District 233 school board President Steve Anderson asked residents to “be patient” with board operations, saying the three new board members need time to get up to speed. “We’re new and there’s a steep learning curve,” he told the audience at the Sept. 19 meeting. But some residents in the[Read More…]
Tag: Homewood-Flossmoor High School
College Board names H-F grads AP Scholars
The College Board has named seven recent graduates of Homewood-Flossmoor High School as National Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars. Michael Bonthron, Nathaniel Bouchie, Payton Gallery, Blessing Ibe, Matthew Scholefield, Lucy Sloan and Cole Weber were selected for earning an average score of at least 4 on all AP exams taken, plus[Read More…]
H-F Orchestra raising funds at Flossmoor Fest
Homewood-Flossmoor High School Viking Orchestra members will be raising funds at Saturday’s Flossmoor Fest from 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. for their spring trip to Cuba.
H-F senior Justin Hall has a big night against Michigan City
Last Friday night was all about Justin Hall as he racked up 247 all-purpose yards with five touchdowns to cap off an outstanding performance as Homewood-Flossmoor defeated Michigan City by a score of 63-21 in the Vikings’ first game of the season.
Janine Stroemer, H-F speech coach, earns Diamond Award
The National Speech & Debate Association’s Honor Society has presented Homewood-Flossmoor High School teacher Janine Stroemer with the Diamond Award in recognition of her outstanding work in coaching H-F students.
H-F Foundation sponsors golf outing on Sept. 15
It’s a golf, dinner and the Homewood-Flossmoor High School homecoming football game extravaganza on Sept. 15 for the Homewood-Flossmoor High School Foundation’s annual fundraiser. Money raised from the event supports activities and equipment for the high school’s various student organizations. In 2016-17, the foundation gave $20,000 in grants to support[Read More…]
Drum majors ready to lead H-F’s marching band
When the 200-member Homewood-Flossmoor High School marching band takes the field this school year, they will be led by three drum majors.
H-F grad on her way to fitness superstardom
Betina Gozo was a dedicated band member and an all-around music enthusiast. Now she’s a gym guru and fitness superstar. She says she’s lived the best of two very different worlds.
H-F Summer Theatre performs “Madagascar Jr.” Thursday and Friday
Cast members of “Madagascar Jr.” get ready for three performances of the musical by the H-F Summer Theatre on Thursday and Friday, July 20 and 21. (Provided photo) The Homewood-Flossmoor Summer Theatre will present“Madagascar Jr.” in three performances July 20 and 21. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Thursday, and 2 and 7 p.m. Friday[Read More…]
Schools will open on time despite state’s education funding battle
Education officials in Homewood and Flossmoor pledged that schools will open on time, despite the state of Illinois’ school funding issues. Legislators approved Senate Bill 1 (SB1) that would rewrite the funding formula for general state aid. Gov. Bruce Rauner threatens to veto the bill. Without approved legislation there is[Read More…]
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