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…]
Education
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…]
District 161 projects budget surplus, warns of long-term challenges
Flossmoor School District 161 officials presented a tentative 2026-27 budget on Monday, June 16, that projects an operating surplus next year but cautioned that the district’s long-term financial outlook depends heavily on continued state Property Tax Relief Grant funding. Associate Superintendent of Business Operations Frances LaBella told board members the[Read More…]
District 161 board questions cost, need for expanded Western Avenue parking lot
The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education indicated Monday that it does not plan to move forward with a proposed expansion of the parking lot at Western Avenue Elementary School after board members questioned whether the nearly $620,000 project was necessary. District administrators presented conceptual plans for expanding the[Read More…]
Retirees 2026: Handson’s calling card was caring
Regina Handson says 27 years ago she had a premonition that she would be working at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. She drove by the North Building with a friend, telling her, “I’m going to work there.” Now she’s planning her retirement. It wasn’t long after being hired that Handson started in[Read More…]
Homewood D153 uses bonds to finance school improvements
The District 153 school board agreed to sell $7 million working cash bonds and $11.26 million in life safety bonds to finance improvements at Willow, Churchill and James Hart Schools. At its June 9 meeting, Eric Trimberger, chief school business official, said the board’s action for the life safety bonds[Read More…]
Retirees 2026: Thomas took on various roles at H-F High
Over the past 28 years, Kevin Thomas has been a Homewood-Flossmoor High School classroom English teacher, was the EDDA magazine advisor, a WHFH radio supervisor using his FCC license, and Career and Technical Education program chair, who also taught woods, small engines and business classes. As he steps away from[Read More…]
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