January 6 was a day filled with memories as friends, supporters and past and current staff and board members of the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District gathered at the Dolphin Lake Clubhouse to mark the organization’s 50th anniversary. H-F Park District’s outstanding facilities, exceptional programs and terrific staff were all applauded throughout the[Read More…]
Author: Marilyn Thomas
H-F board applies for state grant to reduce taxes
The District 233 school board unanimously approved a grant application that could help reduce property taxes by more than $2 million. The board agreed at its December meeting to apply for the Property Tax Relief Grant. The Illinois State Board of Education will review applications this month to determine[Read More…]
Outstanding leaders help keep parks, facilities, events running
There are more than 600 employees working full- and part-time for the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District, under the supervision of a managerial staff. Here is an introduction to those leaders who guide the district.
‘Keep It Green’ referendum led to new parks, Coyote Run course
“Keep It Green” was the slogan for a 1998 referendum that gave the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District enough money to develop an old lumberyard, a former military base and a dormant golf course into three spectacular facilities. For Missy Barrett of Flossmoor, they are just three of the outstanding sites in[Read More…]
Two board members vote against H-F tax levy
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 school board approved its 2018 tax levy, but not without objections from two board members. The levy includes $33,088,000 for the education fund; $3,763,329 for operations and maintenance; $625,000 for Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund; $1,200,000 for social security; $1,135,000 for transportation; $5,000 for working[Read More…]
H-F school board makes curriculum changes with upgrades and new courses
The District 233 school board made Homewood-Flossmoor High School curriculum changes by adding or giving more academic credit to 15 courses. The changes will benefit students at all levels starting in the 2019-2020 school year. Nancy Spaniak, director of curriculum, instruction and professional development, gave her recommendations to the[Read More…]
Flossmoor resident’s photograph takes top prize
All the emotions of an elderly lady at church were captured in Kimberly Mitchell’s photograph — “Psalm 150:6-Praise and Worship” — that took the top prize at the Beverly Arts Center competition.
District 153 schools earn commendable ranking
The Illinois State Board of Education issued commendable rankings for Willow, Churchill and James Hart Schools in Homewood District 153. “We’re very proud of the work our staff does in working with the students, and collaborating with the parents and all our teams,” said Superintendent Dale Mitchell. The[Read More…]
Pop culture trivia tournament Jan. 5 at H-F High
You may think your brain is cluttered with useless facts, but they could come in handy at the second annual Pop Culture Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 5, at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The contest, hosted by H-F’s Scholastic Bowl team, starts at 8:45 a.m. in the H-F South Building.
Cosplay lets adults create new realms, lives
Kids aren’t the only ones who get to pretend. Lots of adults are enjoying cosplay, the practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book or video game. With photos and bits of costumes, people who have developed a passion for cosplay gave visitors to the Homewood Public[Read More…]
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