The Tom Dockweiler Award was presented to three outstanding students selected by the principals in Homewood School District 153. Jade Taylor-Lando, Michael Williams and Gavynn Hall were selected from a student body of more than 1,700 students who attend Willow, Churchill and James Hart Schools. The award is named for[Read More…]
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Western Avenue third graders show their can-do attitude during canned food drive
With the help of a high-production-value video and a catchy song, one third-grade classroom at Western Avenue Elementary in Flossmoor has successfully concluded a canned food drive the students planned and executed as a team. The third-grade class, under the guidance of their teacher, Sierra Samuels, collected more than 1,400[Read More…]
Parker Junior High students receive recognition for history competition
At their July 21 meeting, the Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education formally recognized a group of Parker Junior High School students for their participation in the National History Day event. Linda O’Dwyer, a social studies teacher at Parker Junior High, noted that the school has participated in National History[Read More…]
Positive peer pressure: Adolescent Activists group works to educate teens about issues
Kelly Parker voted in her first presidential election at Willow Elementary School in Homewood, the very same elementary school she once attended. Parker called it a full circle moment. “My mom took me to vote. I was very excited. She was very excited,” said Parker, who said she was proud[Read More…]
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