Donald Parker Early
Education Center
Donald Parker Early
Education Center
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Education Center
The Mission of the Harlem Consolidated School District, as a vital part of the community, is to help diverse learners realize their unlimited potential by providing an educational program dedicated to academic excellence and the development of strong character in a safe and respectful learning environment.
To set up an appointment to register your student(s) for the 2026-2027 school year, please contact the Registration department at 815-654-4500 or schedule an appointment online.
Schedule Your Appointment Online
New families to the District will register in person at the Harlem Administration Center: 8605 N. 2nd. St., Machesney Park, IL.
Announcements
Announcements
Welcome to Parker Center!
Welcome to Parker Center!
Kindergarten Principal's Presentation (Slides) - Coming Soon
Preschool Principal's Presenation (Slides) - Coming Soon
Arrival & Dismissal Videos
Morning Drop Off - Kindergarten and AM Preschool
Afternoon Pick Up - Kindergarten and PM Preschool
Breakfast/Lunch:
We are excited to announce that all students in the Harlem School District will now be eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch meals through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), as authorized by the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. This provision allows our students to receive free meals starting this school year until the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
The CEP does not cover ala carte items or individually purchased items such as milk. Milk only does have a .50 cent charge.
Fee Assistance:
If your household is in need of a fee waiver (educational and/or sports) and would like to apply, please see the following information: Fee Waiver Application
After School Care:
The YMCA offers after school care for Kindergarten. This is house at Parker Center. Please visit the website below for more information. There is not morning care offered for Parker Center students.
https://rockriverymca.org/Programs/Youth-Development/Kids-Time/
Parker Events
Parker News
Parker Posts
Parker Center Quality Confirmation Certificate
Parker Center Quality Confirmation Certificate
Congratulations to our Prevention Initiative Program! The Harlem Consolidated School District 122's Prevention Initiative Program has earned a Quality Confirmation designation for its early childhood Baby TALK program. Harlem's Prevention Initiative program is the latest to be added to the list of confirmed programs across the state of Illinois using the Baby TALK Family Engagement Model.
Our District began the Baby TALK Quality process earlier this year. The process included reflection and supportive preparation, a virtual-site review including interviews with staff and families and a final designation. This designation is a sign of our program's commitment to the children and families in our district. This Quality Confirmation designation will be valid for 5 years.
Click here to learn more about our Prevention Initiative Program
Contact Us
Contact Us
School Hours
Kindergarten 7:20-2:05
Morning EC 7:20-10:00
Afternoon EC 11:25-2:05
Office Hours 7:00-3:00
808 Harlem Rd.
Machesney Park, IL 61115
815-654-4559
Fax: 815-654-4613
Erin Anderson
Principal
erin.anderson@harlem122.org
Tammy Poole
Assistant Principal
tammy.poole@harlem122.org
TBD
Assistant Principal
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Dana Russell
Principal Secretary
dana.russell@harlem122.org
Lisa Nicosia
Office Secretary
lisa.nicosia@harlem122.org
Rachel Stark
Office Secretary
rachel.stark@harlem122.org
Katie Galvan
Nurse
katheryn.galvan@harlem122.org
Kathryn Kuczynski
Nurse
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