Threats against students at James Hart School in Homewood may have been posted online in jest, but they were taken very seriously by the Homewood Police Department and District 153 school officials. On the evening of Friday, Aug. 25, police said a Hart student saw comments on social media made[Read More…]
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8th annual Fund Run for Homewood Schools is Sept. 17
Runners, walkers and supporters will gather Sunday, Sept. 17, for the 8th annual Homewood Schools Fund Run. The race, hosted by Foundation 153, raises money for programs and school initiatives that are not paid for through the school budget.
Homewood music icon William Luke dies
When Elaine Egdorf, chairwoman of the Homewood Heritage Committee, asked all former students of William Luke to raise their hands, half the people in the banquet hall at Calumet Country Club did so. The occasion was the 2014 Homewood Hall of Fame induction luncheon Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, and Luke was[Read More…]
Homewood schools will begin work on new strategic plan
The District 153 Board of Education has agreed with a proposal from Superintendent Dale Mitchell to embark on a new strategic plan for the district. The last plan was developed in 2012. “I think it’s a good time to do it,” Mitchell said when making the presentation to hire R.J.M.[Read More…]
New administrators will welcome students for start of school
The Chronicle asked our newest school administrators questions to help introduce them to the community. Although a few are familiar faces, they will be in new roles this school year. Others we are welcoming to the Homewood-Flossmoor community.
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…]
District 153 music program offers students options in voice, band and orchestra
Homewood District 153 school board president Shelly Marks believes “students develop discipline when they practice an instrument, become team players when they are part of a band, orchestra or choir, and are able to explore something they are passionate about.”
District 153’s long-time music program thrives with parents’ support
Homewood schools have a remarkable 65 years-plus history in the annals of music education earning recognition for its programs. Parent support has been a key to keeping the programs going for so long.
District 153 superintendent sets 2021 retirement date
Dale Mitchell, superintendent of Homewood School District 153 for the last 14 years, has announced his retirement after the 2020-21 academic year.
District 153 and teachers agree on new contract
Homewood School District 153 and the Homewood Education Association (HEA) have reached an agreement on a five-year contract that includes salary raises for teachers and staff. HEA approved the agreement on June 2. The District 153 board ratified it on June 7. Board President Shelly Marks characterized negotiations as positive and[Read More…]