At a May 20 meeting, the Flossmoor 161 Board of Education ratified a bargaining agreement with the Flossmoor Education Association representing staff at the district’s five schools. According to board documents, the agreement will enhance the overall compensation of certified and classified employees. District officials and administrators believe the changes[Read More…]
Author: Chris Weber
Homewood celebrates World Migratory Bird Day 2024
On May 11, Homewood celebrated its second annual Migratory Bird Day at the Izaak Walton Preserve. Community members began the day with a bird-spotting tour of the preserve. Of the 24 species of birds spotted, there were the usual suspects, like robins and sparrows, but the birders also saw a[Read More…]
D161 recognizes elementary school music participants
In April, Flossmoor School District 161 nominated 27 students to attend the Illinois Music Education Association Elementary District 1 festival. The festival included choir and other music activities, such as drumming, ukulele, xylophone, and movement. The Board of Education congratulated the students who attended during the May board meeting. “Music[Read More…]
D161 changing grading process for next year
As the school year ends, Flossmoor School District 161 students can say a final goodbye to letter grades. All schools in the district will switch to standards based learning in the 2024-25 school year. The transition from traditional cumulative grades aims to provide parents with more information about their children’s[Read More…]
Flossmoor and H-F Park District continue planning for Heather Hill stormwater project
Discussions about drainage improvements continue as officials from the Village of Flossmoor and the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District engage with the community on plans to address the village’s stormwater issues and replace recreational facilities displaced by the plan. Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson recently announced on social media that the village is[Read More…]
D161 board amends budget and discusses new Parker lunch program
At a hearing on April 22, the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education approved amendments to the 2023-24 budget that include substantial financial updates. While there were no objections to the budget amendment from the audience, at the beginning of the meeting several parents expressed concerns and voiced dissatisfaction[Read More…]
Homewood Bird Day: Will Homewood be the next Bird City?
Homewood will enjoy its second annual World Migratory Bird Day celebration on May 11 with events and activities for all ages. The event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon at the Izaak Walton Preserve. The community of Homewood is on a mission to add a new feather to its[Read More…]
Bremen holds its annual township meeting
Bremen Township held its annual meeting on April 9 to hear reports and make decisions on upcoming measures, as law requires. Bremen Township serves the northwest corner of Homewood, from the intersection of Western Avenue and 183rd Street. The reports from township officers mainly focused on the successes of the[Read More…]
Parker seventh graders compete in the IESA state basketball tournament
The District 161 Board of Education recognized Parker Junior High’s seventh-grade boys’ basketball team for playing in the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) state tournament. The 2023-24 season was the first time Parker’s seventh-grade team qualified for state. On Jan. 22, Parker defeated defending state champions Markham Prairie Hills 47-40[Read More…]
D161 recognizes excellent teachers and staff
The District 161 Board congratulated teachers and staff who received recognition through the Illinois State Board of Education’s Teacher of the Year and Those Who Excel education awards program. Lesa Waishwell, a second-grade teacher from Western Avenue Elementary School, was recognized in the Classroom Teacher category. Social worker Gayle[Read More…]
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