Western Avenue Elementary School celebrated its 75th Birthday with an open house for alumni on Friday, Sept. 8. The event brought former students and teachers together, creating a nostalgic and friendly atmosphere. Principal Gina Isabelli welcomed the alumni who had gathered to relive fond memories of their time at the[Read More…]
Education
District 153 passes balanced $31.87 million budget
The District 153 school board adopted its 2024 balanced budget of $31.87 million at its Sept. 18 meeting. Chief School Business Official Eric Trimberger told the board that he was working from last year’s property assessment numbers, so the board may see changes in revenue by the end of 2023.[Read More…]
Speed zone around H-F High now 20 miles per hour
The speed limits around Homewood-Flossmoor High School have dropped to 20 miles per hour on school days when students are present. But it doesn’t seem drivers have noticed. Drivers are speeding down Governors Highway at the posted 45 mph speed, and 40 mph on Kedzie Avenue. Flossmoor Police Chief Jerel[Read More…]
Fund Run for District 153 schools is Sunday
Run, walk, trot, skip during the District 153 Fund Run on Sunday, Sept. 17. Supporters of all ages are invited to the 5K run and 153-yard dash. Registration starts at 8 a.m. on the grounds of James Hart School, at 183rd Street and Aberdeen Avenue. The 5K race through the[Read More…]
District 153 starts breakfast program
This year, District 153 is giving kids the chance to start their day with breakfast with a new “grab and go” program. Breakfast has been called the most important meal of the day, and research shows that kids who have breakfast perform better in school. To get kids off to[Read More…]
Flossmoor Hills teacher Tanya Davis recognized for efforts
The Flossmoor School District 161 board thanked Tanya Davis for her exemplary service at its board meeting on Sept. 11. The board also conducted the required public hearing on its proposed budget before voting to adopt the $45 million budget. Davis, a second-grade teacher at Flossmoor Hills Elementary, was awarded[Read More…]
District 233 board considers adjusting its reserve fund policy
District 233’s having a healthy savings account is a good thing, but should it be a necessity? Over the coming months, school board members will be debating whether to continue the policy of maintaining 10 months in reserves or adjust the policy and use some of that money for future[Read More…]
D161 appoints Agbarah to fill vacant position
The District 161 board of education has chosen Liz Agbarah to fill the vacant seat left by the departure of Misha Blackman. The decision was finalized during a special meeting held on Aug. 28. All six board members were present during the proceedings. Agbarah’s appointment was approved 5 – 1,[Read More…]
D161 board seeks another new member after Scharon resigns
A. Janelle Scharon has resigned from the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education. An announcement about the vacancy was made by the district on Aug. 31. Scharon posted her own announcement on Facebook earlier in the week to let her constituents know that she would be stepping down for[Read More…]
D233 sticks with tradition, leaves commencement on a Sunday
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School calendar for the 2023-24 school year was approved by the board and… Wait, what?! Graduation is on a Thursday? Graduation for H-F has traditionally been on a Sunday. Families sit in the bleachers as students march onto the football field. They are arranged so that the[Read More…]
