A special donation by Bernie’s Book Bank will enable Homewood District 153 to provide every child kindergarten through fifth grade with new books to start an at-home library. Anne Wallace, a first grade teacher at Willow School, worked on arranging the donation. On July 13, the organization delivered 750 bags[Read More…]
Author: Marilyn Thomas
During four-hour meeting, HFHS board wrestles with return-to-school issues
District 233 school board members are working to reach an agreement on whether students should return to Homewood-Flossmoor High School in the fall for in-person learning with a hybrid model, or continue with all-remote learning. They continue to solicit comments from parents. The board will meet remotely at 6 p.m.[Read More…]
District 153 offers Homewood parents two school plans for fall
Students in Homewood will be returning to their classrooms this school year, but due to the COVID-19 virus they’ll be together only two days each week. The District 153 school board voted to offer parents two options for student learning this school year: 1) Blended learning – a combination of[Read More…]
H-F teachers voice concerns over reopening plans
As the District 233 school board nears a decision on whether to open Homewood-Flossmoor High School for classes this fall, several teachers are raising concerns about student and staff safety. The board will meet remotely as a Committee of the Whole at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, to decide[Read More…]
District 153 survey shows parents want schools open, most favor hybrid approach
Parents of students in Homewood schools overwhelming want their children back in the classroom this fall, but they prefer a hybrid approach that will reduce class sizes and help the district manage pandemic safety measures. Nearly three quarters of the district’s families completed the survey.
Homewood Science Center hosts auction Aug. 2 for PopUp Science
The Homewood Science Center’s virtual fundraiser is Aug. 2.
H-F High focuses on two options for coming school year
The first day of the 2020-21 academic year at H-F High School likely will look different than in years past. (Chronicle file photo)
District 161 members to decide school option on July 13
During a two-hour special meeting Monday, the members of the District 161 school board considered three options for how to reopen schools this fall. Superintendent Dana Smith and a planning team presented the board with three options: 1) students return to the classroom; 2) a hybrid plan with students attending[Read More…]
Flossmoor woman waiting for second chance to teach in China
Dominique Barksdale of Flossmoor loves teaching, but the COVID-19 virus stopped her second trip to China this summer. In summer 2019, she was selected as one of eight American teachers for the WOW Kids Creativity and Technology Camp based in Shanghai. Barksdale focused on forensics.
District 233 board splits on extra pay for H-F administrators
On a 4-3 vote, the District 233 school board agreed to buy back five vacation days for 11 administrators at Homewood-Flossmoor High School in recognition of their extraordinary efforts since March. Board members Steven Anderson, Gerald Pauling, Nathan Legardy and Debbie Berman agreed to spend $30,175 to underwrite the vacation[Read More…]
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