8th Grade Great America Trip......
Thank you to all of our Parker 8th Grade Teachers and Staff
(Pictured: Ms. Arvia, Ms. Hill, Ms. Bennett, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Guana)
Parker track team was recognized at tonight's board meeting. Congratulations to all of our athletes!
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
Congratulations!
Ms Rudenga(Media Specialist), Ms Nicotra (ELA Teacher), and Ms Reed (Paraprofessional) celebrated as Illinois State Educators of the Year. Parker Teachers SOAR!
7th grade 4x100 team placed 6th in state! Congratulations Lady Falcons!!
Congratulations Kaiya Collier! First place 8th grade long jump!! 17'03!!!
Congratulations Khloe Daniels! Second place for 7th grade girls 100 m dash!
Track is GOING TO STATE!!
We have scholars that qualified for the following:
3 girls long jump
1 girl 1600
7th grade girls 4x100
7th grade boys 4x 100
8th grade boys 4x200
GOOD LUCK FALCONS!!
Congratulations NJHS Inductees! Thank you Parker Families for celebrating the success of our Parker Scholars!
We are proud of our Teacher Leaders- Mrs. Fotopoulos and Mrs. Senodenos!
Congratulations Satiya Viner and Madeline McGathy on their Student Recognition Breakfast with Illinois Principals Association. Thank you Viner and McGathy Families for the support and love you share with your children everyday. Falcon Families SOAR!
Congratulations to Parker Scholars on an excellent Spring Choral Concert. Thank you Ms. Lynch and Ms. Raughter for your leadership. Falcons Soar!
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.
Bravo Parker Falcons! Your performance in Beauty and the Beast Jr. was amazing! Congratulations Ms Nicotra, Ms. Lynch cast and crew!
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
Parker Jr High School National History Day Finalist were given the opportunity to meet and interview Maryum Ali (daughter of Muhammad Ali). Creating memories that will last a lifetime! Thank you Maryum Ali for your authentic conversation with our Parker Scholars. Way to Go Falcons!
We Appreciate our Assistant Principals!
March PBIS After School Game Hour!
Scholars purchased tickets to our PBIS after school game hour where we played basketball, soccer, giant connect four, jenga, checkers, tic tac toe, and more while eating snacks!
Parker Junior High School Industrial Arts teacher, Kyle Marti, recently received the Middle School Program of Year award from the Technology Education Association of Illinois.
The Technology Education Association of Illinois recognizes outstanding middle school/junior high technology, engineering, or industrial focused programs. Furthermore, this award recognizes programs that have staff that constantly update their curriculum and activities, maintain a positive rapport with staff and students, and continually keep up-to-date with modern technologies and techniques.
The Board of Education recognized the Parker Junior High School Chess team this evening. The team had a great season and represented District 161 at the Illinois Elementary School Association [IESA] state chess meet. A special shout out to eighth-grader Makhi Fox who earned a medal at the event. Way to go Falcons!
Students in Parker Junior High School's Humanities classes recently participated in the National History Day competition. The top 15 teams from the school competition advanced to the regional competition which was held at the University of Illinois Chicago on March 4th, 2023.
Three of the team projects qualified to compete at the Illinois State Competition which is being held on April 22, 2023. Go Falcons!
