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.
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.
Kindergarten Enrollment
Kindergarten and Young Fives
Online Kindergarten Registration opens on February 1, 2026, for the 2026-2027 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!
Young 5 registration closes March 15. Submit Kindergarten registration with a note for Y5 class. All registration documents must also be received by March 15, 2026 to be considered for Y5.
Any questions can be emailed to harknessk@masonk12.net.
Skyward registration links
Registration for existing familiesRegistration for new families
Calendar
UPCOMING EVENTS
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24 Aug
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Open House - Middle School 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMOpen House - Middle SchoolDate: Aug 24Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMCalendar: District Calendar
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Open House - Harvey Ed. Center 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMOpen House - Harvey Ed. CenterDate: Aug 24Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMCalendar: District Calendar
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Open House - High School 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMOpen House - High SchoolDate: Aug 24Time: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMCalendar: District Calendar
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Open House - Alaiedon 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMOpen House - AlaiedonDate: Aug 24Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMCalendar: District Calendar
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Open House - North Aurelius 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMOpen House - North AureliusDate: Aug 24Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMCalendar: District Calendar
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Open House - Steele 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMOpen House - SteeleDate: Aug 24Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMCalendar: District Calendar
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26 Aug
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First Day of School- Half DayDate: Aug 26Calendar: District Calendar
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7 Oct
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Half DayDate: Oct 7Calendar: District Calendar
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9 Oct
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No School - Holiday/BreakDate: Oct 9Calendar: District Calendar
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14 Oct
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Student Late StartDate: Oct 14Calendar: District Calendar
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28 Oct
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Student Late StartDate: Oct 28Calendar: District Calendar
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2 Nov
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No School - Teacher Professional DevelopmentDate: Nov 2Calendar: District Calendar
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11 Nov
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Student Late StartDate: Nov 11Calendar: District Calendar
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17 Nov
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Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences (Evening)Date: Nov 17Calendar: District Calendar
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19 Nov
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Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences (Afternoon & Evening)Date: Nov 19Calendar: District Calendar
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Highlights
Contact
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.
Safety Drills 2025-26
| Drill | Date | Time | Person in charge |
| Fire | 5/2/2025 | 9:20 AM | Lauren Fusilier |
| Fire | 5/16/2025 | 9:35 AM | Lauren Fusilier |
| Fire | 5/23/2025 | 9:40 AM | Lauren Fusilier |
| Fire | 6/4/2025 | 9:45 AM | Lauren Fusilier |
| Tornado | 3/19/2025 | 1:30 PM | Angie Vandecar |
| Tornado | 5/20/2025 | 9:35 AM | Lauren Fusilier |
| Security/Safety | 5/1/2025 | 9:20 AM | Lauren Fusilier |
| Security/Safety | 6/2/2025 | 3:15 PM | Lauren Fusilier |
| Security/Safety | 10/1/2025 | 10:15 AM | Angie Vandecar |
| Tornado | 10/8/2025 | 2:30 PM | Angie Vandecar |
| Fire | 10/16/2025 | 2:45 PM | Angie Vandecar |
| Security/Safety | 10/28/2025 | 10: 45 AM | Angie Vandecar |
| Security/Safety | 1/20/2025 | 2:30 PM | Angie Vandecar |
| Security/Safety | 2/4/2026 | 10:00 AM | Chris Groves |
| Tornado | 2/18/2026 | 10:30 AM | Chris Groves |
| Tornado | 3/18/2026 | 1:00 PM | Chris Groves |
| Fire | 5/14/2026 | 1:00 PM | Chris Groves |
| Fire | 5/27/2026 | 12:00 PM | Chris Groves |
Supply List
- 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)
