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News from District 153

December 3, 2025

News from District 153December 3, 2025

Dr. Teresa Hill Chosen as Next Superintendent of District 153 Dr. Teresa Hill Chosen as Next Superintendent of District 153

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At its special meeting on Dec. 2nd, the District 153 Board of Education announced its unanimous selection of Dr. Teresa Hill as the school district’s next superintendent. Dr. Hill currently serves as superintendent of South Holland School District 151. She will assume leadership of District 153 on July 1, 2026.


“We are excited to welcome Dr. Hill to our school community!” said Alex Bosch, President of the Homewood 153 School Board. “The school board has spent many weeks gathering data and listening to our community’s ideas about the next superintendent. Dr. Hill’s resume checked all those boxes, but it was her enthusiastic vision for District 153 that convinced us that we had found the right person for the job. We believe Dr. Hill’s background, experience, and passion for education will continue to allow all our students to grow and thrive."


“It is an honor to join Homewood 153. I look forward to meeting with students, staff, families, business leaders, and community members over the next few months and listening to their ideas, hopes, and dreams for the children of this community,” Dr. Hill said. “Together, we will write the next chapter for Homewood 153 and continue to focus on what matters most - providing every child with an outstanding education in a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment; recruiting, retaining, and supporting high-quality teachers and staff; exercising fiscal responsibility; and strengthening relationships within District 153 and the broader community.”


Hill has dedicated her career to public education, serving Illinois districts for over 27 years as a kindergarten teacher, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, and Superintendent. She holds a doctorate in educational administration, a master’s degree in educational administration, and a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, all from Illinois State University.


Hill and her husband, Bishop Anthony Hill, live in Flossmoor.


Bosch thanked the executive search firm, School Exec Connect, for leading the search process that resulted in the receipt of over 90 applications from more than 5 states and allowed District 153 to screen and interview many great leaders.

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Dr. Hill with Principals Kimberly Johnson, Tara Peacock, and Ryan Jones

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Dr. Hill and Dr. McAlister

Former Students Host Annual Toys for Tots Event Dec. 12th Former Students Host Annual Toys for Tots Event Dec. 12th

District 153 is proud to support our former students, the Winfrey sisters, and their worthy event now in its 22nd year!

hot chocolate stand for toys for tots Dec. 12th
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Counting our Thanksgiving Blessings Counting our Thanksgiving Blessings

Ms. Maxwell’s students at Churchill School invited loved ones to share a Thanksgiving lunch and presentation on Nov. 21st.

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After reading the book, “Balloons Over Broadway,” and learning more about the big parade in New York City, Willow School’s 2nd-graders marched in their own Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 20th with balloons they created themselves.

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James Hart School’s Daily Living Skills students made fruit cornucopia with loved ones last on Nov. 20th.

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District 153 Salutes Our Honors Musicians District 153 Salutes Our Honors Musicians

We are so proud of the student musicians (below) who were chosen to participate in the Illinois Music Educators Association District 1 Honors Festival on Nov. 22nd. Well done, Panthers!

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CHOIR

Back Row (L-R): Bennett Fishman, Callum Fetherling, Olivia Zandi, Eliana Falk, Micah Wedderburn, Xoe Ali, Keilani Harris, Gabrielle Harris


Front Row (L-R): Molly Tracy, Eleanor Greep, Cianna Wilson, Avery Anderson

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BAND

Eleanor Greep

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BAND

(L-R): Xander Cruz, Marquis Coleman, Charlotte Whitlock, Fiona Pries

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ORCHESTRA

Kai McCormick

Homewood School District 153
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