Harvard Junior High

🐝Harvard Junior High 6th Grade AVID on the Move!🐝

Our AVID sixth graders had an incredible field trip exploring their futures and caring for our community! Students kicked off the day with an inspiring tour of McHenry County College, getting a firsthand look at college life and the opportunities that await them.

They then headed to Hennen Conservation Area, where they rolled up their sleeves to help remove invasive species and protect our local ecosystem.

We’re so proud of their curiosity, teamwork, and commitment to making a difference—both for themselves and for the world around them!

#HarvardRising #JrHornetsRising #AVID

Big thanks to Deputy Fire Chief Don Carlson and the Harvard Fire Department for spending time with our AVID students today! 🚒🔥

Students learned what it takes to become a firefighter and got an inside look at an exciting, meaningful career they may want to explore in the future.

We’re grateful for the inspiration and community partnership! 👏✨

#HarvardRising #JrHornetsRising #AVID

Mrs. Dixon's 6th grade students kicked off the Levels of Organization unit with a fun and collaborative intro activity! 🎉🧠

Working in teams, they used vocabulary terms to stack cups from the smallest level to the largest, showing how living things are organized from tiny building blocks to entire organisms.

Great teamwork, lots of problem-solving, and an awesome start to the new unit! 🧬💡

#HarvardRising #JrHornetsRising

🎵 Our 6th Grade Music students have been learning all about **Instrument Families** this trimester!

To review, they played a fun **Instrument Family Dice Game** inspired by an AVID “Get to Know You” activity that was remixed to include questions about instruments, their parts, and vocabulary from the unit. 🎲🎶

Students loved getting a little competitive while showing off what they’ve learned! #HarvardRising #MusicEducation #JrHornetsRising #AVID

🎨 Students in Mrs. Lovett’s class let their creativity shine by adding their own flair to individual pictures — then came together to create one amazing masterpiece! 🌟

Teamwork makes the dream work! 💪🖍️✨

#HarvardRising #JrHornetsRising #Teamwork

🎉 Harvard Junior High wrapped up the 1st quarter with a fun and festive assembly! 🎉

We celebrated our grade-level costume contest winners, recognized our soccer team for winning the tournament championship 🏆⚽, and honored our Portrait of a Graduate award recipients!🤍

What an awesome way to kick off the 2nd quarter — great job, everyone! 👏

#HarvardRising #JrHornetsRising #PortraitOfAGraduate

We’ve got lots happening today, so we will keep the Halloween fun coming your way! 🎃✨

🎃 Mrs. Wolf's class got into the Halloween spirit by carving pumpkins today! From spooky faces to funny designs, they showed off their creativity and had a blast celebrating together. 👻🧡

#HarvardRising #Halloween #JrHornetsRising

🎃🍬 Student Council and Ms. Cunningham had a blast spreading Halloween cheer at Washington School’s Trunk or Treat event! They handed out candies, fidgets, and fun treats to all the little ghosts and goblins. 👻

A special shoutout to our Student Council president, Michelle Bernal, who dressed up as Patrick and brought plenty of laughs to the night! 💜⭐

#HarvardRising #JrHornetsRising

Did you miss last night's Fall Band Concert? Not to worry — you can still enjoy the performance. Visit our Harvard CUSD 50 YouTube page, click Live, and watch the full concert at your convenience.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/EA3qYYHtz4o?si=ppV43h6xMc4MC2gb

🎃🖤 It’s time for Harvard Junior High staff and students to VOTE for your favorite Door Decorating Contest entry! 👻

Our students worked hard to create some spooktacular doors — check out some of the amazing entries!

Teachers will be sharing the link to vote!

🏆 Prizes:
🥇 1st Place – Pizza Party 🍕
🥈 2nd Place – Donuts 🍩
🥉 3rd Place – Candy 🍬

Winners to be announced Wednesday morning!
#JrHornetsRising #DoorDecorating #HalloweenFun

🎵 Today is the District Band Concert! 🎶

Our talented musicians including our Junior High band students have worked tremendously hard to prepare their music and can’t wait to showcase their efforts tonight! 🥁🎺🎷

📍 Location: South Gym, Harvard High School
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM

We’d love to see the stands filled with familiar faces cheering on our young musicians. 💛

Can’t make it in person? You can still show your support by tuning in to the Live Stream here: youtube.com/live/EA3qYYHtz4o?si=-i7fbQDLm_KkFZwH&scrlybrkr=04a66dc0🎥

Thank you for continuing to encourage and support our amazing student musicians! 🎶👏
#HarvardRising #JrHornetsRising

🎃👻 Halloween Spirit Week at Harvard Junior High! 👻🎃

Get ready for a spooktacular week of fun and school spirit next week! 🧡🖤
Each day will have a different theme to help us celebrate the Halloween season in style. Whether you go all out or add a small festive touch, let’s see that Hornet pride shine! 🐝✨

Let’s make this Halloween Spirit Week frightfully fun! 🎃💀🕸️
#HornetPride #SpiritWeek #HalloweenFun #HJH

🎃👻 BOO Bags! 👻🎃

Our Student Council is spreading some spooky fun this October with BOO Bags! Students can purchase a fun treat bag to send to their friends, staff members, or even themselves!

Each bag is just $2 and includes a mini can of soda, a small treat, candies, and other Halloween goodies.

🎒 To order:
Scan the QR code on the flyer or click here to sign up ➡️ https://forms.gle/9gc6BYc7tHmRbN316

Let’s make this Halloween a little sweeter! 🍬🧡 #StudentCouncil #BOOBags #HalloweenFun

🏐 What a season for our Volleyball teams! 🏐

7th grade finished 2nd place at the Conference Tournament over the weekend after playing three incredible games — including an intense three-set battle against North Boone in the championship match!

8th grade wrapped up their season this weekend too with a tough loss but a great season overall!

We’re so proud of their effort, teamwork, and determination all season long. Great job, ladies! 👏💪
#HornetPride #HarvardRising

🌟 Welcome to Juntos! 🌟

We’re excited to introduce Juntos, a district-wide program in CUSD 50 designed to support new students and families as they begin their educational journey in the United States. 🇺🇸✨

Through our sessions, families and schools work hand in hand to:
🤝 Strengthen communication
📚 Understand the U.S. school system
🧭 Navigate enrollment, academic resources, and funding opportunities

Our mission is to build a strong bridge between school and home — empowering families to feel connected, informed, and confident as they support their children’s success.

Because together, we learn. Together, we grow. Together, we are Juntos. 💫

Nos complace presentar Juntos, un programa de todo el distrito en CUSD 50 creado para apoyar a los nuevos estudiantes y familias que comienzan su camino educativo en los Estados Unidos. 🇺🇸✨

A través de nuestras sesiones, las familias y las escuelas trabajan mano a mano para:
🤝 Fortalecer la comunicación
📚 Comprender el sistema escolar de los EE. UU.
🧭 Navegar procesos importantes como la inscripción, los recursos académicos y las oportunidades de apoyo financiero

Nuestra meta es construir un puente sólido entre la escuela y el hogar, empoderando a las familias para que se sientan conectadas, informadas y seguras al apoyar el éxito de sus hijos.

Porque juntos aprendemos. Juntos crecemos. Juntos somos Juntos. 💫

🏆 CHAMPIONS! 🏆

Congratulations to our Harvard Jr High soccer team on bringing home the MNC Championship! ⚽🎉

Our players showed incredible teamwork, determination, and school pride all season long — and it all paid off with a championship victory!

Way to go, team and coaches! We’re so proud of your hard work and dedication.

Oh by the way...that's 4 in a row for Coach Klaric!
🖤💛 #HornetPride #Champions #HarvardRising #JrHornetsRising

🏀 Boys Basketball Registration is now open! 🏀

Tryouts will be held October 14, 15, 16th.

You must be registered and have a current sports physical to tryout.
https://schools.snap.app/harvard