The District 233 school board is considering instituting a new program offering 15 Homewood-Flossmoor High School seniors the chance to attend Prairie State College and earn up to 30 college credits while fulfilling their high school requirements. Jennifer Hester, director of curriculum, said the program is meant to give students[Read More…]
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H-F considers replacing class rank with distinction awards
The District 233 school board is reviewing a proposal that would eliminate class rank at Homewood-Flossmoor High School and replace it with distinction awards. The change is meant to broaden recognition for outstanding academic work. If approved, the change would be implemented for the current freshman class that will graduate[Read More…]
Three H-F grads receive financial support as they enter teaching profession
Three Class of 2021 alumni of Homewood-Flossmoor High School who pursued teaching degrees in college were awarded scholarships by the Homewood-Flossmoor Education Organization (HFEO), the teachers and support staff union. Jack Calomino will be a social sciences student teacher at Pontiac High School this semester; Ellery Homrich will be student[Read More…]
Let’s Get Cooking: Students make their own creations for a grade
Culinary students learned valuable lessons in the Iron Chef-style competition when they tried to beat the clock in their attempts at making tempting meals that got judges to award their dishes top prizes. It was restaurant-style food preparation when these students entered the kitchens at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, donned chef’s[Read More…]
Let’s Get Cooking: Culinary program updates give students improved experiences
Cooking is an essential skill. Having the ability to make nutritious meals that taste great is an added bonus. At Homewood-Flossmoor High School, students can learn the basics, or choose to go beyond into the professional realm of food preparation, thanks to major improvements in culinary lab spaces in the[Read More…]
Residency rules remain top priority for H-F High
It’s no secret: people from outside of District 233 try to enroll their kids for Homewood-Flossmoor High School. A new residency system is helping reduce the chances of that happening. H-F continues to be a destination spot for families who want their students to get an excellent education coupled with[Read More…]
H-F musicians selected for IMEA All-State Music Conference and performance
The Performing Arts Department at Homewood-Flossmoor High School has announced that seven music students have been selected to participate in the Illinois Music Education Association’s All-State Music Conference Jan. 29 through Feb. 1 in Peoria. In addition, the Viking Jazz Ensemble applied and was accepted to perform at the IMEA[Read More…]
You Matter 2 celebrates its 10th anniversary
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the youth organization You Matter 2 founded by Destiny Watson. You Matter 2 is a youth leadership and empowerment program that works with middle and high school students. According to Watson, her organization has served over 2,000 students so far. Watson started her organization[Read More…]
School board amends grad requirements at H-F High
Students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School will be able to take one fewer required class to meet graduation requirements. The District 233 school board voted Tuesday, Dec. 17, to keep the 22 units of credit necessary to graduate. H-F has mandated courses for 18.5 units. It agreed to reduce the mandatory[Read More…]
Serena Hills alumnus gives warmth to students
The students at Serena Hills Elementary School in Flossmoor School District 161 received a holiday surprise this week thanks to the generosity of alumnus Allan DiCastro. During a special assembly in the packed school gymnasium, every child at the school was gifted a new winter jacket, custom-sized to fit them[Read More…]
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