The Chronicle sat down with incoming District 233 Superintendent Jennifer Norrell to learn a few insights into her world. Some of the responses have been edited for length. Where were you raised? I was raised in Hazel Crest since second grade. I’m a Hillcrest (High) Hawk. Do you have a[Read More…]
Author: Marilyn Thomas
Jennifer Norrell, H-F’s next superintendent, says she is ready for the role
Her official start date is July 1, but District 233’s next superintendent, Dr. Jennifer Norrell, has taken the time to get to know the people of Homewood-Flossmoor High School and the H-F community. She got her first official piece of H-F swag at a boys volleyball game in April, billed[Read More…]
Parker students win trip to NYC to attend ‘Hamilton’ production
Three Parker Junior High students won a trip to New York City to be part of a special Broadway presentation of the musical “Hamilton” as part of the national Hamilton Education Program. A poem about Alexander Hamilton’s son Philip won the trip for Minah Bobb, Tabitha Waita and Isabella Aventano,[Read More…]
H-F teachers stress to every student the importance of reading
Note: This story is the third part of a three-part series. Sylvia knew her goal was to graduate Homewood-Flossmoor High School and become a cosmetologist. Her below average reading scores got her into the specialized reading program, but Sylvia didn’t care. What did it matter, she argued, I’m going to[Read More…]
H-F reading specialists learn science to improve students’ skills
Note: This story is the second of a three-part series. It was updated at 3:25 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, to clarify several quotes. The first part of the series can be found here. You’re reading this, and not even thinking about how your brain is decoding each word, or how[Read More…]
New approaches for reading win H-F national honor
Note: This story is the first part of a three-part series. A new approach for helping Homewood-Flossmoor High School students improve their reading and comprehension has won the Reading Department an Exemplary Reading Program Award from the International Literacy Association. The honor recognizes outstanding reading and language arts programs across[Read More…]
Walker elected, Schafer appointed to H-F Park District board
Byron Walker and Erika Schafer took their seats on the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, May 20. They replaced Linda Ojode of Flossmoor, who served a six-year term, and Steve Johnson of Homewood, who was on the board for 18 years, serving three terms. Only Walker ran[Read More…]
Park board OKs new playground equipment, RFC air conditioners
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District approved a transfer of $1.5 million into its capital fund that will help underwrite improvements in three parks and cover the replacement costs for new air conditioning units at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Center. Residents’ input helped make the decisions on which playground equipment options[Read More…]
Student films get lots of applause, awards at first Viking Film Festival
It didn’t reach the international heights of France’s Cannes Film Festival or carry the name of Hollywood star Robert Redford and his Sundance Film Festival. What the First Annual Viking Film Festival did have was short films that showed off kids’ creativity and talent followed by its own awards ceremony.[Read More…]
Support, words of encouragement given to new District 233 board members
Ariana Leonard, Camille O’Quin and Tamekia Smith repeated their oath of office as new District 233 school board members before a packed meeting room at Homewood-Flossmoor High School on May 6. Outgoing board members Michelle Hoereth, Steve Anderson and Cynthia Turnquest shared encouraging words about the camaraderie and respect their[Read More…]
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