Building Progress Update January 2012
PROGRESS REPORT DECEMBER 21 – JANUARY 17 Elementary – Junior High School Renovation La Harpe CUSD NO. 347 La Harpe, IL 61450 Construction Schedule: May 23rd – September 30th PROJECT NO.: 11006 Work done: 1. The work is substantially complete and the occupancy has been given to the school. The . . . read more
8th Grade Class of 2017
LaHarpe Junior High graduated 27 students at Eighth Grade Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 17. The 6th and 7th grade Concert Band performed the processional "Pomp and Circumstance" under the direction of Mrs. Mencel. . . . read more
Last Days of School
The 2013 School Year is nearly behind us! Remember back when it was great to sleep in on those cold wintery snow days? Well....they are officially here to be made up on the calendar. Let's make the best of it and finish the . . . read more
Spring Music Concert
May 9, 2013, the music students at La Harpe School, grades 5-8 will perform at the Spring Music Program held in the gym at 7:00pm. Mrs. Mencel's students have been working on musical selections for the program. The . . . read more
Interested in Coaching??
LaHarpe and Dallas City School Districts are accepting athletic coaching applications now until all positions are filled for the 2013-2014 school year. The cooperative athletic program includes JH baseball, JH girls' and boys' . . . read more
Change of Board Meeting Date
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF DATE OF A REGULAR BOARD MEETING Notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the La Harpe School Board previously set for Tuesday, April 16, 2013, has been rescheduled. The regular meeting will . . . read more
Phase II Construction Plans
On March 19, the La Harpe School Board met in regular session and welcomed the architectural group of JH Petty from Springfield to share the preliminary plans for the Phase II of the building construction . . . read more
5 Essentials Parent Survey
Dear Parent, Beginning February 1, teachers, parents and students across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the Illinois 5Essentials Survey: Organizing Schools for Improvement. This survey was designed to . . . read more
LaHarpe Christmas Programs
Mrs. Stephanie Mencel and her music classes once again put on a spectacular musical program for the holidays. The students worked very hard the past months, and have worked on singing in harmony, and combining . . . read more
Elks Hoop Shoot
LaHarpe PE Classes Hold Elks Hoop Shoot The physical education classes at LaHarpe Elementary School recently held the first round of the National Elks Hoop Shoot contest. The Hoop Shoot is a free throw . . . read more
School Board Appreciation
Make sure to Thank A School Board Member for their service to our school. Often, we forget the people who contribute to make our school survive the economic crunch, and take for granted the hours and dedication these people put . . . read more
What's Happening This Week
Monday, February 25 Tuesday, February 26 7th grade volleyball Regional @ Astoria vs W.Prairie..postponed Hancock County Spelling Bee @ Carthage Courthouse 7:00pm Postponed Wednesday, February 27 . . . read more
Board Election Information
Serving on the Board of Education The Board of Education of La Harpe Community School District #347 will have three positions open for the April 9, 2013 consolidated election. Candidates must be citizens of the United States of the . . . read more
Back to School!
Welcome Back to School! The students and staff at LaHarpe School District have returned to their classrooms for the start of the 2012-2013 school year. The District welcomes seven new staff members. They are: Mr. Ryan . . . read more
Back To School Newsletter
Click on the link below to view the LaHarpe District #347 Back to School Newsletter...(must have Adobe Reader to view pdf file) 2012 Back To School Newsletter read more
Demolition Begins on Elementary Building
The demolition has begun on the old 1928 school building, and is moving fast. Wednesday, July 11 the first bricks fell, as a crowd of onlookers sat in the shade to the north of the building watched. Demolition will continue as . . . read more
Building Construction Update
Building Update: Gym floor work has begun! The contracted crew came this week to tear out the existing gym floor to prepare it for the new flooring to be installed. These contractors are the same group that installed the . . . read more
Building Construction Update
The Construction Progress Continues The gymnasium ceiling replacement is underway with new insulated panels being installed. Once completed, this application will increase the energy savings as well as the temperature and sound control . . . read more
Building Construction Update..November
PROGRESS REPORT OCTOBER 19 – OCTOBER 15 Elementary – Junior High School Renovation La Harpe CUSD NO. 347 La Harpe, IL 61450 Construction Schedule: May 23rd – September 30th PROJECT NO.: 11006 Work done: 1. . . . read more
Construction Update
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NEARING COMPLETION For construction update, click on the link below Construction Project update read more
Cell Phone Zone
As you may recall, on January 1, 2010 a law called "Vehicular Phone Use in School Zones" was passed. It states that "A person, regardless of age, may not use a wireless telephone at any . . . read more
Building Construction Update
Take a look! Building construction is well underway, and progressing on schedule. If you happened to drive by the school the past couple of weeks, you probably noticed all the windows were covered as part of the asbestos removal . . . read more
School Board Documents
For public access to all school board reports, including agendas, press releases, and school board minutes, click on the "School Board" link on the left side of the home page. You will find all reports under the board documents . . . read more
Save Those Boxtops!
For anyone with youngsters, or as a teacher like me, you’ve most likely heard of Box Tops for Education. If you haven’t you may have seen them on common household items like plastic bags or cereal. Box Tops for . . . read more
