026
Harvard Community Unit School District 50 and the City of Harvard are teaming up to bring the community together for the inaugural Hornet Hustle, a fun run/walk event set for Satu...

March 10, 2026
CUSD 50 Staff Spotlight: Sharon Reisenbuchler, Fourth Grade Teacher at Jefferson "I was born in Southern California but grew up in Rolling Meadows, Illinois in the Northwest Subu...

March 6, 2026
Ximena brings positivity and passion to everything she does! As a member of Student Council, she loves sharing creative ideas and helping make school events special. She balances ...
