Homewood-Flossmoor High School is deliberating another building project converting and updating two wings of the South Building. Staff and students again are being asked for their input on space needs as the District 233 school board begins an exploratory process on how it will use the vacant B-Building and make[Read More…]
Author: Marilyn Thomas
H-F’s board reviews $76.99 million operating budget
The District 233 proposed operating budget for the 2025-26 school year shows $76.99 million in revenues and $75.36 million in expenses for Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The school board was presented with the budget at the Aug. 19 board meeting. Lawrence Cook, chief school business official, said the operating budget covers[Read More…]
District 153 invites public input on next superintendent
The District 153 school board is inviting the public to a meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, to share their ideas and thoughts on what attributes the next district superintendent should possess. The board is working with School Exec Connect search firm. Superintendent Scott McAlister is in his last[Read More…]
ADA ramp is first step in Irwin Park improvements
The hill on the west side of Irwin Park is torn up as workers prepare for a handicapped accessible ramp. The work is one part of the major improvements coming to the park in 2026. Construction crews have poured parts of the ramp but work is expected to continue for[Read More…]
Hooper steps into Southland Chamber’s executive director role
Jennel Hooper is just six months at her job as executive director of the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce, but she’s already setting the course for new endeavors and outreach. Hooper’s goal for 2026 is to connect communities with the 370 businesses that are currently members, grow the membership and[Read More…]
Vacancies in District 153 staff being filled
Homewood School District 153 is filling its classroom and specialists vacancies in anticipation of the first day of school Aug. 20. School districts have struggled to fill positions the past five years, but Superintendent Scott McAlister said he was “somewhat optimistic” that people are again looking at teaching for a[Read More…]
H-F board agrees to create new position for CTE department
Meeting the needs of Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program will now be the responsibility of two people. The District 233 school board agreed to share responsibilities by creating a department lead position. At a special meeting of the board on Friday, July 18, the board unanimously[Read More…]
Variety, color highlight 7 gardens on Southland Garden Walk
The secrets of seven outstanding gardeners were shared with guests who wandered through their gardens on the 13th annual Southland Community Garden Walk on Sunday, July 13, hosted by the National Council of Jewish Women. Each, in its own way, was a perfect example of how variety, color and design[Read More…]
H-F science teacher selected national science advocate
Homewood-Flossmoor High School science teacher Jeanettra Watkins was selected as one of 100 science teachers from 36 states in the 2024-25 class of the Society for Science Advocate Program. The Advocate Program is a year-long professional development program that supports teachers and mentors who are working to increase the number[Read More…]
Sen. Durbin hears regional concerns from Southland Chamber members
U.S. Senator Richard Durbin (D-Ill) listened Friday as members of the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce shared their insights on future federal government cuts and ways to enhance the South Suburbs and maintain a strong workforce. Hope for a final decision on the South Suburban Airport, concerns about artificial intelligence[Read More…]
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