News from District 153

September 4, 2024

June 9, 2025: Last Days of 2024-2025 Edition

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR STUDENT(S) FOR 2025-2026

At the close of the 2024-2025 school year, we have completed 2025-2026 registrations for only 60 percent of the students we believe are returning to 153 in the fall. If you're in the red "submitted" category, THANK YOU! If you're in the green "not started" category, it's crunch time!

Click here to log into Parent Portal to register!

Annual Kickball Tournament Crowns 2025 Champions

All hail the 2025 Willow School Kickball Tournament Champions (below)! We were so proud see our Wildcats display good sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Way to go, Wildcats!

Kindergarten Champs

Ms. Brecheisen's class

1st Grade Champs

Ms. Wallace's class

2nd Grade Champs

Ms. Martorano's class

Bulldog Talents Showcased

Getting up in front of your peers to perform is scary business! That's why we're so proud of all the Churchill Bulldogs who participated in the school talent show on May 28th. We're also proud of the Bulldogs who did a wonderful job cheering on their classmates. Great job, Bulldogs!

Field Days Provide Fun School Year Finale

Churchill and Willow Schools hosted their annual Field Days on May 30th. Our Bulldogs and Wildcats had a blast playing games, making crafts and participating in other fun activities to celebrate their successful school year! Many thanks to all the grown-ups who volunteer their time to make events like these happen.

Sack races at Churchill School

Inflatable obstacle course at Churchill School

Signing t-shirts and creating memories at Churchill School

Blowing bubbles at Willow School

Inflatable obstacle course at Willow School

Bracelet making at Willow School

Bittersweet Transitions at Willow School

Willow School celebrated both the students and staff who would be moving on at the end of the school year.

Kindergartners cruised into 1st Grade on June 3rd during their annual boxcar parade.

2nd-graders were sent off to 3rd-grade with a dance party and confetti.

Retiring educators Margi Nilles and Anne Wallace were celebrated with a hallway parade, confetti, bubbles and lots of hugs on their last day of work.

PE Classes at James Hart Make a Splash

The final physical education classes at James Hart took place at Lion's Club Pool. What a great way to welcome summer break!

Mark Your Calendars for BTS Fun on Aug. 23

Visit the Virtual Backpack for Summer Activities

Don't forget to visit the District 153 Virtual Backpack from time to time. We will be posting information about summer events and activities for you and your children.

About Us

Homewood School District 153 is the proud home of the James Hart Panthers, Churchill Bulldogs and Willow Wildcats.

Email: shelley.peck@hsd153.org
Website: hsd153.org
Location: 18205 Aberdeen Street, Homewood, IL, 60430
Phone: 708-799-8721
Facebook: facebook.com/hsd153
Instagram: instagram.com/homewood153

News from District 153

September 4, 2024

PLEASE REGISTER YOUR STUDENT(S) FOR 2025-2026 PLEASE REGISTER YOUR STUDENT(S) FOR 2025-2026

Annual Kickball Tournament Crowns 2025 Champions Annual Kickball Tournament Crowns 2025 Champions

Kindergarten Champs

1st Grade Champs

2nd Grade Champs

Bulldog Talents Showcased Bulldog Talents Showcased

Field Days Provide Fun School Year Finale Field Days Provide Fun School Year Finale

Bittersweet Transitions at Willow School Bittersweet Transitions at Willow School

PE Classes at James Hart Make a Splash PE Classes at James Hart Make a Splash

Mark Your Calendars for BTS Fun on Aug. 23 Mark Your Calendars for BTS Fun on Aug. 23

Visit the Virtual Backpack for Summer Activities Visit the Virtual Backpack for Summer Activities