Don't Miss The Lion King This Week!
Here's a sneak peak at The Lion King. Jr. Don't miss this wonderful student production Thursday and Friday evening on the James Hart gym stage!
Noteworthy News
Congratulations to 7th-grader Aubrey Ooms (left) and 6th-grader Eva Mendoza (right). Their "Patriot Pens" essays received awards from Homewood's Wally Burns VFW Post 8077. The two were honored at a pizza party at Aurelio's on Feb. 18th.
7th-Grade Girls to Vie for Regional Championship
Congratulations to the James Hart 7th-grade girls volleyball team! They defeated Parker Jr. High in the IESA Regional Semi-Final and will take on Robbins Keller on Feb. 26 for the Regional Championship. Game starts at 4:30 PM at Parker Jr. High.
News from Churchill School
Flocabulary.com gave Churchill School its "shout out of the week" on Feb. 22nd. The company highlights one school before its weekly "This Week in Rap, Jr." recap of the news. Congratulations to Ms. Esposito's and Mrs. Speer's 5th-grade class for winning the contest and representing Churchill.
Many thanks to Homewood resident Marc Alan Fishman for being Churchill's "visiting artist" on Feb. 22nd. Mr. Fishman, who describes himself as a graphic designer by day and comic book creator by night, talked to 5th-grade art classes about how he makes a living with his art.
From the Homewood PTA
"Cook's Night Out" at Aurelio's
Monday, March 4
Homewood PTA is looking for a few people who are passionate about District 153. Please consider getting more involved in your schools...our students need you!
Upcoming Events
Thursday, Feb. 28
The Lion King, Jr., James Hart Stage Gym, 7:00 PM
Friday, March 1
The Lion King Jr., James Hart Stage Gym, 7:00 PM
Monday, March 4
Emergency day make-up--school is in session
Thursday, March 7
Orchestra Small Group Recital and Concert, James Hart Gym, 7:00 PM,
Monday, March 11
School Board Meeting, James Hart Media Center, 7:00 PM
Tuesday, March 12
7th/8th Grade Band Concert, James Hart Gym, 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 14
Thursday, March 21
All-District Art Show, James Hart Gym, 5:30-7:30 PM

Kindergarten Parent Orientation, Willow School, 7:00 PM
For a complete list of upcoming events, please check our website calendar.
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