Student testing time for the state mandated PARCC test has been reduced from four weeks to just one week because Homewood District 153 is now able to give the test with paper and pencil. Kathy Schaeflein, director of curriculum and instruction, said the district applied for a waiver so that[Read More…]
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Drama Group presents musical version of ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ in March
The classic children’s tale “Little Red Riding Hood” will be performed by The Drama Group March 21 through 25. This musical adaptation is designed especially for children, whether they are at school, home schooled or at daycare and their families. “We’re introducing live theater to young children,” said director Charlie[Read More…]
Switch to new accountant saving park district $50,000
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners agreed to switch its accounting work to Lauterbach & Amen LLP. The move will save the district $50,000 over the next five years. The board’s decision at its January meeting was unanimous. The firm BKD, originally Wolf and Company, had been the auditor[Read More…]
Weather helped Coyote Run Golf Course record its longest season in 2017
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Coyote Run Golf Course in Flossmoor had its longest season on record — 310 days. Dave Ward, superintendent of golf, reported to the park board that the unseasonably mild winter allowed the park district to open the course Feb. 17, 2017, the earliest opening day in[Read More…]
H-F Vikings Youth Hockey players bring home awards
Five ice hockey teams at the H-F Ice Arena brought home top prizes in tournaments. From the youngest to the more advanced, the teams beat competitors in games at Chicago, St. Louis and Madison, Wisconsin, in January. The teams are part of HF Vikings Youth Hockey Association, serving 126 players[Read More…]
Flossmoor OKs oversized garage to accommodate pickup truck
Keith Janowski doesn’t beat around the bush when offering his opinion about Flossmoor’s restrictions on pickup truck parking restrictions. He’s not impressed. Now Janowski plans to build a second garage that is big enough to accommodate his 2017 Chevrolet Colorado. Village board members unanimously approved the project at their Jan.[Read More…]
How Flossmoor District 161 fights the flu
Deep in the throes of flu season, Flossmoor School District 161 staff members remain vigilant, equipped with information and whole lot of antibacterial cleaner.
Sheriff warns of phone scammers claiming to represent sheriff’s office
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart warned residents on Friday of a phone scam in which the caller claims to be a member of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. In this scam, the caller makes notification that there is an allegation against the victim and that payment is required. A spoofing[Read More…]
Wrestling program takes off at H-F
To find the future of Homewood-Flossmoor High School athletics, look to the wrestling mat. With two new coaches and an army of young athletes, the Vikings suddenly created one of the state’s up-and-coming wrestling programs. That was the goal of H-F Athletic Director Dan Vosnos.
H-F musicians present at Illinois music conference
Homewood-Flossmoor High School was represented by members of the Viking Orchestra and by the Viking Jazz Ensemble at the Illinois Music Education Conference and All-State Festival Jan. 24 through 27 in Peoria. Viking Orchestra members violinist Allie Mangel, a senior, and violist Perry Hoag, a junior, were selected from the[Read More…]
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