Harvard Junior High

Today is Education Support Professionals Day! Thank you for the difference you make in our students' and teachers' lives. #HarvardRising

To our men and women in uniform, past, present, and future- thank you. #VeteransDay

Thursday November 11, at 6:30pm is Harvard's Virtual Fall Band Concert. You will hear the Jr. High Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, High School Jazz Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble. Here is the link: https://youtu.be/yijjMTHi92s

Thank you to our School Psychologists who quietly make a significant impact in our students' lives! #HarvardRising

An exciting delivery was made in Harvard today! Bernie's Book Bank donated over 7,000 books to our district. Throughout the week, our Pre-K through 6th graders will receive a bag of books to bring home. Thank you, Bernie's Books, for your partnership and generosity! #HarvardRising

6th, 7th and 8th grade boys basketball starts next week. Tryouts will be 10/12 and 10/13 from 3-5. All athletes need to be signed up on 8to18 and have a current physical on file.

Parent teacher conferences are next week on October 6 and 7. Please click the link below to schedule conferences with any Harvard Junior High School Teacher. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J7vRUNsy4tKb53GnRfh-_d9_bR3lPDWnMD_EK7jYdbo/edit?usp=sharing

We only have one week left for our parents and community to complete the survey! If you haven't completed it yet, please do so and share with a friend. http://www.ecrasurvey.com/harvard50community

Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is now called Superintendent Parent Council! The first meeting will be in October. If you are interested in joining, please email d50communications@cusd50.org

In today's bi-weekly video update, Dr. Tafoya has a message for our students, parents, and community. Homecoming is next week, parent-teacher conferences are right around the corner, and we will need your feedback in our fall survey! Watch here! https://youtu.be/K5nUgLdiG-I

D50 aims to keep all of our students safe while continuing in-person learning. When a student is symptomatic, has a positive COVID-19 test, or is deemed a close contact, the McHenry County Department of Health determines the student's exclusion. To learn more about their current guidance, click here: https://5il.co/yrpf

Dr. Tafoya has another video update for D50. We are so excited to be finishing up our third week of school back in person! This week, @DrCoreyTafoya has a special invite and update for D50 Parents. #HarvardRising https://youtu.be/HhdKT3v86jE

6th Grade Chromebook Exchange will take place on August 17th right before Meet and Greet!

Good morning! Please take a few moments to watch the attached video as we get ready for the new school year. We can't wait to see you all! Sincerely, Principal Cardamone. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DSWJWUlCvMEXfS9I75PTipvGY_0d0XoF/view?usp=drive_web

Good morning! Please take a few moments to watch the attached video as we get ready for the new school year. We can't wait to see you all! Sincerely, Principal Cardamone. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DSWJWUlCvMEXfS9I75PTipvGY_0d0XoF/view?usp=drive_web

Ready for a JUMPSTART on the school year? CUSD 50's new JUMPSTART program is a week-long ‘camp’ to help students develop relationships with their peers, acclimate to their school building, and learn skills and strategies to help them be successful in the upcoming school year. JUMPSTART will run week-long sessions starting at the end of July. Learn more and register here: https://www.cusd50.org/page/summer-activities

*Registration closes Monday, June 28* Harvard residents ages 12 and older are able to receive the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine on Tuesday, July 6, free of charge. For more information, and to sign up, visit www.cusd50.org/page/vaccine-clinic. Please note: If you need assistance registering, please call Central Office on Monday from 6:30 am - 3:00 pm.

Harvard CUSD 50 has partnered with the Family Health Partnership Clinic to administer the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. Harvard residents ages 12 and older are able to receive the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine on Tuesday, July 6. For more information, and to sign up, please visit https://www.cusd50.org/page/vaccine-clinic.

This summer, D50 is offering many ways to get involved! You can attend REACH Summer Camp, learn a sport through Harvard Athletics, or attend JUMPSTART to gear up for the 2021-2022 school year. Click here to learn more! https://www.cusd50.org/page/summer-activities

This summer, D50 is offering many ways to get involved! You can attend REACH Summer Camp, learn a sport through Harvard Athletics, or attend JUMPSTART to gear up for the 2021-2022 school year. Click here to learn more! https://www.cusd50.org/summer