Homewood District 153 parents of special education students asked for better information and open lines of communication with administrators. Several parents made a point of offering their support for the staff. “I do know how hard you work,” one mom said. Still, the parent/district interaction needs a refresh. Superintendent Scott[Read More…]
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Homewood school board, staff reach contract agreement
The District 153 school board approved a three-year contract with the Homewood Education Association (HEA) at the Monday, Dec. 16, board meeting. The contract includes wage increases of 5% for the 2025-26 year, and 4.5% in both 2026-27 and 2027-28 years, with additional money toward insurance costs. Contract language also[Read More…]
A march down memory lane
James Hart School graduates got to go back in time Monday. District 153 arranged for the 247 Hart eighth graders to be guests of honor at Willow School parading for kindergarten, first and second graders, and at Churchill School walking through the hallways for third, fourth and fifth graders. The[Read More…]
District 153 approves new position aimed at strengthening students’ reading
The District 153 school board voted to approve the creation of an English/Language Arts instructional coach/coordinator position to help improve reading at Willow, Churchill and James Hart Schools. The district is looking for a reading specialist who will work in coordination with Kathy Schaeflein, director of curriculum, and Morgan Koncel,[Read More…]
Districts 153, 161 award teachers tenure
At their April meetings, the school boards of Homewood District 153 and Flossmoor District 161 awarded tenure to outstanding teachers who have completed four years of employment with the districts. Teachers awarded tenure in District 153: Ashley Daniels-Evans, Churchill School, fifth grade; Angela Foster, Willow School, second grade; Kristen Goesel,[Read More…]
Election 2023: Elementary school boards mostly remain the same, plus other election results
Homewood School District 153 will keep the same board it has after the April 4 election. In Flossmoor School District 161, three incumbents were re-elected. Four incumbents in District 153 ran unopposed for re-election. The unofficial vote totals were Ashanti Bethea with 1,338 votes, or 24.58%; Alexander Bosch with 1,355,[Read More…]
Meet the Candidates: Jim Schmidt, D153 (free content)
Age: 53Education: Master’s in School Counseling, Governors State University; Master’s in School Leadership, Olivet University.Job/role: Guidance Department Chair – Homewood-Flossmoor H.S.Family: Wife – Christy, three daughters.Other elected positions: 16 previous years on School District 153 Board.Issues: Goals:
Culver’s meals benefit D153 music program
Make a date to have a meal at Culver’s on Tuesday, March 7, to support the music programs in District 153. The Parents Music Association is sponsoring a fundraiser at the local Culver’s Restaurant, 850 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. The restaurant is willing to donate 10% of the purchase[Read More…]
District 153 sets kindergarten orientation
Homewood District 153 is looking for its future kindergarten students who will attend Willow School for its kindergarten orientation program March 15. The session from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Willow School, 1804 Willow Rd., will offer information about the kindergarten program and offers a chance to meet the kindergarten[Read More…]
Incident brings District 153 parents before board asking for greater transparency
Parents of students in Homewood District 153 addressed the school board Monday, Feb. 6, asking that school administrators do a better job at communicating with them when incidents arise. About a dozen parents spoke about their concerns after learning that a fourth grader was injured in class. Students told parents[Read More…]