On Monday, Nov. 13, the District 153 school board recognized three students for their outstanding efforts. Students received the Tom Dockweiler Award for their outstanding achievements in the 2022 school year. The award is recognition for former school board member Tom Dockweiler who set a goal for students to show[Read More…]
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District 153 presents Morin Award to six outstanding staff members
Six District 153 staff members were recognized for their outstanding efforts at Willow, Churchill and James Hart Schools. They received the Jerry Morin Outstanding Educator Award during the Nov. 13 board meeting. The Morin Award is given in honor of former school board member Jerry Morin, who always had a[Read More…]
Education Week: From background whispers to voices of advocacy: Special education today
Things are not what they once were. I was in a meeting with a new family in the district, when I realized education is in a true moment of growth. As I explained to our new parent the special services we would be providing her child, her response was, “Wow,[Read More…]
Education Week: Teaching is a special profession
Did you always want to teach?I did. Ever since I was little, I just really enjoyed school myself being a student and learning and I knew that I wanted to teach. What I wanted to teach changed over time, but I always knew that teaching was the job that I[Read More…]
Hart students perform ‘Aladdin Jr.’ Thursday and Friday
Watch the adventures of Aladdin and his flying carpet when students at James Hart School perform the musical “Aladdin Jr.” Thursday and Friday, Nov. 16 and 17, at the school, 18220 Morgan Ave. in Homewood. Aladdin Jr. is a one-act musical adapted from the 1992 Walt Disney film “Aladdin.” The[Read More…]
Education Week: The classroom is stagnant, let’s liven it up
Education is an essential part of our society. To learn and to continue learning define our adaptability and usefulness for our economy and our everyday lives. Learning and education can open our eyes to endless possibilities and fields of knowledge that we didn’t know before. In this sense, education is[Read More…]
Helping hands give Churchill School murals a touch-up
Three murals at Churchill School in Homewood got new paint and designs on Saturday, Nov. 4, thanks to art students and parents who volunteered their time. Art teacher Anne Blue-Siegler said the murals were designed by students during Churchill’s 2018 and 2019 summer art classes. One mural depicts scenes of[Read More…]
Mootry wins prize for presentation on civil discourse in media
Anthony Mootry, a sophomore at Southern Illinois University, won a $1,500 scholarship as one of five presenters offering opinions on civil discourse in media. Mootry, a 2022 graduate of Homewood-Flossmoor High School, is majoring in sports administration. The program focused on disinformation and media literacy. He chose to focus his[Read More…]
2nd Dad Squad event inspires participants to increase role at H-F High
Thousands of steps. Hundreds of fist bumps. About 80 dads were busy with both activities on Oct. 30 when they converged on Homewood-Flossmoor High School for the second annual Dad Squad event, sponsored by the Homewood-Flossmoor Parents Association. The day included extensive tours of the school, giving dads a close look[Read More…]
Hart School administration acts on student threat
Administrators at James Hart School in Homewood are dealing with a student’s threats of violence against the school that were made Wednesday, Nov. 8. The student reportedly warned students not to come to school on Thursday. Principal Kim Johnson wrote to Hart parents: “Upon learning this, we immediately intercepted the[Read More…]