A ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Sept. 9, marked a new collaborative agreement between the Homewood Science Center and Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana. The agreement allows the Girl Scouts to use various spaces within the HSC, 18022 Dixie Highway, for meetings, events and offices. Schedules will vary, depending[Read More…]
Education
H-F High theater students present children’s play
The Homewood-Flossmoor High Theater Department is presenting the children’s play “Miss Nelson Is Missing!” on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29, 30 and Oct. 1. Miss Nelson can’t control her grade school classroom because she’s too nice. When she disappears, her replacement is the hard-as-nails substitute teacher Viola Swamp. As[Read More…]
Flossmoor teacher won’t face charges for alleged sexual assault
By Carole SharwarkoSouthland Investigative Reporting [email protected] This story was produced in collaboration with Southland Investigative Reporting Center, a nonprofit journalism organization based in Homewood. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) has decided not to pursue criminal charges against a Western Avenue Elementary School teacher accused of sexual assault by[Read More…]
Back to School event ushers in new year
Students, parents and community members gathered for a fun afternoon Saturday, Aug. 27, on the grounds of James Hart School for the District 153 Back to School event. Kids got to play games on the field behind the school. The James Hart School orchestra played several selections, there was a[Read More…]
PSC President selected for Aspen New Presidents Fellowship
Michael Anthony, president of Prairie State College, is one of 26 leaders selected for the 2022-23 class of the Aspen New Presidents Fellowship supporting community college presidents in the early years of their tenure. Anthony was named PSC president in September 2022. He had served as vice president of student[Read More…]
SSC seeks volunteers for adult literacy tutoring program
South Suburban College (SSC) is seeking participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills combined with communication skills. Residents are[Read More…]
District 233 board expected to approve $63.8 million balanced budget for H-F High
The proposed $63.8 million budget for District 233 operations for the 2022-23 school year is balanced and shows a surplus of about $400,000. The budget is currently available for review before it is scheduled to be approved at the Sept. 20 board meeting. The budget shows 65% of expenses are[Read More…]
Prairie State College to Host First-Ever Homecoming Week Sept. 12 – 17
Prairie State College (PSC) will host its first Homecoming Week from Monday through Saturday, Sept. 12 to Sept. 17, with a lineup of special events, activities, sporting events and the Investiture of PSC President Dr. Michael D. Anthony. Most events are free and held at the main campus located at[Read More…]
Top Advanced Placement awards presented to 107 H-F High students
AP Scholar awards have been presented to 107 students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The awards recognize exceptional achievement on Advanced Placement exams taken during the 2021-22 school year. High scores enable high school students to earn college credit, advanced placement or both. The Advanced Placement Program, under the direction of[Read More…]
Nov. 8 referendum aims to help Homewood District 153 meet three goals
The District 153 school board will be able to accomplish three major goals should it win voter approval for the Nov. 8 tax referendum: setting a solid revenue stream, improving aging school buildings and establishing a cash cushion to help keep the district’s finances on an even keel. Approving the[Read More…]
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