Marcus Cruse and Morgan Barber of the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Theater Program will star in “Akeelah & the Bee,” a story about a Chicago girl who makes it to the National Spelling Bee and inspires others. The production is being presented at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Sept. 27 and[Read More…]
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H-F High has taken necessary security steps
Administrators at Homewood-Flossmoor High School are cognizant of safety concerns and reassured community members that they are taking all steps to protect the campus. “I’m incredibly impressed … with the approach this administration has taken toward advancing the ball on security within our building,” said Steve Anderson, president of the[Read More…]
Two D233 board members say flawed process delayed start of fine arts project
Members of the District 233 school board will be asked to cast a vote at the Oct. 16 meeting that will allocate funds for a build out and remodeling project for the fine arts program at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The proposal is to create a fine arts wing on the[Read More…]
H-F theater students present ‘Akeelah & the Bee’ Sept. 27, 28, 29
Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s theater program will present “Akeelah & the Bee” at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 27 and 28, and at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the school’s Mall Auditorium, 999 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor. H-F’s Morgan Barber will portray Akeelah Anderson, a young Chicagoan[Read More…]
District 233 takes first step in strategic planning
Foster communication. Recognize student potential and student achievement. Support staff development. Support the array of extracurricular activities. Address the social/emotional needs of students. School finances should reflect Homewood-Flossmoor High School values. These are a few of the litany of topics District 233 school board members contemplated at a special board[Read More…]
District 233 school board will consider approval for H-F Fine Arts Center
The District 233 school board is expected to review a proposed Fine Arts Center plan at its meeting Monday, Sept. 17. The board’s Finance Committee reviewed plans on Thursday, Sept. 6, presented by Edward Wright of DLA Architects and agreed to send the proposal to the full board. The committee[Read More…]
H-F school board schedules two meetings for Thursday
Two school board meetings are set for Thursday, Sept. 6, at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The Finance Committee will meet at 5 p.m. in the conference room in South Building. Discussion will focus on how to handle Property Tax Appeal Board filings, residency investigations and the fine arts expansion project. Steve[Read More…]
College Board names 155 H-F High students for AP honors recognition
Homewood-Flossmoor High School has announced that 155 students have earned AP Scholar awards for their exceptional achievement on Advanced Placement exams. The scores are for work completed during the 2017-2018 school year when H-F offered 25 AP courses recognized for their quick pace and academic rigor. Students are given the[Read More…]
H-F grad Karen Hawkins receives national LGBTQ journalism award
Karen Hawkins got an incredible birthday surprise this year when her feminist publication Rebellious Magazine won the NLGJA Jeanne Córdova Award from the Association of LGBTQ journalists.
New phone system approved for H-F High
The District 233 school board approved a contract with Rival5 for a new phone system for Homewood-Flossmoor High School. The agreement includes $54,900 in equipment purchases of more than 300 phones on campus, and a five-year service contract. The $6,000 per month fee is higher than the $4,000 H-F has[Read More…]
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