Gun Threat At Parker Jr. High 'Not Valid': Authorities

Reports of threats of gun violence at Flossmoor's Parker Jr. High Wednesday "were not credible," authorities said, and everyone is safe.

H-F Student Among Congressional Art Competition Winners

Homewood-Flossmoor and Park Forest students are among the 2019 Congressional Art Competition winners.

Congresswoman Robin Kelly Visits Hillcrest High School

Students engage in Q&A with Congresswoman Kelly

H-F Teacher Catherine Ross-Cook Wins Golden Apple Award

Catherine Ross-Cook, an H-F English teacher who also leads the Steppers dance team, has been named a Golden Apple award winner.

Parker's Lady Falcons Volleyball Team Heads To State

Parker Junior High's Lady Falcons head to Mt. Zion Friday to compete for the title in the state's 8th grade volleyball tournament.

District 228 DECA Teams Compete at the State Level

Congratulations to the 72 D228 Competitors

Homewood Students Named GeoBee State Competitors

Five Homewood-area students show off their world knowledge as state qualifiers in the GeoBee competition March 29.

Blazing Trojans Face Vikings In Basketball Semifinals Tonight

The Blazing Trojans #1 seed takes on the #4 seed Vikings in the semifinal sectionals.

District 153 And James Hart Presents The Lion King, Jr.

Dist. 153 and James Hart​ present the Lion King, Jr., an adaptation of the much-loved production featuring Simba, Rafiki and Pride Rock.

H-F High School: A Look At The Week Ahead

Motivational speaker. Vikings girls basketball vs. Mother McAuley. Turnabout. Never a dull moment at Homewood-Flossmoor High School.

Hillcrest Mentorship Program Turns Students into Stars

Teacher creates program to build culture and help students form early connections

District 228 Proud of Its 70 Illinois State Scholars

Students Honored for Their Strong Academic Potential, Test Scores, and Class Rank

District 228 Hosts Annual Senior Citizen Luncheon

Dist. 228 schools thank senior citizens for continuously supporting their students' education

Noonan Elementary Academy First Quarter Honor Roll

Noonan Elementary Academy First Quarter Honor Roll Flossmoor

FCCLA Students Bringing Affordable Spirit Wear to Hillcrest

New work-study internship teaches students new skills while fostering relationships among school organizations

H-F Principal Accuses Students Of 'Gang Activity' In Letter

Several Homewood-Flossmoor High School parents were required to attend a meeting about "gang activity" they say never occurred.

Homewood-Flossmoor School Calendar 2018-19: First Day Of School

When's the first day of school in Homewood-Flossmoor? Plus, other must-know dates for students, parents and teachers.

H-F Graduation Ceremony 2018: Watch It Again

Viking Television had a live stream of the Homewood-Flossmoor High School graduation ceremony on Sunday, a video now watchable on YouTube.

Board Member Stays On Despite Felony Conviction

An appeals court rules that Dean Barnett can stay on the Hazel Crest school board.

Hillcrest HS Students Travel to Fair Oaks Farms

Students were able to witness how farming and agribusiness has transformed over time

Hillcrest HS Robotics Team Builds to Success

Several robotic projects built throughout the year culminated in a trip to the SouthWorks Robotics and Engineering Competition

Hillcrest HS Seniors Inducted into French Language Honor Society

Timeon Oyeyemi, Aryrreon Douglass, and Tamryn Rockett met the distinguished requirements for induction

Hillcrest HS Drama Group to Present 'How We Got On'

Performances take place on April 26 at 4pm and April 27 at 6pm in the Hillcrest HS Cafe

H-F Pool To Get Complete Renovation

More than $3.6 million will be spent to spruce up the pool and area around it at Homewood-Flossmoor High School.

HF Students Spread Kindness At Western Avenue School

More than 50 high school students spent part of their day off participating in the first ever "Kindness Week" at an area elementary school.

Hillcrest HS Students Participate in Women Everywhere Project Day

The "Sixth Municipal District Women Everywhere Project Day" was held at the Markham Courthouse

Hillcrest HS Students Honored at Black Creativity Art Exhibition

Tabytha Jones was awarded a scholarship and Nia Brown had buyers interested in purchasing her work

Hillcrest HS Students Visit JJC's Culinary Arts Open House

Students were able to see the state of the art culinary facilities at Joliet Junior College

Hillcrest HS French Students Tour the Art Institute of Chicago

The students toured the extensive Impressionism pieces housed there. Impressionism style of painting originated in France in the 1860’s,

Hillcrest HS Students Learn About Life Goes On Program

This informative opportunity gave students the information they needed regarding organ donation

Hillcrest HS Students get Schooled on Pork Anatomy and Production

Presenters included two Executive Chef instructors from Moraine Valley Community College

D228 Board of Education Recognizes Hillcrest HS Football Boosters

The boosters help create a culture of team building and cooperation as well as opportunities for responsibility, accountability and pride

Snow Day: Homewood-Flossmoor School Closures Feb. 9

Heavy snowfall throughout the Chicago-area spurred widespread school closures on Friday — And Homewood-Flossmoor is no exception.

D228 Art Students Selected for 'Best of the Best' Exhibition

Students have an opportunity to compete against their peers for over $15,000 in IHSAE awards and scholarships

Hillcrest HS & 3 Seeds Mentoring Male Youth Summit a Huge Success

The summit featured over 50 speakers, facilitators and presenters in an exciting and informative day for students

Hillcrest HS and 3 Seeds Mentoring to Host Male Youth Summit

The summit is entitled "The Power of Choice"

D161 Warns Of Possible 'Stomach Flu' Outbreak At Serena Hills

The district is taking aggressive steps to disinfect the school after a spike in student absences because of illness this week.

Hillcrest HS Baking Classes Bake Up Some Holiday Spirit

The students completed their cake decorating with creativity and skill

Hillcrest HS's Daguio Writes Article After Seeing Hamilton

Junior Jovencio Daguio reviews the show after a recent field trip

Hillcrest HS Students Volunteer at Robotics Competition

The Girls Scouts Lego Robotics State Competition was held at the Girls Scouts Friendship Center