Homewood-Flossmoor High School fielded two teams in the state Special Olympics soccer tournament, and both came home with honors. The white team won first place and the red team won third place in competition Nov. 2 in Schaumburg. The teams each have eight players who are supported by Unified partners,[Read More…]
Education
H-F grad receives national award honoring her research initiatives
Katherine Michelmore, a 2003 graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High School, has won the 2024 Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management David N. Kershaw Award for her research, including how the American Rescue Plan Act increase in the child income tax credit benefited families. Michelmore, an associate professor in public policy[Read More…]
D161 Board expected to keep property taxes flat
The Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education asked Associate Superintendent Frances LaBella to present a proposal to leave the district’s portion of residents’ property taxes virtually unchanged next year. After reporting that the district is in line to receive a $2-million 2025 Property Tax Relief Grant (PTRG), LaBella discussed several[Read More…]
School report cards show D153 gains in English, dip in math
The Illinois School Report Card shows students in Homewood District 153 improved by 10 points in English/Language Arts, 6 points in science, and had a slight dip in math scores in the 2023-24 school year testing. Data on the Illinois School Report Card was made available by the Illinois State[Read More…]
AmeriCorps City Year program finishes first quarter at Parker
Eight AmeriCorps/City Year members are working at Parker Junior High this year as part of a pilot program that expands the program outside of Chicago. Seven math and English language arts classrooms have a permanent City Year member, referred to as a Corps member, who spends most school days assisting[Read More…]
Southland Career & Technical Education Center unveils vision at community event
On Oct. 23, advocates for the Southland Career and Technical Education Center (SCTEC) held a “Lunch and Learn” event, inviting community members to learn about the center’s plans and progress. The SCTEC designers hope to provide the region’s high school and postsecondary students with a hands-on, career-focused education in aviation,[Read More…]
H-F High celebrates the importance of dads
Homewood-Flossmoor High School will welcome more than 80 dads to campus Monday, Oct. 28, for a day-long event that is sure to have a lasting impact on students and the entire school community. The Dad Squad is a beacon of positivity and support for HF students and staff. These dedicated[Read More…]
Flossmoor’s Wakana Hill honored for state golf tournament effort
The Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education recognized seventh-grade Parker Junior High student Wakana Hill’s top-five finish in the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) state golf tournament. Hill completed the state competition played at Metamora Fields Golf Course in central Illinois on Sept. 12 with the fifth lowest score. At[Read More…]
District 233 gives approval to four new courses
The District 233 school board approved four new courses for students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School at the Oct. 15 meeting, but two — an LGBTQ+ English course and consumer economics — failed to get unanimous votes. The LGBTQ+ Lives and Literature course for English 3 drew considerable discussion about equity,[Read More…]
Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial partners with D161 to bring local history to life
In a collaboration that aims to enhance local history education, Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial, Inc. (FVM) has partnered with Flossmoor School District 161 to introduce a curriculum for Parker Junior High students focused on the contributions of local veterans. The “Flossmoor Veterans Time Machine” started its journey for Parker students on[Read More…]
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