Art students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School continue to earn recognition and awards. The South Shore Tri-County Exhibition May 4 at the South Shore Arts Center in Munster, Indiana, included works by students grades 6 through 12 from schools in Lake, Porter and LaPorte, Indiana, and Cook County’s South Suburbs. Three[Read More…]
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H-F students lead the way in mental health forum
They planned it, they led it, and they showed up for each other. At Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s first public mental health panel, students took the stage to talk about what they’re carrying — and what they need from the adults around them. Held May 5 in collaboration with the Live[Read More…]
H-F board approves computer purchases for 2025-26 school year
The District 233 school board approved a budget of $922,548 for technology purchases at Homewood-Flossmoor High School for the coming year. That reflects an E-rate discount of approximately $22,200. Overall, the budget increased just $2,748 over the previous year. The majority of the budget, given the green light at the[Read More…]
Stamps, H-F baseball ready to level up
Arthur Stamps is a little more vocal this season. Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s senior outfielder has some clout with his younger teammates and he’s using it. “Last year, I didn’t have to take much of a leadership role. I’ve really had to step up and become a leader now,” he said.[Read More…]
H-F board reorganizes several positions, gives new job titles
The District 233 school board approved a new administrative structure for Homewood-Flossmoor High School that was proposed by incoming Superintendent Jennifer Norrell. H-F Superintendent Scott Wakeley said changes had been discussed in the past. He presented the proposal to the school board after consulting with his successor. She first brought[Read More…]
Taylor, host H-F escape Joliet West in MLK Invite
It’s somebody different almost every night for Homewood-Flossmoor High School boys basketball. For the final game of the Vikings’ home MLK “The Dream Continues” invitational against Joliet West, it was Brent Taylor. With H-F down by two points and less than 10 seconds remaining, he didn’t give up on a[Read More…]
Homewood-Flossmoor hires McAllister as football coach, promotes Nesbit to head girls volleyball coach
Troy McAllister is the new head football coach at Homewood-Flossmoor High School after the District 233 school board approved the hire Tuesday. McAllister comes to the Vikings from SouthWest Suburban Conference rival Sandburg, where he was 19-20 over the last four seasons and qualified for the postseason three times. The[Read More…]
H-F board considers partnering with PSC for Early College Credit program
The District 233 school board is considering instituting a new program offering 15 Homewood-Flossmoor High School seniors the chance to attend Prairie State College and earn up to 30 college credits while fulfilling their high school requirements. Jennifer Hester, director of curriculum, said the program is meant to give students[Read More…]
H-F considers replacing class rank with distinction awards
The District 233 school board is reviewing a proposal that would eliminate class rank at Homewood-Flossmoor High School and replace it with distinction awards. The change is meant to broaden recognition for outstanding academic work. If approved, the change would be implemented for the current freshman class that will graduate[Read More…]
H-F, Dismukes will not cage freshman ‘lion’ Hawkins
Lions don’t belong in a cage. That’s how Homewood-Flossmoor boys basketball coach Jamere Dismukes describes his handling of talented freshman guard Darrius Hawkins. The ninth grader is self-assured. Right now that can sometimes lead to mistakes, but Dismukes is careful not to bottle that. “We’re not going to hurt his[Read More…]
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