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. 

Announcements

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.

2025-26 Kindergarten Supply List

Get ready for a great year! The 2025-26 Kindergarten Supply List is now available. Please label all items and send them with your child on the first day of school.

Back to School Events and Open Houses

Open Houses will be held at each building on Monday, August 18. Please see the times below for each Open House. Mason Middle School Jitters Day for incoming Sixth Graders is Wednesday, August 13. More information about back to school will be available later in the summer. Teacher assignments for elementary students will be available via Skyward in mid-August. 

  • Harvey Education Center: 5 PM
  • Alaiedon, North Aurelius and Steele Elementary Schools: 6 PM
  • Mason Middle School: 4 PM
  • Mason High School: 5 PM

2025-26 School Picture Day

School pictures will be taken on Thursday, September 25, and Friday, September 26, 2025.

Retake Day: Thursday, November 6, 2025

Calendar

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Upcoming Events

  • 20 Aug
  • 10 Oct
    • NO SCHOOL
      Date: Oct 10
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 3 Nov
    • NO SCHOOL
      Date: Nov 3
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 13 Nov
    • HALF DAY
      Date: Nov 13
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 14 Nov
    • HALF DAY
      Date: Nov 14
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 26 Nov
    • NO SCHOOL
      Date: Nov 26
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 27 Nov
    • NO SCHOOL
      Date: Nov 27
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 28 Nov
    • NO SCHOOL
      Date: Nov 28
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 22 Dec
    • NO SCHOOL
      Date: Dec 22
      Calendar: District Calendar
  • 23 Dec
    • NO SCHOOL
      Date: Dec 23
      Calendar: District Calendar

Highlights

Where Bulldogs Begin

Contact

Patricia Neisinger
CDS Program Assistant

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.