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), Head Start, GSRP, Early Childhood Special Education, and Before/After School Care. 

Public Enrollment Opens March 11

Public Enrollment for below programming opens on Monday, March 11, 2024, at 9 a.m. for 2024-25 Before/After School Care, 2024 Summer Child Care, 2024-25 Tuition Preschool and Early Learning classrooms. 

Please fill out the applicable forms below. If a spot is available for your child, you will be CONTACTED via email to set up a time to come get paperwork and take registration payments. Your child's spot is NOT secured/guaranteed until all paperwork is turned in and registration fee paid.  The Google forms below will also serve as wait lists for any programs that are full as space is limited in each program.

Any questions about enrollment, tuition or programming should be directed to neisingerp@masonk12.net.

Kindergarten Registration is Open Now

Online Kindergarten Registration opened on February 1, 2024, for the 2024-2025 School year on the Mason Public Schools website for in-district students. All Kindergarten classes meet at Harvey Education Center. We can’t wait to meet the next class of bulldogs! 

Skyward registration links

External LinkRegistration for existing families 
External LinkRegistration for new families 

Resident families are encouraged to register by March 15, 2024, for Fall 2024. 

Resident families with children that will be 5 years of age by September 1 are encouraged to register now. Proof of Residency, Certified Birth Certificate, and Immunization records must be attached to the registration, or emailed to Karla Harkness. An in-person Round-Up will take place in May, by appointment. The Harvey office staff will reach out to all registered families to schedule a time.

Resident families with students enrolled in a Child Development Services Preschool Program are asked to do the following: 

  • Update your child's information in Skyward Family Access (Please do not re-enroll.)
  • Notify Karla Harkness, HEC Secretary, of your intention to register your child for kindergarten. 
  • Provide Proof of Residency, Certified Birth Certificate, and Immunization record. 

Non-resident families interested in kindergarten at Mason Public Schools may apply for Schools of Choice (SOC). Contact Jodi Somerville for a SOC application. 

Teacher placements are posted via Skyward mid-August. Your child's teacher will email you their back-to-school newsletter, info, and more. 

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Announcements

Nut Restricted Classroom Alert

Harvey has nut restricted classrooms. Please, do not send any peanut or tree nut containing products for your child to eat during snack in the classroom. Since lunch is eaten in the cafeteria, your child may bring peanut butter, peanuts, or other nut products for lunch. We appreciate your support.

Shellfish/Fish Allergy Alert

SEAFOOD and SHELLFISH foods and products are not allowed in the Harvey Education Center.

Please be aware that this can include: Caesar dressing, imitation seafood, Gardetto’s, BBQ Sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and fish oils.   Check your ingredients list.

March 4, 2024
Inclusion Week 2024, March 11-15

March 11-15, Mason Public Schools will host our first ever, district- wide Inclusion Week! Our buildings, teachers, staff, students, and all visitors are encouraged to take part in five days of learning, understanding, compassion, outreach and appreciation for one another’s differences.

Inclusion Week was developed by the MPS Diversity Committee and is modeled after similar events in school districts across the state and country.

February 29, 2024
Excellence in Education Award

Congratulations to the Mason Area Chamber of Commerce (MACC) Excellence in Education award winner Lauren Fusilier!

February 5, 2024
Joint Statement: Unsecured Weapon Incident

The City of Mason and Mason Public Schools issued a joint statement today. Please see the attached PDF statement.

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Where Bulldogs Begin

Contact

Sarah Matthews
Office Assistant
Patricia Neisinger
CDS Program Assistant

Address 

400 S. Cedar Street
Mason, MI 48854

(517) 676-6528
Fax: (517) 676-6536

Start and Dismissal Times

Full-Day
8:40 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.

Wednesday Delayed Start
9:40 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.

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

Supply List

Supply List 2023-24

Completed Safety Drills

 PDF DocumentSafety Drill Reporting 2022-2023