The March to May Million Pages Challenge is winding down and we are so close to making our goal of reading one million pages! As of May 21, District 161 students, family members, and community members have logged a total of 935,080 pages.
Don't forget to log your pages here: https://tinyurl.com/mryct2zn
Flossmoor School District 161's annual Visual Arts Expo will be open for viewing on Thursday, May 11, and Friday May 12. Stop by the District Office between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to see the amazing art created by District 161 students.
Join Flossmoor School District 161 and UChicago Medicine Pediatric Services for a virtual parent university. This parent university will focus on identifying ADHD in children including initial diagnosis, support, and treatment options. The session will take place on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Register at: https://bit.ly/3GMhKtN
We had so much fun meeting our future Eagles, Hornets, Stars, and Wolves at kindergarten registration last night! If you were unable to attend, please visit www.sd161.org for information about kindergarten registration.
Kindergarten registration begins tonight from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. We can’t wait to meet our future Hornets! Visit www.sd161.org for more information.
Calling all incoming kindergarteners! It's almost time to register for the 2023-24 school year. Kindergarten registration and residency verification will be held at our four elementary schools on Thursday, March 16, 2023, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Visit www.sd161.org to learn more about kindergarten registration.
All Flossmoor School District 161 buildings will be closed on Friday, March 3, 2023, due to inclement weather and the anticipated bus transportation issues. Students will participate in their learning activities from home. Tomorrow is a scheduled School Improvement Day in the afternoon, so there is an early dismissal for students.
As a reminder, there is no school on Monday, March 6, 2023, in observance of Casimir Pulaski Day. If you have any questions regarding the schedule for the day, please contact your child’s teacher or building principal for assistance.
As a reminder to all families, Friday, March 3 is a School Improvement Day and there is an early dismissal for all students. The District is closed on Monday, March 6 in observance of Casimir Pulaski Day.
On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, Julie Lythcott-Haims will share her profound insight into parenting with Flossmoor School District 161. Julie Lythcott-Haims is the New York Times bestselling author of How to Raise an Adult and Real American. She holds a BA from Stanford, a JD from Harvard Law School, and an MFA from California College of the Arts. The event will occur at Parker Junior High from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Registration is required. Visit www.sd161.org or scan the QR code in the image to register.
Enjoy Flossmoor's newest tradition, the Holiday Lights Parade! Starting at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, December 15, the Flossmoor Public Works, Police and Fire Departments will travel through the neighborhoods of Flossmoor with their vehicles adorned with holiday light displays. New this year, Downtown Flossmoor, starting just north of Flossmoor Public Library and through the Flossmoor Road viaduct, will be a dedicated quiet zone designed for attendees with sound sensitivities. There will also be two viewing stations, one at Flossmoor Park and the other at Heather Hill School for those who are not on the parade route or for groups looking to gather for a fun evening!
It's Principal Appreciation Day, so please join us in celebrating our incredible leaders and everything they do to make our schools, our students and our staff better everyday. District 161 would not be the same without you!
Reminder District 161 families – tonight is our elementary school open houses. Make sure you stop by during your assigned session to meet your teachers, tour the school, meet our specialists and learn all about our grade-level curriculum!
Session 1: 7 to 7:40 p.m. (Last name A–M)
Session 2: 7:50 to 8:30 p.m. (Last name N–Z)
We had so much fun celebrating the Back to School Night in Flossmoor! We can't think of a better way to welcome in a brand-new school year. Here's to a great start for our students, families, staff and faculty!
Join us in welcoming our new Heather Hill Hornets! We will feature a few new staff members each day.
Flossmoor School District 161 is launching a new mobile app to help students, parents, and community members know what's happening in District 161 right from your phones. Through our app you can read the latest announcements, find staff contact information, mark your calendar for upcoming events, and find important District documents. Download now, free from the App Store or the Google Play store.
Important Update: We are saddened to say that due to the predicted inclement weather this afternoon and evening, the District 161 End of the Year Party has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.
5th grade had a great year of D.A.R.E.! Huge thank you to Officer Bausch for all his hard work with your students. We will miss seeing him at the school. #gohornets161 #161learns
We love our Flossmoor Police Department! Our second graders LOVED working with Officer Bausch this year. #d161learns #gohornets161
In honor of volunteer appreciation week, we want to send a huge thank you so all of our families, students, staff and community members who commit their time and energy to District 161. Thank you for all that you do to make our District extra special!
PJ DAY IN MS. MAY'S CLASS!!!!!! Today was so comfy in Room 10. Students enjoyed wearing their pajamas and watched a movie about bears!!! #gohornets161 #d161learns
