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…]
Education
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…]
Special event welcomes the start of a new school year
Hundreds of people gathered at Flossmoor Park on Friday, Aug. 19, for a special Back to School Night party that kicked off at 6 p.m. with treats for everyone and games for kids. By 7 p.m. families gathered on the lawn with blankets and chairs for a viewing at dusk[Read More…]
Flossmoor Fest to once again keep the party going downtown Sept. 10 following Hidden Gem
After the fun of the Hidden Gem Half-Marathon winds down Saturday, Sept. 10, don’t be fooled; the party is just getting started. Flossmoor Fest will return to downtown Flossmoor, with a “soft open” at noon featuring Go DJ. The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Marching Band kicks off the main stage entertainment[Read More…]
New sex ed standards need more scrutiny, says Flossmoor school board
Flossmoor School District 161 board members voted to not yet adopt the National Sex Education Standards within its curricula. At their Aug. 8 meeting, board members indicated they want to first review the district’s current procedures and materials related to sex education before moving forward with the standards. Director of[Read More…]
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