Washington School

Wednesday, April 13 is an Early Release! Friday, April 15 there is no school. Monday, April 18 we do have school!

This week is National Assistant Principal's Week! Thank you to all of our assistant principals, who continue to support building leadership and mentor students daily. You are appreciated! #HarvardRising

Join us for the District Art Show at Starline from April 7 - April 29! #HarvardRising

"Art is a place for students to learn to trust their ideas, themselves, and to explore what is possible." -Maryann Kohl Thank you to our art teachers, who continuously provide a creative space for D50 students! #HarvardRising

Did you know that Harvard Community Food Pantry gives away hundreds of pounds of food every week to local Harvard Families? They are open on Tuesdays from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Simply show up at 6817 Harvard Hills Road (Harvard Community Senior Center) with proof of address in 60033 zip code, and no other questions will be asked. This is an excellent opportunity for the community! Thank you, Harvard Community Food Pantry! ¿Sabía que la despensa de alimentos de la comunidad de Harvard regala cientos de libras de alimentos cada semana a las familias locales de Harvard? Están abiertos los martes de 9:30 a 11:30 y de 15:00 a 17:00. Simplemente preséntese en 6817 Harvard Hills Road (Harvard Community Senior Center) con un comprobante de domicilio en el código postal 60033 y no se le harán más preguntas. ¡Esta es una excelente oportunidad para la comunidad! ¡Gracias, despensa de alimentos de la comunidad de Harvard!

We are looking for bids for student photographs! Interested? Click below: https://5il.co/177p7

Thank you to our Social Workers who make the world of a difference in our schools! #NationalSchoolSocialWorkWeek #HarvardRising

Are you ready for summer?! This year Harvard CUSD 50 is offering many academic and enrichment-based programs. Check out www.cusd50.org/summer for more information and how to register. Don't forget to talk with your child's teacher at parent-teacher conferences tomorrow to know what programs would be an excellent fit! #HarvardRising

Although masks are strongly recommended in school buildings, masks are still required on buses per federal guidelines. Please make sure your child has a mask to get on the bus each day. If your student forgets a mask, the bus driver may have extras. Please encourage your child to use that mask for both bus rides that day.

February is Black History Month! #HarvardRising

D50 is hosting a Vaccination Clinic tomorrow, February 15. This clinic is open to all of our community. Sign up here! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1839742/Harvard_Updated_Flyer.pdf

Do you need help with registering your kindergartener for school in the fall? Stop by Central Office during the day today or Crosby Elementary tonight! 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Central Office 6:00 p.m. at Crosby Elementary School www.cusd50.org/kindergarten

Happy National School Counselors Week to a group of individuals who make our district and students better every single day. #HarvardRising

Harvard CUSD 50 is hosting a vaccination clinic on February 15. Click below for more information and to access the registration link. https://5il.co/157kw

Kindergarten Registration opens TOMORROW for fall 2022! Join us this week or next week for informational meetings about Crosby Elementary School and how to register. We are offering sessions both over zoom and in person! www.cusd50.org/kindergarten Here's the schedule: Kindergarten Registration Information Sessions: Tuesday, February 1 at 12:45 p.m. (zoom link on website) Wednesday, February 2 at 6:00 in person at Crosby Elementary Dual Language Information Sessions: Monday, February 7 at 12:45 p.m. (zoom link on website) Tuesday, February 8 at 6:00 p.m. in person at Crosby Elementary Registration Sessions Families can attend one of the following times to receive help with registration, or they may register online. Wednesday, February 9 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Central Office 6:00 p.m. at Crosby Elementary School https://youtu.be/qaakYAxB5R4

Are you a parent of a CUSD 50 student? Have you taken a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials Survey? Your feedback is very important. Please visit www.cusd50.org/5essentials to complete it today. #HarvardRising

Kindergarten registration opens on Tuesday, February 1st! That is only 4 days away! Visit www.cusd50.org/kindergarten for Parent Information nights offered next week. #HarvardRising

Are you at home due to being positive for COVID or a close contact? We have simplified our Distance Learning Plans to make them easier for you to find. You can now go to the header on the home page of our website or search www.cusd50.org/distancelearning to find more information!

Are you looking to find a vaccination clinic? IDPH is hosting a clinic right here in Harvard. Sign up at: https://prism.smartmd.com/eos0/vacbookcampaignslot/5627/1659

The water main has been fixed and water has been restored to Washington. Students will be able to return on Thursday, January 20. See you tomorrow!