Newly appointed District 161 Superintendent Terrance Sanders has taken on an important role, but he’s going to let everyone know he’s looking for input and guidance. “I’ve joined the team, I’ve joined the community and everyone has just been very receptive to ideas that I have and I’m learning from[Read More…]
Education
Superintendent Hill spent months preparing for her District 153 job
Homewood School District 153 Superintendent Teresa Hill decided the best way to acclimate herself to her new job was to learn about the district early on. That meant being present at 6:30 a.m. school board committee meetings between January and June and attending the monthly school board meetings before her[Read More…]
Flossmoor schools get library improvement grant
Flossmoor School District 161 is one of 21 public libraries and school districts receiving a grant for libraries secured by Sen. Patick Joyce, D-Essex. “For years, our local libraries have continued to bring people together,” said Joyce, who represents Flossmoor in the Illinois Senate. “Libraries are not just places you[Read More…]
Excessive rainfall floods Serena Hills school gym
When rain inundated the area on Father’s Day, June 21, streets and yards were flooded. Unfortunately, so was the gym at Serena Hills Elementary School in Chicago Heights. The District 161 school board got news of the problem at its June 29 meeting when Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations Fran[Read More…]
District 161 finds its next superintendent by way of Texas
Terrance Sanders, a deputy superintendent in San Marcos, Texas, was appointed the next superintendent of District 161 schools on a unanimous vote by the board of education at its June 29 meeting. After the announcement, Sanders told the board and audience that he’s “honored and grateful” for the appointment. “I[Read More…]
Leaky roof at racquet club to be repaired
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park Board agreed to a $36,600 contract with Knickerbocker Roofing & Paving Co. at the June 16 meeting for repairs to the roof at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. Workers for the firm did an on-site inspection and said 15 specific[Read More…]
District 161 approves breakfast, lunch price increases
The Flossmoor Elementary School District 161 Board of Education approved modest increases to student breakfast and lunch prices for the 2026-27 school year as part of its consent agenda June 15. Under the approved measure, the cost of a paid lunch will increase from $3.75 to $3.85, while the price[Read More…]
District 161 plans fund transfers to cover construction costs, transportation expenses
Flossmoor School District 161 officials plan to transfer millions of dollars between district funds to cover upcoming construction expenses and ensure the transportation fund maintains sufficient cash flow as Cook County property tax revenues continue to lag. During a June 15 board discussion, Associate Superintendent of Business Operations Frances LaBella[Read More…]
H-F High recognizes Viking Scholars
Homewood-Flossmoor High School gave special recognition on its May graduation ceremony to 12 outstanding students who represent the Class of 2026 Viking Scholars. These outstanding students represent the top 1% of the class of 730 students based on their grade point average. “Our Viking Scholars are a demonstration and showcase[Read More…]
District 233 considers cell phone lockers ahead of new Illinois school restrictions
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 Board of Education discussed a proposal on June 16 to install cell phone lockers in classrooms as the district prepares for a new Illinois law restricting student cell phone use during instructional time. Superintendent Jennifer Norrell said the district has been discussing ways to[Read More…]
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