James C. Harvey Education Center

Welcome to Mason Public Schools' Early Childhood Education Elementary and Child Development Services! The Harvey Education Center is home to Mason's Kindergarten students. We are committed to providing excellence in Kindergarten, Preschool, Early Learning (Pre-K), GSRP, Early Childhood Special Education, and Before/After School Care. 

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Allergy Alert

To protect students with severe allergies, Harvey has nut-restricted classrooms and is a seafood/shellfish-free building. Please do not send peanut, tree nut, shellfish or fish products for snacks or classroom activities. Nut products may be brought for lunch only, which is eaten in the cafeteria.

Common items to avoid include Caesar dressing, imitation crab, Worcestershire sauce, and foods made with fish oils. Always check labels.

Thank you for helping us keep all students safe.

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August 24, 2026

First Day of School- August 26, 2026

Wednesday, August 26, 2026, is the first day of school for all students. The first day is a half day following the schedule below. We can't wait to welcome students back for a great school year! 

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May 6, 2026

New Harvey Education Center Principal Selected

We are excited to share that Emelia Brown has been selected as the next principal of Harvey Education Center (HEC). She will begin in July and welcome students this fall for the new school year. Mrs. Brown has been an educator for more than 20 years and has extensive experience in both elementary and early childhood education.

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Contact

Emelia Brown
Principal
(517) 676-6528, ext. 2652
Karla Harkness
Secretary
(517) 676-6528, ext. 2651
Michelle Wieferich
Office Assistant
(517) 676-6528, ext. 2654
Patricia Neisinger
CDS Program Assistant
(517) 676-6528, ext. 2650

Address 

400 South Cedar Street
Mason, MI 48854

(517) 676-6528
Fax: (517) 833-1085

Start and Dismissal Times

Full-Day
8:40 a.m. - 3:47 p.m.

Wednesday Delayed Start
9:40 a.m. - 3:47 p.m.

Half Day
8:40 a.m. - 12:07 p.m.

James C. Harvey Education Center
Parent/Student Handbook

  • 4 Boxes Crayola Crayons
  • 24 or more Ticonderoga Pencils
  • 12 Skinny Black Expo Markers
  • 12 glue sticks · Washable Crayola Markers
  • Ziploc Bags (Gallon and Sandwich)
  • Kleenex
  • Hand Sanitizer (pump)
  • Clorox Wipes (3 pack)
  • Paper Towel Roll
  • Backpack (full size)
  • Bag with Change of Clothing
  • Headphones (no ear buds)
DrillDateTimePerson in ChargeSignature
Shelter in Place9/3/20263:09 PMEmelia BrownEmelia Brown
Evacuation drill
09/18/202609:30AMEmelia Brown
Emelia Brown
Evacuation drill 10/8/202610:20AMEmelia BrownEmelia Brown 



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