American Red Cross Pillowcase Project

Harrison third graders participated in the American Red Cross Pillowcase Project. This program is to help students understand what to expect and how to stay safe during severe weather and other emergency situations. Students were provided with basic information about an emergency that is most likely to happen where they live and instruct them in the key protective actions. All

First Graders Visit Wapsi Valley Nature Center

The first graders had a fun day learning about nature at the Wapsi Valley Nature Center.

Karate Challenge 2014

Harrison fourth and fifth grade Band and Orchestra students under the direction of Nora Reiter and Kris Kendell celebrated the completion of Karate Challenge 2014. Students were required to perform a series of tests on their instruments in order to earn colored ribbon belts that were attached to their instruments. Pictured is the culminating

HUG Award

Harrison wishes to congratulate the winners of this year’s HUG award which is an award given to those who serve our schools through their inspiring acts of kindness, hard work, and passion for helping our students. Art teacher Laura Carter, music teacher Mary Beth Riewerts, and paraeducator Susan Hansen were nominated by their co-workers. Parent volunteers Tanya Palkoner and Bree

Showcase of Learning

Harrison 5th grade students presented their science projects at the district’s Showcase of Learning on Saturday, May 17. Congratulations on a great job. Open this to see a slideshow.

eBooks Now Available to Harrison Students

Harrison students may now read eBooks online or on their mobile devices at a service called MackinVia. Click on this link MackinVIA for instructions for accessing this service.

Ronald McDonald Visits

Ronald McDonald visited the kindergarteners on Thursday, April 17.

Mrs. Bixler’s Third Grade Selfie

Mrs. Bixler’s class was inspired by Ellen DeGeneres’ selfie from the Oscars. Here is their version!

Band Concert

Guess what? On March 4 at 7:00 there was a concert for band! There were instruments of all kinds. The 5th graders played First Down March, Our Band Plays Bingo, and Power Rock! Then the 6th graders played March Majestic, The Monster in the Closet, last they played Between Wind and Water! 7th and 8th graders played Rainforest Rhapsody, and

Ballet Quad Cities

Dancers from the Ballet Quad Cities visited to teach the students in first grade more about the ballet. Open this to see a slide show of their visit. The first graders will be attending “The Ugly Duckling” ballet soon.