Author: Marilyn Thomas
Back to paper and pencil for District 153 PARCC test takers
Student testing time for the state mandated PARCC test has been reduced from four weeks to just one week because Homewood District 153 is now able to give the test with paper and pencil. Kathy Schaeflein, director of curriculum and instruction, said the district applied for a waiver so that[Read More…]
Switch to new accountant saving park district $50,000
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners agreed to switch its accounting work to Lauterbach & Amen LLP. The move will save the district $50,000 over the next five years. The board’s decision at its January meeting was unanimous. The firm BKD, originally Wolf and Company, had been the auditor[Read More…]
Weather helped Coyote Run Golf Course record its longest season in 2017
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Coyote Run Golf Course in Flossmoor had its longest season on record — 310 days. Dave Ward, superintendent of golf, reported to the park board that the unseasonably mild winter allowed the park district to open the course Feb. 17, 2017, the earliest opening day in[Read More…]
H-F Vikings Youth Hockey players bring home awards
Five ice hockey teams at the H-F Ice Arena brought home top prizes in tournaments. From the youngest to the more advanced, the teams beat competitors in games at Chicago, St. Louis and Madison, Wisconsin, in January. The teams are part of HF Vikings Youth Hockey Association, serving 126 players[Read More…]
Daughter carries on legacy as McBride Engineering marks 50 years
Mary McBride is happy to carry on her father’s work as president of McBride Engineering Inc. in Homewood. The firm marks its 50th year in business this year.
Improved reading, comprehension are winning strategies at H-F
Reading is an essential part of life. That’s why Homewood-Flossmoor High School has begun using Lexile, a new tool measuring the independent reading skills of all students. A Lexile assessment was given to every student in September. It provides teachers information on how students read and comprehend; how they process[Read More…]
H-F ice arena supporters can help win NHL prize
Supporters of the Homewood-Flossmoor Ice Arena are looking for a few great stories and photos that can help win a $150,000 prize through the annual Kraft Hockeyville National Hockey League competition.
Homewood library exhibit will help kids make sense of dollars and cents
The Homewood Public Library will be hosting a special exhibit in April to help kids ages 10 to 16 better understand how to make sound decisions when it comes to dollars and cents.
Cece Belue serving on Homewood library board
Cece Belue took her seat on the Homewood Public Library’s board at the Jan. 17 meeting. Belue said she stepped forward to take on the position because “it’s an opportunity for me to serve the community in a different capacity.” She is volunteering with the District 153 PTA as fundraising chair[Read More…]