August 12, 2020
The 2020-2021 school year is upon us and District 161 leaders understand there are still many questions. We hope this six-step guide helps in getting started with our remote lea...
May 1, 2020
On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd 2020, weather permitting, Flossmoor School District 161 will be applying an herbicide to the district’s fields/grass areas a...
April 8, 2020
7 de abril de 2020 ¡Hola, estudiantes y familias del Distrito 161! A pesar de la orden actual de permanecer en el hogar, el Distrito 161 está avanzando con el trabajo de educar ...
April 8, 2020
April 7, 2020 Hello District 161 Students and Families! Despite the current stay at home order, District 161 is moving ahead with the work of educating our children. Your child’...
April 1, 2020
31 de marzo de 2020 Estimadas familias del Distrito 161: Estamos en la segunda semana de distanciamiento social, aprendizaje a distancia, aprendizaje remoto y una gran cantidad ...
April 1, 2020
March 31, 2020 Dear District 161 Families, We are into our second week of social distancing, e-learning, remote learning, and a whole host of new experiences. Every day that goe...
March 17, 2020
24 de marzo de 2020 Estimadas familias del Distrito 161: En un esfuerzo por ayudar a nuestras familias que necesitan alimentos para sus estudiantes, el Distrito 161 de Flossm...
March 17, 2020
March 24, 2020 Dear District 161 families, In an effort to assist our families who need food for their students, Flossmoor District 161 has entered into an agreement with Hom...
March 16, 2020
Dear District 161 Parents and Guardians, IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: All District 161 schools will be closed from Monday, March 16 through Friday, April 3. I know this is a peculiar...
March 9, 2020
Dear District 161 Families,
The Centers for Disease Control, Illinois Department of Public Health and Cook County Department of Public Health are closely monitoring the spread ...
March 6, 2020
Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR)
Students in grades 3-5 throughout the state of Illinois will participate in the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) in April. The IA...
February 20, 2020
Early entrance forms are now available online for kindergarten and first grade. Applications must be submitted to the Superintendent's office by April 1, 2020. Release for Inform...
January 28, 2020
Congratulations to our January #AboveAndBeyond winners!
Arcelia Sanchez - School Support Aide Serena Hills Pam Panozzo - 5th Grade Western Avenue Frempomah Tolonaa - Administra...
December 13, 2019
The Canvas LMS is officially launched in Flossmoor School District 161. Parents can sign up for Canvas at https://sd161.instructure.com/login/canvas and can learn more about the...
October 30, 2019
Assessment data shows Western Avenue and Heather Hill in top 10-percent in the state:
FLOSSMOOR, ILLINOIS – Oct. 30, 2019 – Flossmoor School District 161’s state ratings cont...
October 11, 2019
Those Who Excel Awards recognize individuals for contributions to schools and communities:
Volunteers, staff and faculty in Flossmoor School District 161 will be honored this ...
September 12, 2019
New pre-k and early childhood, kindergarten and sixth-grade students need a new school physical examination with up to date immunizations:
In-state transfer students to Flossmo...
August 27, 2019
New website and mobile app launched to expand district-wide communication and transparency:
Capitalizing on its theme of 21st-Century Learning, Flossmoor School District 161 i...
June 28, 2019
Principal vacancies filled at Serena Hills and Western Avenue Elementary Schools:
Flossmoor School District 161 introduced two new school Principals, Gina Isabelli and Eliza...