
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 four 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 ...

March 3, 2026
CUSD 50 Staff Spotlight: Samantha Grady, Social Worker at Harvard Junior High "I grew up in Kirkland, Illinois and went to Hiawatha. Kindergarten through graduation -yes, one bui...

February 27, 2026
Whether she’s competing in cross country, basketball, or track, Danna gives her all in every season. She balances a demanding athletic schedule with strong academic performance an...

February 25, 2026
CUSD 50 Staff Spotlight: Natacha Pinilla Rebolledo, 3rd Grade Spanish Dual Language Teacher at Crosby "I grew up in Concepción, a city in the south of Chile. I earned my Bachelor...

February 23, 2026
We’re featuring 8th grader Traeden, Harvard Junior High’s nominee for the 2025 Scholar Attitude Award sponsored by the Illinois Elementary School Association. Recognized for two ...
