Welcome to Homewood School District #153!

Congratulations to the James Hart Scholastic Bowl team for winning the Illinois Elementary School Association’s sectional championship and earning the right to compete at the State Championship in Peoria on May 3rd. The Homewood team placed sixth in the entire state.

District 153 salutes all our outstanding Scholastic Bowl Team members: Anna Barranakova, Michael Bonthron, Ethan Bosch, Nathaniel Bouchie, Zoe Branch, Michael Colton, Anthony Crecco, Sydney DuBose, Payton Gallery, Lily Hamer, Sophia Johnson, Katie Pauss, Stephanie Rosche, Grace Ryan, Hayley Sutherland, Cat Wassilak. Team sponsor is Ric Druse.

Neal Caauwe and Marc Ramirez celebrate their medal winning performances at the local Special Olympics Games on May 4th.

Two student-athletes from District 153 excelled at the Area 7 Special Olympic Games held May 4th at Thornwood High School. Neal Caauwe, a 7th-grader at James Hart School, and Marc Ramirez, a 5th-grader at Millennium School, both medaled at the local competition.

Marc, a first-time participant, earned a silver medal in the 50 meter run and came in fourth-place in the softball throw.

In addition to a silver medal in the softball throw, Neal took the gold medal in the 50 meter run, qualifying him for the state Special Olympics Games at Illinois State University, June 14-16. In March, Neal qualified for the state winter games in basketball skills where he earned a fourth-place finish.

Congratulations, Neal and Marc! District 153 is so proud of you!

Summer break will be here before you know it! Don't forget to check out the great summmer programs offered in District 153 for your kids this summer.

• Summer Visual & Performing Arts Day Camp
• Summer Choir Camp

18205 Aberdeen Street
Homewood,IL 60430
Telephone: 708-799-8721
Fax: 708-799-1377
District Administrative Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8 am - 3:30 pm