At the March 24 board of education meeting, Flossmoor School District 161 recognized Lindsay Epley, a second grader at Western Avenue School, for receiving the 2025 Infinitec Outstanding Student Technology Award. United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago, a charitable non-profit organization, serves individuals with disabilities in the Chicago metropolitan[Read More…]
Education
GovState names interim president
Note: Chris Weber wrote this story for the GovState Phoenix. As the Board of Trustees works to find a replacement after Governors State University President Cheryl Green’s retirement in early March, Vice President of Administration and Finance Corey S. Bradford Sr. has taken the lead as head administrator. Bradford said[Read More…]
Musicians, parents mark 70th year for D153 Parent Music Association
District 153 musicians and their supporters came out to perform in a special “thank you” concert Thursday, March 27, for the Parent Music Association as it celebrated its 70th anniversary. Studies have shown students who learn music have better results in school. In District 153, music is counted as part[Read More…]
Work of 2 Willow School teachers wins state honors
Two outstanding Willow School teachers — Amy Brecheisen in kindergarten and Anne Wallace in first grade — received Those Who Excel honors from the Illinois State Board of Education. Brecheisen has been teaching for 17 years. She is a product of District 153 schools and Homewood-Flossmoor High School. When she[Read More…]
H-F loses its fourth CTE director in four years
Homewood-Flossmoor High School prides itself on the numerous programs it offers students who want hands-on learning experiences, but it is having trouble filling positions and it lost its fourth trades education program director in four years. The District 233 school board accepted the resignation of Michelle Meadows, director of Career[Read More…]
H-F agrees to $3.5 million settlement for alleged incident in 2022
Homewood-Flossmoor High School announced Tuesday, March 18, that it has reached a $3.5 million out-of-court settlement with a former student who alleged that she was sexually assaulted during a theater class in 2022. The girl, a junior at the time, was partnered with a male student. The two went to[Read More…]
H-F arts students win $3.2 million in scholarship money
The Fine Arts Department at Homewood-Flossmoor High School honored 15 outstanding students whose art projects have won them $3.2 million in scholarship money. At a small honors ceremony on March 6, each student was recognized and one of their award-winning works of art was displayed. Art teacher Jackie Wargo said[Read More…]
Search firm hired to find District 153’s next superintendent
The District 153 school board hired the School Exec Connect search firm to help it find the district’s next superintendent. The board approved a $19,500 contract with expenses on Monday, March 10, with the national search and consulting firm based in Oak Park. The board interviewed three firms before making[Read More…]
Improvements on D161 schools begin as plans for new playgrounds are discussed
Plans to upgrade schools in Flossmoor School District 161 are underway as the Board of Education discusses further upgrades to playgrounds and infrastructure. Construction at Heather Hill Elementary began on March 3, with crews starting excavation for a new addition. The project will include a more secure vestibule and new[Read More…]
Future nuclear engineer Everett Van Til named National Merit finalist
Homewood-Flossmoor High School senior Everett Van Til has been named a National Merit finalist. The National Merit Scholarship Program selects 6,870 finalists as National Merit Scholarship winners chosen for their abilities, accomplishment and potential for success in rigorous college studies. As one of those students, Van Til is eligible for[Read More…]
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