Join us Sat. Dec. 16th from 9 to 2:00 for a day of community spirit and outdoor upkeep. It’s an excellent opportunity for all of us to come together and ensure Hartley is looking its absolute best for our students and community. Register at https://forms.gle/LKckYy2qdyKkKhuc9.
It's Holiday Cookie time with the students of Arrowwood. The kids were so excited to decorate and eat their dessert today! #HartleyOEC #SISD
Recently, the Village of St. Charles hosted their Old Fashioned Christmas weekend. As part of the celebration, the St. Charles Elementary 5th grade class donated a tree to be raffled, and their theme was… Hartley Outdoor Education Center! #HartleyOEC #OurStory
This week, Hartley OEC Program Director Eric Rutherford received a pleasant Facebook reminder of the time his son, Finley, experienced the 3-day, 2-night residential program at Hartley OEC. We couldn’t resist sharing a #ThrowbackThursday photo from Eric’s own time at Hartley. How cool is it that both father and son have made memories at Hartley? #HartleyLegacy #SISD #HartleyOEC
Join us for an opportunity to come together and ensure Hartley is looking its best for our students and community during our Annual Volunteer Day on Dec. 16th from 9 to 2. Sign up at https://forms.gle/P6bPurQBFU2HVsJz6 #SISD #HartleyOEC
GENTLE REMINDER: Today is #GivingTuesday; if you are still looking for an amazing organization to give to, please consider the Hartley Foundation. All donations go towards students, programs, and improvements at Hartley OEC. Donate here: qrco.de/HartleyDonate
Thank you to all of those who have already given! Below are some testimonials that we just can't get enough of!
• "Hartley continues to be the best experience for our sixth graders. The staff, naturalists, facilities/grounds, and overall content are exceptional. There is not a single thing that I could give a negative comment about. Everyone is very accommodating and does their best to ensure everyone has an enjoyable time at Hartley. It's our favorite three days of the year!"
• "It is a great bonding and educational experience for our students."
• "Our students loved it, as always. We commented afterwards about how we didn't hear a single negative comment from a single student or parent."
#GivingTuesday is here! Help Hartley OEC enrich students' lives through outdoor education. Your support today shapes tomorrow's nature explorers. 🌲
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🌲 Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday! 🌲
By giving the gift of outdoor education, your contribution directly supports programs that deepen students' connection with nature. Every donation, big or small, makes a meaningful impact!
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We are thrilled to share the latest updates and happenings here at Hartley OEC in our November Hartley Headlines newsletter. https://www.smore.com/udyfh-hartley-headlines
#GivingTuesday Did you know that in 1984 the Hartley Foundation was recognized as a registered and licensed non-profit organization? Funds raised by the Hartley Foundation are designated to provide needed financial assistance for projects, scholarships, and much more. Please consider making a monetary donation to the Hartley Foundation to assist in this endeavor. Click here for more information: qrco.de/HartleyDonate
A group of Francis Reh educators spent Monday morning at Hartley engaged in a purposeful team-building workshop to foster deeper connections, build trust, and enhance communication, creating a more cohesive and supportive academic community. #HartleyOEC #SISD
The Director of Hartley, Eric Rutherford, spent the day at a Bay Arenac ISD event, promoting Hartley program offerings to all those who attended. #HartleyOEC #SISD
Central Elementary students are participating in Hatchet Survival, a program inspired by Gary Paulson’s book “Hatchet.” Students did an amazing job of applying 21st-century ingenuity with their survival skills. #HartleyOEC #SISD
The SISD Instructional Services leaders are taking over Hartley for the day! They are uniting educators from diverse corners of the county to ignite innovation and foster a supportive network, empowering educators to inspire the next generation of learners. #HartleyOEC #SISD
Chief of Staff Coty Kuschinsky is out at Hartley today to help support our new videos being created by ImageWorks! Thank you St. Charles Superintendent Benson for your interview about Hartley and the benefits for students! #Hartley #FunnelCakes #OutdoorEducation #TeamBuilding
Hartley OEC received the following message from LeeAnn H., Early Childhood secretary with the SISD, "I'm proud to say my grandson, Lucas, is at Hartley this week and was so excited to be headed there." Lucas had an amazing time, and we are honored to welcome him. #Hartley #SISD
Hartley has recently instituted the CHAMPS (Conversation, Help, Activity, Movement, Participation, and Success) as a behavior management model and has already seen positive results from the kids at Weiss Elementary! #SISD #HartleyOEC
Hartley OEC had the pleasure of hosting one of our original Naturalists, Joe Leach and his family this month! Mr. Leach was the first Naturalist hired at Hartley back in 1975. #HartleyOEC #SISD #OurStory
This week, students from Havens Elementary fearlessly confronted the elements at Hartley OEC during their Outdoor Survival class. Even the unyielding rain failed to deter them as they crafted shelters, started a fire and boiled water. Impressive work! #HartleyOEC#SISD
#DidYouKnow that Hartley Outdoor Education Center is a Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) Pinnacle Award winner for the 2022-2023 academic year? Hartley also received this award in five previous years, including 2013, 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2021. #HartleyOEC
