What started as a few fathers helping out at school has grown into a visible, energetic presence at Flossmoor Hills Elementary. Known as “Dad Force One,” the group officially launched in January 2025 with a simple goal: Increase the presence of positive male role models in the school community. “We[Read More…]
Education
District 161 school board selects search firm to find the next superintendent
The District 161 school board is expected to immediately open its search for superintendent, but board members agreed there may be the possibility of an interim superintendent appointed for the 2026-27 school year if a suitable candidate is not found by June. The school board heard proposals from four firms[Read More…]
School calendars set for 2026-27 school year
Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233, Flossmoor School District 161 and Homewood District 153 school boards approved school calendars for next school year. The schools try to coordinate calendars to help families with children in various districts. H-F and Homewood District 153 welcome students on Aug. 19 with the final day[Read More…]
District 161 kindergarten registration opens March 3
Flossmoor District 161 will begin registration from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, for the 2026-27 school year kindergarten class. Kindergarten registration is for children who will be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2026. Parents can register their child March 3 at their nearest school. Parents should[Read More…]
H-F senior awarded SIU Chancellor’s Scholarship
Akayla Ross, a senior at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, was surprised to walk into a celebration in her honor Thursday, Feb. 19, where she was awarded a scholarship to Southern Illinois University valued at $108,000. Agnes Szemborski, assistant vice chancellor for external relations at SIU, came to H-F to present the[Read More…]
District 161 board expects to hire search firm to find next superintendent
Shortly after Superintendent Dana Smith announced he will step down at the end of the 2025–2026 school year, the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education began laying out its plan to find his replacement. Smith made the announcement during the Feb. 10 board meeting and confirmed it in a Feb. 13[Read More…]
H-F High adjusts its schedule, but students raise concerns about the change
Homewood-Flossmoor High School is changing it scheduling — making periods longer with classes meeting fewer days each week. It’s confusing to parents and students, but administrators believe once the schedule is in place for the 2026-27 academic year students will find they have more time for the redesigned curriculum that[Read More…]
More than a thousand H-F students walk out, protesting ICE
More than 1,000 Homewood-Flossmoor High School students walked out of their classrooms on Friday, Feb. 13, to protest the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Students walked alongside Kedzie Avenue and Flossmoor Road, carrying signs with slogans such as “It shouldn’t have to happen to you to matter to[Read More…]
District 161 approves two new special ed teachers to help reduce service load
The District 161 school board agreed Feb. 10 to hire two special education teachers to improve special education services at Heather Hill and Western Avenue schools. Large class sizes are making it difficult for staff to meet the needs of these students. Jackie Janicke, director of special education, told the[Read More…]
H-F student project wins top honor in Silent Film Festival
An entry by Homewood-Flossmoor High School students was selected a top entry in the 9th annual Student Silent Film Festival for “The Silence Between Us.” The film is the work of seniors Anthony Reynoso, Aidan Klauk and Charlie Wachtel. It was selected from 12 entries representing high schools across the[Read More…]
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