District 233 candidate Camille O’Quin wants it known that Homewood-Flossmoor High School “has an excellent reputation. By and large I think H-F is doing a fantastic job. My main thing is making sure H-F continues to be excellent.” O’Quin, a professor at Governors State University, said that excellent reputation means[Read More…]
Author: Marilyn Thomas
Election 2025: Introducing Lenita Gipson
District 233 candidate Lenita Gipson wants to “bring science to the board.” With more than 25 years working in the pharmaceuticals, medical devices and diagnostics fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), she has a lot of knowledge to share. Accentuating STEM “can really focus students on a number[Read More…]
H-F arts students win $3.2 million in scholarship money
The Fine Arts Department at Homewood-Flossmoor High School honored 15 outstanding students whose art projects have won them $3.2 million in scholarship money. At a small honors ceremony on March 6, each student was recognized and one of their award-winning works of art was displayed. Art teacher Jackie Wargo said[Read More…]
Search firm hired to find District 153’s next superintendent
The District 153 school board hired the School Exec Connect search firm to help it find the district’s next superintendent. The board approved a $19,500 contract with expenses on Monday, March 10, with the national search and consulting firm based in Oak Park. The board interviewed three firms before making[Read More…]
Future nuclear engineer Everett Van Til named National Merit finalist
Homewood-Flossmoor High School senior Everett Van Til has been named a National Merit finalist. The National Merit Scholarship Program selects 6,870 finalists as National Merit Scholarship winners chosen for their abilities, accomplishment and potential for success in rigorous college studies. As one of those students, Van Til is eligible for[Read More…]
Parks commissioners get first look at proposed 2025-26 budget
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District commissioners got their first look on Tuesday, March 4, at the proposed 2025-26 budget that shows $15.8 million in revenues and $15.75 million in expenses. The new fiscal year starts May 1. The board expects to pass the final budget at its April 15 meeting. The[Read More…]
Election 2025: District 233 candidates answer questions about H-F High
A League of Women Voters forum Saturday, March 1, gave voters in District 233 a chance to hear directly from candidates for the Homewood-Flossmoor High School school board. Candidates Lenita Gipson, Ariana Leonard, Aredell “AJ” Roundtree and Camille O’Quin were on the dais to answer questions for 90 minutes. Candidate[Read More…]
Two accept new positions to fill retiring administrator’s job
The Homewood School District 153 school board appointed Morgan Koncel and Cathryne Czarnecki to take over administrative duties now handled by Kathy Schaeflein, director of curriculum, instruction and assessment. She retires at the end of the school year after 13 years in the position. Koncel and Czarnecki will keep their[Read More…]
Southland Chamber president sets off on a new path
Terri Winfree has played a part the past 25-plus years managing and improving the role of business. Now she’s stepping back as she relinquishes her latest duties as president of the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce. She accepted the job as a part-time one-year position in 2020, but she stayed[Read More…]
H-F board abates $3.8 million back to taxpayers
The District 233 school board again agreed to give taxpayers a break by abating taxes by $3.8 million. That abatement breaks down to $1.9 million each for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. Over the last seven years, the board has abated more than $29 million to taxpayers, according to Lawrence[Read More…]
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