Students from HF Robotics spent this season uncovering a piece of Flossmoor history that many residents never knew existed. At the Nov. 20 South Suburban Archaeological Society meeting, the Cricketeers stood before a full room at the Irwin Center to share what they learned about the Horton Site, a 1960s[Read More…]
Education
H-F High teacher wins honor for reaching all students
Corinne Zimmerman believes her job is to get students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School to have fun in biology, whether they’re a great learner or someone who needs an extra assist. “My job is to make your kids love science. Especially as a freshman bio teacher I truly think I can[Read More…]
Arts council helps student musicians get studio time
The James Hart Orchestra is heading to the recording studio, thanks to a grant obtained by the Homewood Arts Council. On Nov. 12, arts council Director Chris Castaneda visited the orchestra’s morning rehearsal to deliver the news. “We got the grant from the Grateful Dead to take you all to a[Read More…]
Heather Hill Elementary Raises $650 in 2nd annual Think Pink Day and Penny War
Students at Flossmoor’s Heather Hill Elementary School raised $650 from the 2nd Annual Think Pink Day on Oct. 29. The event was the finale for the Think Pink Penny War, a schoolwide effort. The students gave their donations to The Cancer Support Center of Homewood and Project Kennedy. Both organizations[Read More…]
D233 board approves program enrolling H-F students at Prairie State College
Homewood-Flossmoor High School students with enough credits to graduate this month are being offered the option of enrolling in college courses at Prairie State College for the spring semester. The District 233 school board approved the pilot program that calls for the students to stay enrolled at H-F for one[Read More…]
District 233 board set path for new curricula to meet college and career readiness
The District 233 school board agreed to move forward with new course options that are designed to give Homewood-Flossmoor High students opportunities for certificate programs and to earn dual credit for both H-F and college work. Superintendent Jennifer Norrell told board members at the Nov. 18 meeting that the district[Read More…]
D161 board votes to recapture $1 million in property taxes
The Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education voted to reclaim $1 million in taxes to avoid significant deficits or budget cuts over the next five years. It may consider the same approach next year. The partial recapture of taxes abated through the 2025 Property Tax Relief Grant (PTRG) was a[Read More…]
Parker students selected for regional band and choir festival
Several talented students from Parker Junior High School will perform at the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) District 1 Regional Band, Orchestra, and Choir Festival. These students successfully navigated a rigorous audition process, competing against peers from over 70 junior high schools across the region. The students representing Parker are:[Read More…]
Research study at Parker seeks insight into student technology usage
A social media and digital wellness research project currently underway at Parker Junior High collects cell phone usage data to help researchers understand how students interact with technology. Researchers from the University of Chicago, the University of California San Diego, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are conducting The[Read More…]
GovState president addresses $14 million budgetary shortfalls
Governors State University President Joyce Ester hosted a meeting with faculty and staff on Nov. 17 to discuss finances and ask for help balancing the budget. In an email to faculty and staff on Oct. 27, Ester, who took over as president in July, announced the university has been operating[Read More…]
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