The District 233 school board granted tenure to six teachers at Homewood-Flossmoor High School at its April 5 meeting. Tenure is awarded to teachers after four years as a probationary teacher. Ashley Alex, Jennifer Byrd, Alyssa Marassa, John McCarthy, Ted Venegas and Tiffany White were recognized for tenure. In a[Read More…]
Author: Marilyn Thomas
H-F board says it’s listening but can’t speak on student concerns
Students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School brought their concerns about the school’s sexual harassment and assault code to the District 233 school board on Tuesday, April 5, arguing they feel unheard. School board members thanked the students for sharing their views, but stressed that the law does not allow them to[Read More…]
H-F board agrees to acoustics improvements in Performing Arts Center
The District 233 school board, in a cost-cutting move, approved changes to the Performing Arts Center (PAC) in May 2019. Now one of those changes need to be corrected. The board unanimously agreed March 15 to spend $204,137 to help reduce outside noise in the newly constructed choral and orchestra[Read More…]
District 153 lines up construction crews for summer work
The District 153 school board on March 21 approved six contracts totaling $4.03 million for construction work this summer at Willow, Churchill and James Hart Schools in Homewood. Staff from construction manager Gibane reviewed the bids and gave the board its recommendation for the indoor air quality work, as well[Read More…]
H-F ice rink being stripped of its inner workings
The park district is preparing for a total renovation of the refrigeration system at the ice arena after its old ice making system failed in November causing a shutdown of the facility at 777 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. Parks employee Kenny Nye uses a backhoe to remove sand and debris[Read More…]
District 233 will sell bonds for culinary, science improvements at H-F High
The District 233 school board took the first step to sell a maximum of $20 million in tax-exempt bonds to underwrite major improvements for the culinary and science programs at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The board voted unanimously at its meeting Tuesday, March 15, to go into the market while interest[Read More…]
Hart volleyball team competes for state title
The James Hart Panthers volleyball team is going to the state championship this weekend. The team had a 10-0 record to advance to the regional match against Flossmoor’s Parker Junior High. After that win, the team won in sectionals against Chicago Heights Middle School. The state tournament opens Friday with[Read More…]
South Suburban Humane Society will mark 50th anniversary with return of annual gala
The South Suburban Humane Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary with its annual gala party set for Saturday, April 2. “The Gala is our largest fundraiser of the year and provides much needed income as we care for more than 4,000 pets annually,” said Emily Klehm, CEO of the organization.[Read More…]
H-F’s Jaden Sharp accepted to Princeton University
Jaden Sharp Jaden Sharp, a senior at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, is gearing up for an Ivy League education at Princeton University. Sharp said Princeton was one of several choices, and he’s anxious to attend the highly competitive school because it will offer him “a high caliber education and it just[Read More…]
H-F Park District starts 2022-23 budgeting process
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District board got its first look at a 2022-23 budget showing revenues of $12.86 million and expenses projected at $12.63 million. Revenues are expected to go up as park activities resume after the COVID-19 pandemic, and thanks to Cook County’s reassessment of South Suburbs property in 2020.[Read More…]
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