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…]
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Possible BB gun reported at James Hart School
District 153 Superintendent Scott McAlister shared with parents that a James Hart student on Tuesday had flashed around what appeared to be a gun. It is believed the gun was a BB gun. The incident was reported to Homewood police about 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, but conflicting information led[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…]
Kindergarteners ‘turn 100’ to mark 100 days of school
On Wednesday, every kindergarten classroom at Willow School had a “grannie” or “grandpa” marking the 100th day of the school year. It’s become a tradition at the school for the youngest to dress up as senior citizens as they and their teachers try to emulate someone 100 years old. Wigs,[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…]
Mom wants answers, help after son is injured at Churchill School
Note: The photo in this story shows the wound the child suffered in this incident and might be disturbing to some readers. We replaced the original photo with one that is less graphic and apologize to anyone who found the first photo troubling. The mother of a fourth grader at[Read More…]
Building addition at Churchill School provides room for one-on-one tutoring
The third grade classroom addition at Churchill School in Homewood is open for business. Teachers are using the two classrooms for small group sessions and the two small rooms for one-to-one tutoring. In the coming school year the two larger rooms will be third grade classrooms, said Principal Sara Schnoor. [Read More…]
Three Homewood schools collecting items for MLK Day
The community is asked to be part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Monday, Jan. 16, by donating to projects hosted by District 153’s Willow, Churchill and James Hart Schools. Items for Respond Now, ANEW and South Suburban Humane Society can be dropped off at James Hart[Read More…]
District 153 recognizes accomplishments of four staff members
The District 153 school board on Monday, Nov. 14, gave special recognition to four staff members in Student Support Services who completed graduate work. Dr. Sharon Perry, a school psychologist, was awarded a doctorate degree in school psychology with an emphasis in clinical mental health from Loyola University Chicago. She[Read More…]
District 153 honors six staff members with Morin Awards
Six staff members were recognized by the District 153 school board Oct. 11 for their outstanding contributions. The staff members were presented with the Jerry Morin Educational Excellence Award. The Morin Award is given in honor of former school board member Jerry Morin. According to Board President Shelly Marks, Morin[Read More…]
