Back to School Family Reunion
Join us on Saturday, August 27th, 3:30-6:00 PM to reconnect and have a little fun!
COMMUNITY DINNER TABLE

Purchase dinner from one of our food partners (below) or bring your own picnic and sit down at our District 153 family table. Reconnect with old friends or maybe make some new ones!
Juanco's Tacos

Mae's Que House (Coming around 4:30 PM)

PopCulture Gourmet Popcorn
$5/bag. Flavors:
- Cheese
- Cheese and caramel mix
- Dill
- Flaimin Hot
- Nacho Doritos
- Loaded baked potato
- Hot wing ranch
- Jerk
- Hot cheddar
- Cheese coated caramel
ENTERTAINMENT
3:30-4:00 pm |
![]() Catch the James Hart Band in its first performance of the school year!
Aberdeen Street Superintendent's Circle
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4:00-4:30 PM |
![]() Join Carrie Bonanotte of Spotlight Performance Academy to sing stories! Geared toward kids in grades K-3.
Meet Ms. Carrie by the big pine trees.
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4:30-5:00 PM
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5:00-5:30 PM
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![]() Join Liz Smith of Homewood's Serendipity Yoga and Wellness for a little movement, breath, and calm.
Meet Ms. Liz by the big pine trees.
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5:30-6:00 PM |
![]() Join Angela Messaglia from the Homewood Public Library for some great stories!
Meet Ms. Angela by the big pine trees.
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3:30-6:00 PM |
![]() Get ready for some science-y fun with the Homewood Science Center's Pop Up Science.
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3:30-6:00 PM |
![]() Have fun playing "field day" games!
In the field (where else?) next to the parking lot.
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GRADE-LEVEL MEET-UPS
Families with children in the same grade can meet up informally. Just look for your child's grade number and see who else is hanging around!
MEET HF HIGH SCHOOL'S NEW LEADERS
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Dr. Scott Wakely, Superintendent | Dr. Clinton Alexander, Principal |
CLOTHING EXCHANGE
Do you have clothing and other school-related stuff at home that is clean and in good condition but your kids have outgrown or that you just don't need anymore?
- Willow/Churchill/James Hart spirit wear
- Music uniforms: polos, black dress pants, black dress shoes
- James Hart PE uniforms
- Halloween costumes
Bring it and leave at our clothing exchange tables. Maybe another District 153 family could use it!
COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR
The HF area has so much to offer families! Make a point to learn more about these fantastic organizations and businesses.
*10% of sales today will be donated to Homewood PTA!
Cub Scout Pack 304
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and NW Indiana
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
*Meet HF's new superintendent and principal!
Homewood-Flossmoor JR. Vikings Football and Cheer Club
Homewood-Flossmoor Kings Youth Football & Cheer
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District
Homewood Parent Music Association PMA
*Become a member and learn how to support music education in District 153!
Homewood Parent Teacher Association PTA
*Become a member and find out how to get more involved with your schools!
League of Women Voters of HF Area
GETTING HERE
We strongly encourage you get a little exercise by walking or riding your bikes! There are plenty of bike racks on Aberdeen and at the entrance to James Hart on Morgan Street!
If you must drive, there is limited parking at the James Hart Morgan Street side, Lion's Club Pool, across Ridge Road at the Izaak Walton ball fields.
If you park on the nearby streets, PLEASE BE KIND and MODEL GOOD CITIZENSHIP by not blocking our neighbor's driveways.
**Remember: This is a "fair weather only" event.** Rain cancellations will be posted on the district website and on the district's Facebook page.
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