The club is open to all sixth, seventh and eighth graders.
The schoolwide effort supported The Cancer Support Center of Homewood and Project Kennedy.
Schoolwide assembly filled with music, dance, art and student-led presentations.
The grant program is funded by ComEd and administered by Openlands.
The district celebrated staff achieving tenure and service of 10, 20, and 25 years.
Upgrades include a relocated main office, new staff offices and meeting spaces, expanded kindergarten classroom, new playground and more.
Mario Ford promoted from Assistant Principal at Parker Junior High to Principal at Western Avenue School.
Parents are calling for the superintendent to resign, according to reports.
The fundraising hit was held April 17.
Teachers arrived dressed as beloved Disney characters, adding a little extra sparkle and surprise for their young students.
The ceremony took place Wednesday, April 9.
One of the most popular attractions was the Book Tasting Room, where participants could sample a few pages from books and share thoughts.
Heather Hill and Serena Hills Elementary School will be renovated this summer.
Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year begins Tuesday, March 4, at each of the district's elementary schools.
Homewood-Flossmoor HS teens will compete in the Student Silent Film Festival on Jan. 22 at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove.
Alumnus Allan DiCastro surprised the students in the Flossmoor D161 school with the coats during an assembly this week.
They greeted students with friendly support: "It's going to be a beautiful day!" and "Everything good?"
The group introduced the specially designed local history curriculum to Parker Junior High social studies faculty.
Flossmoor D161 is among 20 schools in the 40th Legislative district to benefit from an evidence-based funding formula implemented in 2017.
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated. Meet Emily Yovich!
"Jordan works extremely hard to achieve her goals, she’s very smart, and a ton of fun!" her father said.
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to celebrate local graduates and give them the recognition they deserve.
The next principal of Churchill School will be an assistant principal from Flossmoor District 161's Parker Junior High.
Middle School & High School - Free Band & Orchestra Clinics
Scholarships Available for Young Musicians - Chamber Music & Orchestra Programs - ages 7-18, all orchestral instruments
The Homewood and Flossmoor school districts will be closed Friday and shift to e-learning plans.
The school will be closed Friday ahead of what's predicted to be a significant winter storm.
A band of almost 90 volunteers makes up the group, which has helped to bring a renewed sense of community to Homewood-Flossmoor High School.
The Flossmoor District 161 teacher has been on paid administrative leave since the claims were made in September 2021.
Nominated for the Teacher Spotlight, Amy Brecheisen's teaching style has left a lasting impression students—and parents.
Marcus Rodgers, a former Major League scout, and coach with the White Sox ACE program, has a long history of developing young talent.
The Vikings return to action August 25. Find out their full schedule.
Applications are available online. Pay is $125 a week.
The student filed the report Tuesday. Homewood detectives interviewed the student and others involved.
An estimated 75 students were not able to buy tickets to this year's prom at Homewood-Flossmoor HS, due to complications with the venue.
Dads visited Homewood-Flossmoor High School Monday, March 20, to engage with students in positive, encouraging ways.
Homewood-Flossmoor High School administration shared the names and accomplishments of those recognized by the Illinois State Board of Ed.
D153 leaders met Monday, listening as parents pleaded for better communication following an incident at Churchill School last month.
Officials said the student who brought a plastic airsoft BB gun into the school has been identified and is being disciplined.
Rodney Branch was one of 70 Chicago-are seniors to receive an Evans Scholars scholarship which covers tuition and housing for four years.