The Marian Catholic High School fencing program concluded the final dual meet of the season at home on Jan. 17. The Spartans hosted the Great Lakes High School Fencing Conference South vs. North Dual Meet, where both the men’s and women’s teams finished the day with 2-3 records against North[Read More…]
Author: Chris Weber
Irons Oaks holiday walk keeps going despite a cold start
The cold and wind gave way long enough for a fair number of folks to enjoy a winter evening walk in the woods at the Irons Oaks Light Up Trail Walk. In its third year, the walk welcomed more than 850 people between Dec. 18 and 21. Strong winds brought[Read More…]
D161 board discusses preschool expansion at levy hearing
After hearing the expenses associated with expanding preschool offerings, the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education will likely table the idea for now. Funds and physical space are the primary roadblocks to a plan the district has been discussing for several years. There are no unused classrooms available for[Read More…]
D161 board votes to recapture $1 million in property taxes
The Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education voted to reclaim $1 million in taxes to avoid significant deficits or budget cuts over the next five years. It may consider the same approach next year. The partial recapture of taxes abated through the 2025 Property Tax Relief Grant (PTRG) was a[Read More…]
Parker students selected for regional band and choir festival
Several talented students from Parker Junior High School will perform at the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) District 1 Regional Band, Orchestra, and Choir Festival. These students successfully navigated a rigorous audition process, competing against peers from over 70 junior high schools across the region. The students representing Parker are:[Read More…]
Research study at Parker seeks insight into student technology usage
A social media and digital wellness research project currently underway at Parker Junior High collects cell phone usage data to help researchers understand how students interact with technology. Researchers from the University of Chicago, the University of California San Diego, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are conducting The[Read More…]
GovState president addresses $14 million budgetary shortfalls
Governors State University President Joyce Ester hosted a meeting with faculty and staff on Nov. 17 to discuss finances and ask for help balancing the budget. In an email to faculty and staff on Oct. 27, Ester, who took over as president in July, announced the university has been operating[Read More…]
D161 parents learn strategies to keep kids safe online
The internet and social media can lead kids into unsafe sites and activities. Cybercrime expert Richard Wistocki shared tips on how to protect them from digital threats during a Nov. 11 program hosted by Flossmoor School District 161. Wistocki is a retired detective and a nationally recognized expert on technology-related[Read More…]
Green Initiatives: Homewood resident says solar project worth the investment
Note: This story is the fourth in a four-part series. Homewood resident Steve Ploum had solar panels installed on his roof about six or seven years ago, and he is still happy with the decision. Ploum, who is the founder and director of Trail Mix Productions, said that the motivation[Read More…]
D161 recognizes outstanding teachers and principals
At the Oct. 27 meeting, the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education recognized Tina Morris, English Language Learner teacher at Serena Hills, as the second quarter #AboveAndBeyond winner. “Tina is consistently a mentor for us year after year because she does such a great job at acclimating our new[Read More…]
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