We can't wait to welcome our incoming Parker Junior High families for the 5th to 6th Grade Transition Meeting on Monday, April 28, at 6:00 p.m. Join us for a campus tour and a presentation to help you and your student prepare for this exciting new chapter. See you there!
We can't wait to welcome our incoming Parker Junior High families for the 5th to 6th Grade Transition Meeting on Monday, April 28, at 6:00 p.m. Join us for a campus tour and a presentation to help you and your student prepare for this exciting new chapter. See you there!
The deadline to register for the SD 161 Summer Academy Program is May 1, 2025.
To register, please use the online registration link.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJQf1CWnFrJH0gJoLTZfxuPeo_iT1A0pu4I0bJxclekj28qw/viewform
Program Dates: Monday, June 9, 2025 – Thursday, July 17, 2025
*If you received a Summer Academy Lift Program recommendation letter and have completed your registration, there is no need to register again.
If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Learning and Instruction at 708-647-7017 or Karen French at kfrench@sd161.org.
We look forward to a summer of learning and growth!
A reminder that there is no school tomorrow, Friday, April 18. We will see you back in class on Monday, April 21.
Tonight 5-8 pm.
We’re currently experiencing a temporary outage with phones and internet at all schools. School operations are continuing as usual. We’ll share an update as soon as everything is back up and running. Thanks for understanding!
We’re currently experiencing a temporary outage with phones and internet at all schools. School operations are continuing as usual. We’ll share an update as soon as everything is back up and running. Thanks for understanding!
We all know the magic behind our amazing student experiences comes from the incredible staff who go above and beyond every day! Take a trip down memory lane with this Flashback Friday featuring the district spelling bee, reading night, art class fun, and so much more!
Click the link to read through the Flossmoor School District 161 monthly wrap-up!
https://conta.cc/4cgNwhe
Spring Break is coming up March 31st-April 4—classes resume April 7.
Tonight is the night!
Join Dr. Valentina, a licensed bilingual clinical psychologist and board-certified clinical child and adolescent psychology expert. Together, you will explore the benefits of choosing nutritious foods and nutrients, as well as which vitamins can be helpful to your child. Tonight, March 20, at 5 p.m. at Parker Junior High.
Did you know that just 20 minutes of reading daily can significantly impact a child's success? Whether they’re reading independently or being read to, this daily habit:
* Builds vocabulary – Exposure to new words strengthens language skills.
*Boosts brain development – Reading enhances comprehension and critical thinking.
* Encourages a love for learning – Kids who read regularly develop a lifelong appreciation for books.
* Improves academic success – Students who read daily perform better in school.
* Strengthens bonding – Reading together creates special moments and meaningful connections.
Make reading a daily habit and watch young minds grow! Additionally, consider stopping by the Flossmoor Public Library for help in choosing a new book!
We ask parents and guardians to contribute to a statewide survey called the 5 Essentials from the University of Chicago each year. We use this feedback to celebrate areas of strength and determine areas of opportunity as we create our school improvement plans. Please complete this survey to help Flossmoor School District 161 grow! Surveys are counted per child. The 5 Essentials closes on 3/28. Thank you for your support! http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
Presented by the Bilingual Parent Advisory Council—spend an evening with Dr. Valentina, a licensed bilingual clinical psychologist and board-certified expert in clinical child and adolescent psychology. Together, you will explore the benefits of choosing nutritious foods and nutrients, as well as which vitamins can be helpful to your child.
Thursday, March 20, at 5 p.m. at Parker Junior High.
We ❤️ that Friday feeling and judging by the pure joy in this photo, the 8th grade girls volleyball team does too! 🏐 ✨
📸: Mr. O'Keefe
It takes a team to build a great school! Parents, teachers, and students all play a role in shaping the future. Take the Illinois 5Essentials Survey and help strengthen District 161 schools. The deadline is March 31! https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/
Every school needs a strong foundation, and that starts with YOU! Parents and guardians, your feedback in the 5Essentials Survey helps strengthen our schools from the ground up. Share your thoughts today: https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/
We would like to congratulate the PJH UNDEFEATED 7th grade REGIONAL VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS!!!!
Your determination, hard work, and teamwork is paying off.
The players advance to the sectional finals on Monday!
Wish them congratulations in the comments below.
Want to see real growth in your child’s school? The 5Essentials Survey is like a workout for school improvement—your feedback makes us stronger! Complete the survey today: https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/
Big News for Our Future Kindergarteners!
Tonight's the night! Kindergarten registration is happening, and we can't wait to welcome our newest little learners!
If your child is ready to start their school adventure, be sure to stop by and get them all set for an exciting year ahead!
TONIGHT
Your neighborhood school!
6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
For questions about your neighborhood school, contact the district office!
We’ll see you there—future Class of 2038!
