News from District 153

Registration for the 2026-2027 school year begins April 15th and will continue through May 22nd.

Why is it so important to register by May 22nd?

• The earlier we know students are returning, the earlier we can ensure we have enough high quality teachers to teach them.
• When late registrations are assigned to teachers over the summer, it throws off carefully planned classroom balance. That’s not helpful to anyone--including your child.

Please help us make the best possible plans for our students, staff, and schools and register by May 22nd!

We are so #153Proud of the 43 Panthers who were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) on April 13th! Students are selected for NJHS based on this criteria:

• Scholarship – 3.75 or above G.P.A. This is cumulative and begins in 6th grade.
• Character – received high rankings on faculty evaluation sheets and a recommendation from an adult who is not a parent, guardian, or teacher.
• Service – participated in at least three school and community service activities combined.
• Leadership – served as elected officer of a community or service group, or as a member of three such groups.
• Citizenship – no major discipline problems while at James Hart. Students must be at James Hart for a minimum of two consecutive trimesters in order to be considered.

Congratulations, Panthers!

Homewood PTA's April 10th Churchill School Glow Run fundraiser was a huge success, netting over $26,000 for future school activities and events! After soliciting donations from family and friends, our Bulldogs took turns running laps and cheering on classmates during their physical education period. Classrooms at each grade level who raised the most money were treated to a pizza party.

Fourth-grader Emmy Roman earned the title of Glow Run "All Star." She was the top earning student, raising $1,000. Way to go, Emmy!

At its April meeting, the District 153 Board of Education approved tenure status for 19 outstanding district educators. (Tenure is granted to educators who earn proficient or excellent ratings during their probationary period.)

Congratulations to all! #153Proud