The kids at Willow School are happy to have the school year come to a close, but for Willow School nurse Gail Straney it is bittersweet. “I’ll miss the kids,” she said as retirement looms. But after a 40-year career as a hospital nurse and then a school nurse, it’s[Read More…]
Author: Marilyn Thomas
James Hart’s Dawn Spisak ends 35-year teaching career
For 18 years, Dawn Spisak has shared another world with James Hart School students through her Spanish language classes. She is saying “adios” to her students and the teaching profession. In all, she’s been in front of a classroom for 35 years. At James Hart, Spisak used games, songs and[Read More…]
Flossmoor residents mingle with police officers at informal gathering
The clouds hung low but they didn’t hamper the Flossmoor Police Department’s Coffee with a Cop event from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, May 20. Standing outside Dunning’s Market on Sterling Avenue in downtown Flossmoor, a small crowd of police officers and residents gathered at the meet-up. Police Chief[Read More…]
D233 prepares for debt sale to banks reducing costs for $20 million initiative
The District 233 school board agreed to try a different approach on its $20 million borrowing plan that could save the district more than $2 million in costs. The board is planning to borrow the funds to cover the costs for constructing a new science wing onto the South Building[Read More…]
Retiring H-F High School librarian says students still love print books
Homewood-Flossmoor High School head librarian Jane Harper has seen many changes in her 16 years at H-F, but students’ love of books has remained a constant. “Kids still love the print books. Kids love to read,” she said. “Our budget is such that we’re able to provide them with the[Read More…]
Construction work at Homewood schools starts June 2
Construction projects at Willow, Churchill and James Hart Schools totaling $9.4 million will be starting June 2. After months of assessments and meetings, the District 153 school board agreed in November to four major projects to bring its aging buildings up to date. Work will be completed over a two-year[Read More…]
District 153 emphasizes English/Language Arts for 7th graders
The District 153 school board agreed to a curriculum change that will double the time seventh graders spend on English/Language Arts instruction. At the May 9 meeting, board members unanimously approved the proposal from Superintendent Scott McAlister. Currently, students enrolled in Spanish and French take their first language instruction in[Read More…]
Guests get a tour of amazing space in H-F’s Performing Arts Center
Homewood-Flossmoor High School students gave guests a taste of the arts program on Wednesday, May 11, when District 233 hosted a Performing Arts Center open house. Students and faculty gave tours through the space. Guests got time to hear the Bel Canto Choir sing Motown hits, the H-F Jazz Band[Read More…]
Fun activities planned for libraries’ summer reading programs
Schools are winding down, and that’s when reading for fun and enjoyment takes over at Homewood and Flossmoor Public Libraries. But it’s not just the kids who have a reading club. Homewood’s library also has one for adults. In addition to the reading club activities and giveaways, the libraries are[Read More…]
Got trash? Put it in the can, please!
The crew at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is happy to know the parks are used and appreciated. What they don’t like is having to clean up the trash. Why would someone think a park’s parking lot is the right place to dump a desk chair? Yup, a chair. The list of[Read More…]
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