Parker Junior High - 21st Century Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow

On Saturday and Sunday, August 2nd and August 3rd 2025, weather permitting, Flossmoor School District 161 will be applying an herbicide and a fertilizer to the field areas at Serena Hills, Flossmoor Hills, and Parker Junior High. The products that will be used for this application are The Andersons Turf Products Fertilizer with Barricade Herbicide, and Trimec 992 Broadleaf Herbicide. These products comprise a selective broadleaf herbicide and a lawn fertilizer that will be used to control weeds/dandelions in these areas, and will also fertilize all district lawns.

If you have any questions, please contact Scott Stachacz, Director of Buildings and Grounds, at (708) 647-7005.

While you're out running errands, take a minute to grab those school supplies. Stock up on the notebooks, pencils, and folders now so you can skip the last-minute rush. The first day will be here before you know it, and being ready makes it way more fun for everyone. https://shorturl.at/zZjdl

Check out the Parker Junior High AVID Site team at the AVID Summer Institute as they work to prepare for upcoming school year. #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

Parker Jr. High softball tryouts will be held July 28th and 29th at 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Mustang Field in Flossmoor Park located off Flossmoor Road. All participants must fill out the permission form and have a copy of current sports physical. Packets containing the permission slip and information are available at Parker Jr High office.

Calling All Falcons Back to the Nest! 🦅 As we prepare for another great school year, we’re calling all families to return to the nest and register your students online today! Please remember: All families must complete online registration and/or prove residency before class assignments are issued in August.

📣 IMPORTANT REMINDER All families must register and/or prove residency before class assignments are issued in August. Once sections become full, late registrants may be placed at another school in the district. ✅ Register now to secure your child’s spot! Begin your registration by visiting www.sd161.org

Flossmoor School District 161 Registration Open for 2025-26! 📣 Whether new to the district or returning, it's time to register your student for the upcoming school year! 🆕 New Students (Grades K–8) Step 1: Complete the New Student Contact Form. https://www.sd161.org/page/new-student-registration2 Step 2: Review the enrollment checklist (birth certificate, health records, etc.). Step 3: Submit registration forms and proof of residency via email to newstudent2526@sd161.org. Need Help? Contact the District Office at (708) 647-7000. 🔁 Returning Students Step 1: Log in to Skyward Family Access to complete registration. Step 2: Submit residency documents if requested by the school. Need Help? Contact your child’s school for assistance.

Join us today for the Flossmoor School District 161 End-of-Year Party! Enjoy music, games, and delicious food available for purchase. Rain or shine — we’ll see you at Parker Junior High from 5 to 7 p.m.!

Mekhi McGruder is a dedicated athlete and, as of last night, a proud graduate of Parker Junior High. At 14, he plays wheelchair basketball with the Lincolnway Special Recreation Association’s team and continues to impress with his passion and competitive spirit. During the final week of school, Mekhi and his teammates led a special assembly, showcasing the fast-paced sport of wheelchair basketball to their fellow 8th graders. Last night, Mekhi celebrated the end of his junior high journey as he received his certificate of promotion. Next stop: high school!

Mekhi McGruder is a dedicated athlete and, as of last night, a proud graduate of Parker Junior High. At 14, he plays wheelchair basketball with the Lincolnway Special Recreation Association’s team and continues to impress with his passion and competitive spirit. During the final week of school, Mekhi and his teammates led a special assembly, showcasing the fast-paced sport of wheelchair basketball to their fellow 8th graders. Last night, Mekhi celebrated the end of his junior high journey as he received his certificate of promotion. Next stop: high school!

Congratulations to our outstanding Parker Junior High students on their promotion to high school! We are so proud of each and every one of you. Your hard work, growth, and determination have brought you to this exciting milestone, and we can’t wait to see what you’ll accomplish next! A big shoutout to the proud families who filled the room with love (and many camera clicks )—the parent paparazzi was out in full force, and rightfully so! Here's to new adventures, big dreams, and the bright future. Go show high school what you're made of!

Join us this THURSDAY for the Flossmoor School District 161 End-of-Year Party! Enjoy music, games, and delicious food available for purchase. Rain or shine — we’ll see you at Parker Junior High from 5 to 7 p.m.!

Kudos to the Parker Junior High Band for their heartfelt performance at this morning’s Memorial Day ceremony in Homewood. Their music provided a fitting tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave individuals who gave their lives in service.

#ICYMI What a day! Huge thanks to our awesome friends at the Village of Flossmoor Police and Fire Departments, and Mayor Nelson for helping us give a hero’s welcome to our PJH state champion track stars! We’re bursting with pride over this incredible team and everything they’ve accomplished this season. Way to go, champs! ⭐️

🚨 Record Breakers Alert! 🚨 Big shoutout to our Parker Junior High Falcons 4x100 relay team for making history and breaking the state record! These incredible athletes blazed across the finish line with speed, teamwork, and heart. Congratulations to Djimon Johnson-Shakoor Martell Clay K'Shawn Jones Mason Kwaza Mark Clayton Julian Smith Your hard work, dedication, and lightning-fast handoffs have made the entire Falcon family proud. Keep soaring, Falcons! The sky isn’t the limit, it’s just the beginning! 🏆💪💨

Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. As we honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country, we wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday. We invite you to join members of the Parker Junior High band at the Veterans Memorial, located at 18161 Morris Avenue in Homewood, for a ceremony honoring our fallen heroes. The ceremony will begin at 10:15 a.m.

‼️ Breaking News! Congratulations to 7th grader Mark Clayton and his second place finish and K'Shawn Jones and his 6th place finish in the 100 m race.

🚨 More breaking news from the state track competition! Congratulations to 7th grader Kayla Collier and her 5th place finish in the girls Long Jump AND her 3rd place finish in the 100 m Hurdles!

Congratulations to the entire team at PJH for an amazing first day at the state track meet! A special shout out to 8th grader Fallon Alsberry for her amazing 6th place finish in the 400 m race! WELL DONE!!!!! 📸 Dr. Wisniewski