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
Upcoming Events
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20 Aug
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First Day of School- Half DayDate: Aug 20Calendar: District Calendar
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10 Oct
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NO SCHOOLDate: Oct 10Calendar: District Calendar
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3 Nov
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NO SCHOOLDate: Nov 3Calendar: District Calendar
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13 Nov
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HALF DAYDate: Nov 13Calendar: District Calendar
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14 Nov
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HALF DAYDate: Nov 14Calendar: District Calendar
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26 Nov
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NO SCHOOLDate: Nov 26Calendar: District Calendar
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27 Nov
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NO SCHOOLDate: Nov 27Calendar: District Calendar
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28 Nov
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NO SCHOOLDate: Nov 28Calendar: District Calendar
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22 Dec
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NO SCHOOLDate: Dec 22Calendar: District Calendar
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23 Dec
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NO SCHOOLDate: Dec 23Calendar: 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 2024-25
Drill | Date | Time | Person in charge |
Fire | 9/17/2024 | 11:00 AM | Angie Vandecar |
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 | 10/1/2024 | 10:15 AM | Angie Vandecar |
Security/Safety | 5/1/2025 | 9:20 AM | Lauren Fusilier |
Security/Safety | 6/2/2025 | 3:15 PM | Lauren Fusilier |