March 4, 2025
School Environment Matters: Parents, teachers, and students across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This su...
March 4, 2025
As the school year comes to a close, we’re excited to invite your child to join the District 161 Summer Academy Program! This program provides a fantastic opportunity for studen...
February 12, 2025
Kindergarten registration and residency verification will be held at our four elementary schools on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Parents will be asked to complet...
February 12, 2025
Standards-based Grading Frequently Asked Questions What is standards-based grading? Standards-based grading [SBG] assesses students based on their proficiency in specific Il...
February 12, 2025
Registration for District 161's Summer Academy program will open on March 4, 2025. Program Dates: June 9 - July 17, 2025 Schedule: Monday through Thursday from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m....
May 30, 2024
Keep your child learning all summer long! District 161's Summer Learning Resources are full of reading, math, and other activities. The resources are organized by grade level and ...
March 8, 2024
The end of the school year is almost here, and we're thrilled to announce the District 161 Summer Academy Program! Summer Academy offers an excellent opportunity for your child to...
January 16, 2024
The Board of Education for Flossmoor School District 161 is soliciting proposals for two Food Service RFPs. RFP - Food Service Management Company Fixed Price per Meal Contract in...
October 26, 2023
On Monday, October 23, Flossmoor School District 161’s Board of Education officially appointed Dr. Theartris Childress III to the Board of Education, filling the seat vacancy left...
September 25, 2023
Each year, schools must create a budget that includes the plan for district revenues (funds brought in) and expenditures (funds spent). The budget represents the district's strate...
May 16, 2023
On Thursday through Saturday, May 18 - 20, 2023, weather permitting, Flossmoor School District 161 will be applying an herbicide and a fertilizer to the district’s fields/grass a...
March 20, 2023
The Board of Education for Flossmoor School District 161 is soliciting Statements of Interest and Proposals from qualified firms to provide comprehensive Construction Management S...
January 28, 2023
Check out the latest issue of the District 161 Digest and read about the great work happening in Flossmoor School District 161! District 161 Digest - Winter 2023
December 7, 2022
District 161's next Parent University is Wednesday, December 7, from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. The session will focus on Erin's Law and provide an overview of preventing child s...
September 19, 2022
The Flossmoor School District 161 Staff of the Month Recognition Program, aka #AboveAndBeyond, is designed to spotlight our staff members in all that they do for our students and ...
April 28, 2022
On Saturday, April 30, 2022, weather permitting, Flossmoor School District 161 will be applying an herbicide and a fertilizer to the district’s fields and grass areas at Normandy ...
March 9, 2022
Olympia Fields Country Club is looking for local 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th grade students who are interested in becoming caddies and working toward a chance at earning the Evans Cadd...
January 28, 2022
Now serving the entire surrounding community, Flossmoor School District 161 will begin hosting FREE weekly SHIELD testing clinics every Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon, at Parker Junior ...
January 4, 2022
Healthy Community Days with Cook County Department of Public Health Jan. 6 - Jan. 8
Free COVID-19 Vaccines with $100 gift card giveaway* to the first 50 people ages 5+ who rece...
December 28, 2021
December 28, 2021 Dear District 161 families and staff, In response to a COVID-19 outbreak at Parker Jr. High School, the District is implementing a COVID-19 community testing pl...