At his final board meeting as superintendent, Homewood-Flossmoor High School staff and board members recognized Scott Wakeley for leading the district to great heights during his four years as its top administrator. The June 17 Board of Education meeting began with a video tribute from staff, faculty and colleagues, who[Read More…]
Author: Chris Weber
H-F community celebrates Juneteenth 2025 with parade and block party
The Homewood-Flossmoor community celebrated Juneteenth with a vibrant parade followed by a block party at Parker Junior High School. The 2025 Juneteenth Parade began at Western Avenue Elementary School and marched down Flossmoor Road to Parker. Attendees at the block party enjoyed live music from DJ Chicago Rambo, various food[Read More…]
H-F announces leadership changes in curriculum and instruction
Jennifer Hester, director of curriculum, instruction and professional development at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, has resigned to accept a new role as assistant superintendent for curriculum at Oak Park and River Forest High School. Outgoing District 233 Superintendent Scott Wakeley expressed gratitude for Hester’s five years of dedicated leadership, highlighting her[Read More…]
D161 celebrates students, staff, and award for local history initiative
At a recent Board of Education meeting, Flossmoor School District 161 recognized students and staff for academic, creative, and service accomplishments. Several eighth-grade students from Parker Junior High were recognized for participating in a Veterans Day event and the acclaimed “Flossmoor Veterans’ Time Machine” program, a local history curriculum developed[Read More…]
D161 board elects new officers and swears in Giddens
At the May 5 meeting, members elected to the District 161 Board of Education read the oath of office before appointing a new president, vice president, and secretary. One new member, Ashly Giddens, was sworn in, along with Theartris “Tre” Childress III, Carolyn Theard-Griggs and Cameron Nelson. Voters reelected Theard-Griggs[Read More…]
GovState celebrates Sandy the therapy dog’s retirement
Sandy the therapy dog, a well-loved staff member at Governors State University, had a retirement party on April 22. Though she didn’t say much, Sandy seemed to enjoy the party in the GovState library. She made her rounds, trying to give attention to everyone in attendance, and ensured she[Read More…]
GovState President Cheryl Green dies after battle with illness
Recently retired Governors State University President Cheryl Green died on April 23. An email to the community from Interim University President Corey Bradford announced Green’s passing following a lengthy illness on April 24. Green retired on March 1 after serving as the university’s sixth president for four years. In August[Read More…]
GovState board selects Joyce Ester as the next university president
The Governors State University Board of Trustees unanimously voted to approve a contract with Joyce Ester, who will officially become the university’s seventh president on July 1. Ester, who was selected from a pool of 62 candidates for the position, has had a long career in higher education. GovState will[Read More…]
D161 recognizes dedicated paraprofessional, announces search for new principal
The Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education #AboveAndBeyond winner for the third quarter of the school year is Mary Ann Crispe, a special education paraprofessional at Western Avenue School. Crispe was recognized at the school board’s April 21 meeting. She was nominated by her colleague Amy Vitale, a second[Read More…]
Marian wins event at SouthWorks Engineering and Robotics Olympics
The seventh annual Southworks Robotics & Engineering Olympics, held at South Suburban College on April 12, engaged area students in an engineering and robotics competition. Martin Leedy, a senior at Marian, built and drove a robot that won a robot sumo match at the event. Homewood-Flossmoor and Marian Catholic high[Read More…]
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