At a special May 3 meeting of the District 233 school board, new members were installed and the board elected new officers. It then decided to change the meeting start time. Newly elected board members Pam Jackson, Gerald Pauling, Christopher Riedel and Nathan Legardy took the oath of office, pledging[Read More…]
Author: Marilyn Thomas
Some H-F students disappointed when prom tickets sell out
Saturday, May 6, Homewood-Flossmoor High School is hosting “An Enchanted Evening,” the junior/senior prom. But everyone who wants to go won’t be able to attend. The high school is using a venue that can only accommodate 650 students. It’s estimated that 75 students will miss out on the fun of[Read More…]
A parade and cheers for Special Olympians at Willow School
There was plenty of clapping and cheering as Special Olympians paraded around Willow School in Homewood on Friday, May 5. The nine athletes and their 10 second grade peer partners have been practicing all year for the Region E Spring Games at Thornwood High School on Saturday, May 6. They’ll[Read More…]
Replacements needs push $150,000 increase in H-F technology budget
The proposed technology budget for Homewood-Flossmoor High School shows an increase of more than $150,000. The majority of the budget is for replacement technology. Steve Richardson, director of information services, said the department’s $867,514 proposal for the 2023-24 school year, covers 16% for new technology and 84% for replacement technology.[Read More…]
Dallas Collins completes her two terms on the H-F Parks board
Dallas Collins attended her last Homewood-Flossmoor Park District meeting as a commissioner April 18. She served two six-year terms on the park board and decided not to run for re-election. Angela Coderre won a seat in the April 4 election and will be sworn in as a new parks commissioner[Read More…]
Doug Boehm selected next H-F Parks executive director
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners approved the appointment of Doug Boehm as the park district’s next executive director. He has been with the park district since 2006. The park district did a national search to fill the position currently held by Debbie Kopas. She is retiring from the[Read More…]
H-F wants to tie better service to Kickert contract increase
Kickert School Bus wants to keep its contract with Homewood-Flossmoor High School and is willing to put penalty clauses in its contract renewal. Tom O’Sullivan of Cook Illinois, the parent company of Kickert School Bus, said the company has been regrouping since March 2020 when schools such down due to[Read More…]
H-F administrators awarded merit pay
The District 233 school board approved merit pay for top administrators at the April 11 board meeting. Superintendent Scott Wakeley, who recommended the payments, said they are “about plus-plus” in recognition of the work administrators do throughout the school year that is above and beyond regular duties. “I am very[Read More…]
H-F board considering cost reductions to proposed science wing
The District 233 Finance Committee is considering its options for reducing costs on the proposed science wing on the South Building at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The proposed addition was first presented to the board in spring 2022. During spring and summer, construction costs skyrocketed and were impacted by supply chain[Read More…]
Senior citizens build muscle strength at H-F Racquet Club fitness class
If you’re tired after a workout, that’s a good thing, says Jeffrey Lippert who teaches a Silver Sneakers Seniors Fitness class at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club. “The only way to build muscular strength and muscular endurance is to fatigue.” His Tuesday afternoon Silver Sneakers class draws up to[Read More…]