Flossmoor village officials have approved an intergovernmental agreement with Flossmoor School District 161 that formalizes how school administrators and police share information related to student safety, criminal activity and truancy, as permitted under state and federal law. The agreement establishes a reciprocal reporting system between the district and the Flossmoor[Read More…]
Education
H-F makes changes to security team
The District 233 school board has been making improvements to its security systems since a student was arrested for bringing a gun on the campus of Homewood-Flossmoor High School in January. Before the gun incident, Superintendent Jennifer Norrell had asked the board to hire the Vulnerability Solutions Group LLC security[Read More…]
D161 student art showcase May 6-8
Flossmoor School District 161 will showcase student art work from May 6 through May 8 at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive in Chicago Heights. The Visual Arts Expo will include a reception for student artists from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6. Community members can view art[Read More…]
District 161 approves adding a full-day prekindergarten program
The Flossmoor District 161 school board found a solution to its need for more pre-kindergarten services. At its April 27 meeting the board accepted a plan that will be cost-neutral while creating a full-day Preschool for All program at Flossmoor Hills School. At its March meeting, the board discussed how[Read More…]
H-F’s musical production of ‘The Little Mermaid’ nominated for best in state award
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School spring musical “The Little Mermaid” has been nominated for best production honors, and three students have been nominated for individual awards in the 2026 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards program. “The Little Mermaid” is the story of Ariel, a teenage mermaid who dreams of becoming[Read More…]
District 161 superintendent search shifting into high gear
By mid-May, representatives of BWP Associates will be giving District 161 school board members a look at candidates for the superintendent’s position. Superintendent Dana Smith announced to the board in February that he would be stepping down after nine years with the district. He has been named superintendent for Community[Read More…]
Flossmoor School District 161 schools earn national recognition for building culture of belonging
Flossmoor School District 161 announced on Tuesday, April 28, that Flossmoor Hills Elementary School and Serena Hills Elementary School have both been named 2025–2026 Capturing Kids’ Hearts® National Showcase Schools. The national recognition highlights each school’s intentional focus on relationships, student engagement and creating a positive learning environment. Under the[Read More…]
Associate principal, 2 administrators appointed at H-F
The District 233 school board created a new associate principal position and appointed two new administrators at its April 21 meeting. Brian Garland will be associate principal for strategic initiatives, a newly created position. He currently is Math Department Lead. Garland joins Assistant Principal Jim Schmidt and Associate Principal Craig[Read More…]
H-F looks to start agriculture, natural resources program
The District 233 school board took the first step on April 21 to start an agriculture, food and natural resources (AFNR) pathway that will give students coursework on all things that are impacted by farming. The board gave its approval for administrators to file for three grants that can partially[Read More…]
Two H-F students receive HSC’s Aesha Jackson Award
An award honoring the memory of Aesha Jackson, an engineer who was passionate about opening the world of STEAM to young people, has been awarded to two Homewood-Flossmoor High School students. The Aesha Jackson STEM Leader Award was presented by the Homewood Science Center to Annie Ford and Janell Robertson[Read More…]
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