Homewood author Tracy Watland has written a delightful children’s book designed to share what she calls “the power of positivity.” Watland shared her story in February at the Family Reading Night for District 153’s Willow School students and parents. The book is available at Loulou Belle’s in Homewood or through[Read More…]
Author: Marilyn Thomas
H-F Park District candidates focus on programs, facilities
The focus at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District candidate forum Monday night was on programs and facilities. Each of the candidates present at the forum emphasized what they could bring to the commissioner’s position. None of the candidates found fault with how the district is operating. In the April[Read More…]
Churchill School students receive Never Give Up Awards
Churchill School students proudly display their “Never Give Up” awards presented for their persistence in the classroom. (Provided photo) Churchill School hosted its Never Give Up Awards ceremony for a group of third, fourth and fifth grade honorees who went above and beyond the required effort in the classroom during the[Read More…]
H-F board agrees to purchase new books, track turf
In an effort to keep textbooks current, the Homewood-Flossmoor District 233 school board approved spending $173,700 to replace a dozen books. Nancy Spaniak, director of curriculum, instruction and professional development, told board members H-F has in place a textbook adoption form that allows teachers to review books after they’ve[Read More…]
Hart students study the world for Geo Bee
James Hart School Social Studies teacher Virginia Donahue congratulates Umar Ryan, standing fourth from left, on winning the National Geographic Geo Bee. He advanced to state competition. Other contestants were, front row Nick Cross and Georgia Holt, and back row from left Abdul-Karim Toheeb-Lawal, Erik Dedo, Sola Adeyigo and Malcolm Smith. (Provided photo) Students at James Hart School have an expanded world view[Read More…]
James Hart actors to perform “Seussical Jr.”
Students at Homewood’s James Hart School are in final rehearsals for the staging of the 2017 musical “Seussical Jr.” Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, March 2 and 3, at the school, 18220 Morgan St. A pre-show ice cream social and fine arts exhibit will be from 6[Read More…]
H-F school board enthusiastic as it readies new principal’s contract
Homewood-Flossmoor High School board members Tuesday spoke with enthusiasm about their selection on Feb. 17 of Dr. Jerry Lee Anderson as the school’s next principal. Jerry Anderson Anderson, a former H-F dean, left the area in the mid-1990s to become a principal in Wilmette, Ill., and then relocated to[Read More…]
Jazz greats help young Hart Jazz Band musicians at band invitational
The James Hart Jazz Band got pointers from two of the best musicians in the business when they took part in the 29th Annual Jazz Fest Band Invitational at Prairie State College. The Hart band was one of 20 bands invited to the two-day event Feb. 16 and 17.
Early spring weather helps Coyote Run set record opening
The exceptionally warm February weather pushed the opening day for Coyote Run Golf Course up by three weeks. There have been 600 rounds of golf played since Friday. The original targeted opening date for the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District course was March 10, but Tom Denklau, the course manager, opened the[Read More…]
Two administrators make the grade
They work in Homewood schools by day. But for months, they were students themselves. At its February meeting, the District 153 school board announced James Hart School Principal Scott McAlister had earned his superintendent’s certificate, and Melanie Mandisodza achieved the state approved special education director certificate.
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