National signing day is more than the final step in a high school athlete’s college recruitment. On Feb. 1, seven Homewood-Flossmoor High School students joined the exclusive club that is being a college athlete. “These are exciting times for everyone,” Athletic Director Matthew Lyke said. “The journey begins in the[Read More…]
Education
Sportscaster recognizes community’s support for Vikings baseball
Sports broadcaster Laurence Holmes said he could feel the positive vibes in the room Saturday, Jan. 27, when he addressed supporters of Homewood-Flossmoor High Vikings Baseball at their annual fundraiser. “To walk into this place and see the type of job you’re doing to support a baseball program is top[Read More…]
Prairie State College announces Dean’s List
Prairie State College has announced its Fall 2022 Dean’s List recognizing students who have met rigorous academic standards. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must have a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.75 or better, have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours at PSC during the[Read More…]
District 161 approves 5-year plan for renovations at a cost of $17 million
After a year of discussion and planning, Flossmoor School District 161 School Board unanimously passed a Long Range Plan at its meeting on Monday, Jan. 23. The five-year blueprint of school upgrades carries a total price tag of $17 million. The plan includes projects identified as priorities by the Long Range[Read More…]
AP African American Studies course coming to H-F
Homewood-Flossmoor High School is one of fewer than 200 high schools across the country selected by the College Board for a new Advanced Placement African American Studies course. “Not every school in the country has been given the opportunity to offer this course,” said Superintendent Scott Wakeley at the District[Read More…]
Building addition at Churchill School provides room for one-on-one tutoring
The third grade classroom addition at Churchill School in Homewood is open for business. Teachers are using the two classrooms for small group sessions and the two small rooms for one-to-one tutoring. In the coming school year the two larger rooms will be third grade classrooms, said Principal Sara Schnoor. [Read More…]
District 153 recognizes achievements of Laura Kozel
Churchill School special education teacher Laura Kozel was honored by the District 153 school board for her outstanding efforts as a national board certified teacher. To receive certification, teachers must show how their teaching aligns with five core standards, including a deep understanding of their students, content knowledge, use of[Read More…]
You Matter 2 volunteers at Heather Hill take on MLK Day projects
Heather Hill Elementary school opened its doors on Jan. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon. Destiny Watson, founder and CEO of You Matter 2, sought out community members and volunteers to make lunches for the homeless served by South Suburban PADS and tie blankets for Project Kennedy, a nonprofit helping cancer patients and[Read More…]
Homewood District 153 wraps up 5-year strategic plan in preparation for next proposal
District 153’s five-year strategic plan will close with a review of major accomplishments district-wide and at Willow, Churchill and James Hart Schools. In 2018, the Homewood school board wrote a strategic plan with with input from a group of 55 people, including staff members, interested parents and residents. At the[Read More…]
MLK Day: H-F author Nichelle Joi shares her writings with kids
Homewood-Flossmoor High School junior Nichelle Joi started her day off on Monday reading a book for young students as part of a Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service program. But it wasn’t just any book she was reading. It was “My Camera and Me,” the fourth book she’s authored. [Read More…]
