Education

H-F teacher travels circuitous route to the classroom

By Marilyn Thomas on February 10, 2019 - 9:38pm

Taking a job at Homewood-Flossmoor High School changed Catherine Ross-Cook's life. Now she is one of 32 finalists from across Illinois nominated for the 2019 Golden Apple Award given in recognition of excellence in teaching.

English teacher inspired Marian’s Kathleen Mesterharm to choose her career

By Marilyn Thomas on February 10, 2019 - 9:34pm

Kathleen Mesterharm has never wanted to be anything but a teacher. Now she is one of 32 high school teachers who are finalists for the 2019 Golden Apple Award given for excellence in teaching.

State designates Parker Junior High as ‘underperforming’

By Stephanie Markham on November 19, 2018 - 10:39pm
Parker Junior High School was labeled as underperforming for the 2018-19 school year based on low-income and special education students falling below Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) standards.
 
The Flossmoor District 161 school board on Nov. 13 discussed the state’s designation but struggled to identify a specific issue that might have led to a decline in those students’ performances.
 

International STEM Learning Ecosystems awards Homewood Science Center membership

By Marilyn Thomas on September 23, 2018 - 3:52pm

The Homewood Science Center is now part of STEM Learning Ecosystems, a national and international network working to change how students learn, educators teach and how businesses develop a workforce with 21st century skills.

Area Students Receive Bachelor Degrees from The College of Wooster

By Provided News on June 22, 2018 - 7:24pm
WOOSTER, Ohio — The following area students, all alums of Homewood-Flossmoor High School, received a bachelor degree from The College of Wooster during commencement exercises on May 14:
 
  • Grace Hodges, Homewood, bachelor of arts in anthropology. Hodges served as the music director of both “After These Messages” and “Woo Sang Clan” acapella groups and was a member of the Wooster Chorus.

Local students make Marian High honor roll

By Provided News on June 21, 2018 - 8:13pm

Thirty-nine students from Homewood and Flossmoor made the fourth quarter honor roll at Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights.

H-F board hears strategic planning proposal

By Marilyn Thomas on May 29, 2018 - 9:06pm
The District 233 school board is considering a proposal for a long-range plan for Homewood-Flossmoor High School.
 
Dr. Robert Mandonia made a presentation to the board at the May 15 meeting outlining the benefits of a five-year strategic plan. He suggested using a TEAM 233 logo for the project with TEAM standing for Together Expecting and Achieving More adding, “It really says a lot.”
 

Hart School National Junior Honor Society inducts 38 students

By Chronicle staff on April 11, 2018 - 9:40pm

The National Junior Honor Society at James Hart School inducted 38 students into its ranks during a ceremony Monday, April 11.

GSU offers Vacation Education summer courses

By Provided News on March 13, 2018 - 11:08pm
Governors State University is helping college students get additional credits this summer through a program it’s calling Vacation Education.
 
The program focuses on general education and degree requirement classes standard to most bachelor’s degree programs. 
 

Partnering for a smooth transition: Flossmoor Hills outgoing principal mentoring her successor

By Carole Sharwarko on March 2, 2018 - 10:03pm
When classes start at Flossmoor Hills School in August, Haley Marti, the incoming principal, will feel the thrill a new school year brings. Unlike most new administrators, she will also feel the confidence that comes with experience thanks to a unique mentoring program developed by her predecessor, outgoing Principal Patricia McCraven.

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