New books, multicultural stories, writing materials and online learning guides are all part of two new packages for the English/Language Arts curriculum the District 153 board approved at its May 11 meeting. Kindergarten through sixth grade students will use a Benchmark Literacy Program. The package costs $250,000. Seventh and eighth[Read More…]
Author: Marilyn Thomas
H-F prom substituted with virtual party Saturday
COVID cancels summer driver’s ed, HFHS lacks cars
Many teens in Homewood and Flossmoor anxious to get their driver’s licenses will be waiting a bit longer. Due to COVID-19, Homewood-Flossmoor High School won’t offer its driver’s education program this summer. For H-F administrators, that’s good and bad news. Good that it gives the district a bit more time[Read More…]
Volunteers modify their Park Pride Day efforts
Wanda Gunter, left, and Jacqui O’Connor of Homewood took time out of their day on Park Pride Day to plant the flower bed at Patriots Park, their neighborhood park. Things looked different because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but many residents turned out to volunteer on Park Pride Day. (Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle)
Park district hopes to offer some programs when COVID-19 numbers improve
H-F Park District administrators hope to decide on May 19 whether Lions Club Pool will open as planned on June 6. The pool opening date is just one of many decisions facing the park district, which may offer limited programming soon. (Chronicle file photo)
Blue and white signs of appreciation sprout in H-F area
During the weekend of May 2, blue and white signs started sprouting up on people’s lawns. The signs told residents of Homewood and Flossmoor, and other communities in Illinois and Indiana, that their neighbors worked for Homewood School District 153.
H-F seniors seek positives from COVID-19 negatives
H-F High School seniors Javon Thomas and Maya Harrell were among a group of teens who recently spoke via Zoom with Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller to share their thoughts about graduating during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Provided photos)
Contract renegotiations save H-F High money
District 233 Business Manager Lawrence Cook was able to save the district nearly $230,000 by renegotiating three contracts due to the coronavirus pandemic. RJB Properties, responsible for cleaning Homewood-Flossmoor High School, is working with a skeletal crew. Tom Wagner, the district’s operations manager, recommended the board try to renegotiate the[Read More…]
Golf courses to reopen Friday
Several local golf courses will reopen for players, with some restrictions, on May 1. (Chronicle file photo)
Virus disrupts honeymoon plans for Homewood couple
Kayla and Elliot Carruthers of Homewood on their wedding day Dec. 20, 2019. The couple’s plans for a Disney World honeymoon were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Provided photo) Long-range planning was part of preparations for their wedding celebration, but Elliot and Kayla Carruthers didn’t think twice about the honeymoon.[Read More…]
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