Randall McDonald is the kind of kid who seems destined for success. He was the starting quarterback for the Homewood-Flossmoor football team. He owns his own business – RPM Athletic Wear – customizing gear for other athletes. And he’s earned a college scholarship. McDonald signed with the University of Findlay[Read More…]
Education
GSU celebrates President Green’s legacy as her retirement nears
The Governors State University (GSU) community gathered on Feb. 7 to honor President Cheryl Green at a retirement banquet. The event punctuated the end of her four-year tenure at GSU and more than 30 years in education. The banquet, which included food, entertainment, and well-wishes, was followed the same evening[Read More…]
Motorola employees offer job tips to H-F students
Network, network, network. Improve your communication skills. Be willing to share your opinion. Don’t be shy about asking questions. These and other points were presented to 45 students from business and engineering classes at Homewood-Flossmoor High School who participated in a special program given by representatives of Motorola Solution’s Motorola[Read More…]
District 153 sells bonds for Willow School improvements
The District 153 school board agreed to sell $2.82 million in life safety bonds Feb. 3 to underwrite summer work at Willow School, 1804 Willow Road in Homewood. Chief School Business Official Eric Trimberger was happy to get a 3.85% interest rate for the two-year loan. The district will receive[Read More…]
Willow students celebrate 100 days of school
On Thursday, Feb. 6, students at Willow School in Homewood found fun ways to celebrate 100 days of learning! Kindergarteners took on the roles of senior citizens walking with canes, wearing eye glasses and showing plenty of gray hairs. First graders were part of construction crews. Everyone got yellow hard[Read More…]
D161 discusses 5 topics to develop short-, long-term goals
The Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education discussed a long list of potential organizational and educational goals at the Jan. 27 meeting. The list presented to the board was divided into five goal areas: The draft list includes eliminating achievement gaps, improving school culture and climate, and increasing teacher effectiveness[Read More…]
District 153 will work to open communication with special ed parents
Homewood District 153 parents of special education students asked for better information and open lines of communication with administrators. Several parents made a point of offering their support for the staff. “I do know how hard you work,” one mom said. Still, the parent/district interaction needs a refresh. Superintendent Scott[Read More…]
H-F board gives green light to new graduation honors system
The District 233 board voted Jan. 21 to change the honors recognition program at Homewood- Flossmoor High School. The change, which also impacts the grading system, comes after nearly two years of study. Administrators argue that colleges and universities aren’t necessarily interested in ranking because each high school has its[Read More…]
State Board of Higher Education sends recommendation of 4% budget increase to governor
The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) recommended a 2026 fiscal year budget that increases funding to continue to support the implementation of the equity-driven higher education strategic plan, A Thriving Illinois. The budget recommends an overall 4% increase, which represents an increase of $108.8 million, in higher education funding,[Read More…]
$100,000 donation helps Serena Hills School grads attend PSC
Prairie State College alumnus Allan DiCastro has presented the PSC Foundation with a $100,000 gift to cover out-of-pocket tuition and books for graduates of Serena Hills School in Chicago Heights. The first awards were presented this spring semester. As many as 20 Serena Hills graduates could receive the PSC scholarship.[Read More…]
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