The residents of Flossmoor Park proved you don’t need rain to generate rainbows and the joy that they bring. And the rainbow decorations that lined the street amplified that enthusiasm. Dozens of volunteers lined the streets of the neighborhood to generate a torrent of cheering and support for the runners[Read More…]
Tag: Homewood-Flossmoor High School
H-F students join national movement to end gun violence
About 30 Homewood-Flossmoor High School students met at the football field around noon Friday to conduct a prayer circle as they called for an end to gun violence. As they held hands the students, led by senior Jaira Pickett, gave acclamation to calls for God to protect them and “the[Read More…]
H-F High’s Anderson Pries: Young railroading enthusiast implementing a big vision
At just 15 years old, Anderson Pries of Homewood already has become a local expert on all things railroad, dedicating an impressive amount of time and energy to learning about, promoting, and sharing his knowledge. While he says he’s “doing it for fun,” the passion he brings to his pursuits[Read More…]
H-F High to review proposal for career, college skills program
How can high school juniors and seniors prepare for their future without knowledge of what is ahead? Homewood-Flossmoor High School believes it can point them in a positive direction through a new program the District 233 school board will consider at its Sept. 16 meeting. Local nonprofit You Matter 2[Read More…]
Fights at H-F football game lead to new rules
Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s first football game victory Friday, Aug. 29, was marred by fights in the stands. Police removed several students from the stands and patrolled the H-F stadium and parking lot. “We are deeply disappointed by the behavior of several individuals at the football game Friday. Their actions do[Read More…]
H-F teachers develop simple game to teach quantum concepts
Two Homewood-Flossmoor High School teachers have created a game that uses the traditional tic-tac-toe squares to teach quantum concepts. Jeanettra Watkins, a science teacher, and Tiffany White, a math and engineering teacher, teamed up to develop Quantum Tic-Tac-Toe as part of their work with the Inclusive Innovations in the Sciences[Read More…]
Fencing opens ‘whole world’ for H-F grad Rone
Tosan Rone didn’t grow up in fencing. It’s not a sport most kids in the South Suburbs dream about, but after almost a decade in the sport, the 2018 Homewood-Flossmoor High School graduate is having international success. When he was a sophomore in high school, a friend convinced him to[Read More…]
D233 bids farewell to Wakeley
At his final board meeting as superintendent, Homewood-Flossmoor High School staff and board members recognized Scott Wakeley for leading the district to great heights during his four years as its top administrator. The June 17 Board of Education meeting began with a video tribute from staff, faculty and colleagues, who[Read More…]
ACT was perfect for H-F senior Julian Grisius
Julian Grisius, a senior at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, got a perfect score on the ACT test, and a near perfect score on the SAT test. Both scores are used by colleges to assess applicants. The standardized test covers English, math, reading and science. Grisius took the ACT exam in May[Read More…]
H-F announces leadership changes in curriculum and instruction
Jennifer Hester, director of curriculum, instruction and professional development at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, has resigned to accept a new role as assistant superintendent for curriculum at Oak Park and River Forest High School. Outgoing District 233 Superintendent Scott Wakeley expressed gratitude for Hester’s five years of dedicated leadership, highlighting her[Read More…]
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