Though H-F High School graduates will not gather for a graduation ceremony in May as planned, administrators said they are committed to hosting an event once it is safe to do so. (2018 Chronicle file photo)
Author: Marilyn Thomas
District 153 awards tenure to 10 staff members
The Homewood School District 153 school board awarded tenure to 10 staff members at its remote meeting on Monday, April 20. The board recognized the outstanding work of these staff members at Willow, Churchill and James Hart Schools over the past four years. Anne Blue-Siegler, art teacher, Churchill. Matthew Johnson,[Read More…]
Theaters hope crowds return for 2020-21 performances
The 2020-21 arts season in the South Suburbs will be a time of celebration as Drama Group in Chicago Heights marks its 90th anniversary and the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University turns 25. Organizers are hopeful supporters will join them for a great season that stretches from[Read More…]
H-F High School adjusts online learning schedule to meet student needs
Moving to distance learning has been an all-hands-on-deck project at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, but administrators say the results have been remarkable. During the District 233 board meeting Tuesday, April 7, Nancy Spaniak, director of curriculum, instruction and professional development, told board members: “The work has been nonstop. It’s been exhausting,[Read More…]
H-F board trades flooring for additional classroom in fine arts addition
The District 233 school board agreed to replace terrazzo flooring in the performance wing of the fine arts addition so that it could add a graphic arts classroom into the new arts wing. The 5-2 vote was cast at the April 7 board meeting, held remotely due to the coronavirus[Read More…]
H-F planning virtual prom, graduation for Class of 2020
The school calendar is jam-packed with an array of special events as the 2019-2020 academic year comes to a close at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Yet the Class of 2020 is feeling robbed in so many ways. As long as school remains closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there won’t be[Read More…]
H-F High’s science chair selected for CDC fellowship program
Homewood-Flossmoor High School Science Department Chairperson Kimberly Smith has been selected for the Centers for Disease Control Science Ambassador Fellowship program. Kimberly Smith, Homewood-Flossmoor High School science department chair, has been awarded a CDC fellowship. Smith is set to participate in a five-day interactive summer course at CDC headquarters in[Read More…]
Cancer Support Center finds ‘silver lining’ with online programming launch
Due to the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order, Cancer Support Center has delayed its spring gala and moved its spring Walk of Hope to an online celebration. Despite challenges, the shutdown spurred CSC to launch new online programming, which was part of its five-year strategic plan. (Chronicle file photo)
VTV e-learning produces ‘At Home’ show reflecting student life
Laura Zapata anchors “At Home,” an e-learning project by Viking TV students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School that offers a glimpse of what students are doing while away from school during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Provided photo)
H-F schools finding ways to keep students connected and engaged
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is calling it an “act of God.” No one is to blame for what’s happening because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and everyone is trying to make the best of it, especially the schools in Homewood and Flossmoor. ISBE first declared schools would be[Read More…]
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