Marian Catholic High School announced on Friday, May 19, the appointment of Steven Pyter as its new Director of Bands. Pyter is a highly accomplished music educator, composer and arranger from the Chicago area, who brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the position. Pyter began his teaching career[Read More…]
Education
A march down memory lane
James Hart School graduates got to go back in time Monday. District 153 arranged for the 247 Hart eighth graders to be guests of honor at Willow School parading for kindergarten, first and second graders, and at Churchill School walking through the hallways for third, fourth and fifth graders. The[Read More…]
After 15 years in District 161, Carol Humm hired to head Heather Hill
After working 15 years in Flossmoor School District 161, Carol Humm has been appointed the new principal of Heather Hill Elementary School. Humm worked as the district’s curriculum coordinator for the past four years. Outgoing principal Ashley Holland, who was hired for the role in 2018, resigned to take a[Read More…]
H-F staff recognized by PR association
Homewood-Flossmoor High School administrators and staff won special honors from the Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association. The presentations were part of a National School Communicators Day program May 12. In the administrator category, District 233 Superintendent Scott Wakeley received the Distinguished Service Award for his commitment[Read More…]
H-F board names Jim Schmidt assistant principal
The District 233 school board appointed Jim Schmidt assistant principal at Homewood-Flossmoor High School at its Tuesday, May 16, meeting. Schmidt has been at H-F for 19 years. He joined the staff in 2004 to lead the Seminar Program, a special class to provide students additional support. He was in[Read More…]
District 161 renews bus contract; recognizes teachers and students
Flossmoor School District 161 renewed the transportation contract with Kickert School Bus Lines at the Monday, May 8, meeting. The contract for 2023-2024 includes a 6.5% increase over the last agreement. This adjustment comes after significant increases in the 2022-2023 academic year. It does not reflect the two or three[Read More…]
Outstanding Music Educator honor goes to Hart band director Matt Johnson
James Hart School band director Matt Johnson has been named a 2023 Outstanding Music Educator Award recipient recognizing his contributions to music education. “It’s a huge honor,” Johnson said. He was nominated by a fellow music teacher and selected to receive the award by past winners. He will be honored[Read More…]
Original short play qualifies Parker students for national history competition
Two groups of students from Parker Junior High impressed the judges at a state history competition on April 22. One group honored the impact of a sports legend. The other group’s members embodied iconic film directors in a performance that won them a place in the national competition in June.[Read More…]
H-F school board considering security updates
The District 233 school board is expected to approve a contract for security improvements at Homewood-Flossmoor High School at its Tuesday, May 16, board meeting. This year the district made security improvements to doors at both the North and South Buildings, installing automatic door locks that eliminated the need for[Read More…]
Parker teachers voice concerns over student behavior and crowded hallways
Several teachers from Parker Junior High School brought their safety concerns to the District 161 school board meeting on May 8. Their comments focusing on safety concerns stemming from student behavior and overcrowding prompted Superintendent Dana Smith to offer a meeting with the educators. The board also approved new positions[Read More…]
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