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…]
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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…]
Jennifer Norrell, H-F’s next superintendent, says she is ready for the role
Her official start date is July 1, but District 233’s next superintendent, Dr. Jennifer Norrell, has taken the time to get to know the people of Homewood-Flossmoor High School and the H-F community. She got her first official piece of H-F swag at a boys volleyball game in April, billed[Read More…]
H-F teachers stress to every student the importance of reading
Note: This story is the third part of a three-part series. Sylvia knew her goal was to graduate Homewood-Flossmoor High School and become a cosmetologist. Her below average reading scores got her into the specialized reading program, but Sylvia didn’t care. What did it matter, she argued, I’m going to[Read More…]
New approaches for reading win H-F national honor
Note: This story is the first part of a three-part series. A new approach for helping Homewood-Flossmoor High School students improve their reading and comprehension has won the Reading Department an Exemplary Reading Program Award from the International Literacy Association. The honor recognizes outstanding reading and language arts programs across[Read More…]
Robinson leads H-F girls track to state
Mariyah Robinson prefers to run when it’s a little warmer outside. Homewood-Flossmoor’s junior sprinter got her first chance of the season to race in the sun during the Class 3A Lockport sectional on May 14. The high temperature was 80 degrees, there weren’t many clouds in the sky and Robinson[Read More…]
H-F art students win awards, prizes at contests
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…]
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…]
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