Homewood District 153 presented the Jerry Morin Educational Excellence Award to six staff members for their outstanding efforts during the 2025-26 school year. The awards, given at the school board’s Nov. 10 meeting, are presented to a teacher or staff member who has shown outstanding commitment to student achievement. Superintendent[Read More…]
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District 153 presents the Dockweiler Award to 3 outstanding students
The Tom Dockweiler Award was presented to three outstanding students selected by the principals in Homewood School District 153. Jade Taylor-Lando, Michael Williams and Gavynn Hall were selected from a student body of more than 1,700 students who attend Willow, Churchill and James Hart Schools. The award is named for[Read More…]
D161 recognizes outstanding teachers and principals
At the Oct. 27 meeting, the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education recognized Tina Morris, English Language Learner teacher at Serena Hills, as the second quarter #AboveAndBeyond winner. “Tina is consistently a mentor for us year after year because she does such a great job at acclimating our new[Read More…]
Trinity Christian College closure leaves IPO home venue uncertain
Trinity Christian College announced early Tuesday, Nov. 4, that the 2025-2026 school year will be its last. In addition to the students, staff and faculty affected by the closure, the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra could have to find a new home. Trinity’s Ozinga Chapel in Palos Heights has been IPO’s primary[Read More…]
Western Avenue third graders show their can-do attitude during canned food drive
With the help of a high-production-value video and a catchy song, one third-grade classroom at Western Avenue Elementary in Flossmoor has successfully concluded a canned food drive the students planned and executed as a team. The third-grade class, under the guidance of their teacher, Sierra Samuels, collected more than 1,400[Read More…]
D161 discusses budget scenarios and construction plans
The Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education is reviewing various budget scenarios that will impact taxpayers. The tentative budget is scheduled for approval in November, but a key discussion point centers on property tax options for 2025, particularly Property Tax Relief Grants (PTRG). As the district navigates the end of[Read More…]
Seniors marvel at H-F High’s improvements during tour
Positive comments were heard throughout the morning on Friday, Oct. 24, during the annual senior citizens breakfast and open house at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Because there was no school that day, H-F administrators got to show off the school’s newest space. The breakfast was hosted in the Science Wing’s two-story[Read More…]
D233 tax abatement likely this year, future uncertain
The District 233 school board will consider abating taxes on the proposed 2025 tax levy, but it is likely the last time the board will take that step because state funding is expected to dry up. This year, District 233 did not receive a Property Tax Relief Grant. The state[Read More…]
Reduced state revenue sullies H-F financial picture
District 233 school board members got a financial projection Tuesday, Oct. 21, that will help them make tough decisions for Homewood-Flossmoor High School as state support declines and the district’s reserve fund drops. In presenting his report, financial consultant Bob Grossi told the board, “The next 10 years are going[Read More…]
Bathroom vents may be the source of humidity at Flossmoor Hills and Western Avenue
The District 161 Board of Education is considering information about the suspected causes and potential solutions to humidity issues at Flossmoor Hill and Western Avenue schools. A third-party report outlined progress in a plan to address humid air condensing on chilling pipes, which has caused significant damage to the facilities.[Read More…]
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