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Last night we had a BLAST during the annual Parker Junior High Reading Night!
A good time was had by all in attendance. Thank you to the many community partners and local authors for making it such a fun evening. We also want to extend a big thanks to PJH very own Ms. Rudenga and Mrs. Levy for putting together this literary extravaganza!
Parker Junior High! We need your help! Please take the Illinois 5Essentials Survey and help strengthen District 161 schools. The deadline is fast approaching! https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/
Tonight’s the night!
Join us for PJH 2025 Reading Night and enjoy delicious food from Mucha Salsa and Dip n' Double food trucks. This evening promises to be packed with fun activities for the whole family. See you there!
Payment options:
Mucha Salsa: Cash, credit cards, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay
Dip N Double: Cash, credit cards, Apple Pay
Have you met the fabulous members of our social services department? They work hard for our students daily, and we appreciate their work.
6th Grade - Ms. Routson - rroutson@sd161.org
7th Grade - Ms. Maclin - bmaclin@sd161.org
8th Grade - Ms. King - dking@sd161.org
Join us for the grand finale of IAR Testing Spirit Week! 🎉 Show off your PJH pride tomorrow (March 21) by wearing your favorite spirit gear and adding a fun pair of socks to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day! 🧦💙💛 Let’s finish the week strong with school spirit and support!
Just six days until Reading Night! Prepare for a fun-filled evening celebrating the magic of books with our PJH community. Stories, laughter, and a love of reading—it's all waiting for you. We can’t wait to see you there!
IAR Spirit Week continues! Show how BRIGHT you are by wearing neon colors tomorrow! (March 20)
IAR Spirit Week continues!
Tomorrow (March 19), dress like your favorite storybook character!
Get ready to show your school spirit as we gear up for IAR Testing Week with an awesome Spirit Week!
Join the fun by rocking your favorite cap, athletic gear, or other themed days! Let’s bring energy, positivity, and school pride as we take on IAR testing.
🏐 Good luck to our 8th-grade girls volleyball team as they compete in sectionals tonight against Homer Glen. We’re so proud of your hard work and dedication—go give it your all!
#FalconsSoar
TOMORROW! (March 18)
IAR Spirit Week continues!
Wear your favorite athletic gear to school to show you are ready and conditioned to show what you know!
Congratulations to the 8th grade Lady Falcon Volleyball team on an undefeated season and a well-earned regional championship! Their hard work, dedication, and teamwork have been truly inspiring. We also want to recognize the amazing team spirit shown by the 7th grade team, who were there to cheer them on every step of the way. Now, the journey continues as the 8th grade team advances to the sectional championship this Monday. Best of luck, girls—bring home the win! #undefeatedsuperstars
It takes a team to build a great school! Parents, teachers, and students all play a role in shaping the future. Take the Illinois 5Essentials Survey and help strengthen District 161 schools. The deadline is March 31! https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/
Have you made plans to attend the Parker Junior High Reading Night? Plans are underway for reading activities, food, and prizes! We will see you there!
What an unbelievable season for the 7th grade Lady Falcons! Their dedication, hard work, and incredible teamwork led them to an undefeated regular season. While they fought hard in the sectional championships, they came up just short in the final game. Despite the loss, we couldn't be prouder of their perseverance and everything they've achieved this season. Their growth as athletes and teammates has been truly inspiring, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for them!
Join us in the comments to share how proud we are out this outstanding team!
The 7th grade girls WON their first game in the sectional finals with a final score of 25-23. Stay tuned for the results of the second game and wish them good luck in the comments below!
Congratulations to the UNDEFEATED 7th grade REGIONAL VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS!!!!
You make us so proud!
The players advance to the sectional finals on Monday!
Wish them congratulations in the comments below.
#ThrowbackThursday During Black History Month, students at Parker Junior High dedicated the entire month to researching and creating projects highlighting the contributions of Black health professionals, artists, athletes, inventors, and more. These projects showcased the achievements and impact of influential figures across various fields. The month-long effort culminated in grade-level assemblies, where students had the opportunity to present their work and share what they had learned with their teachers and peers. Students deepened their understanding of Black history and its lasting influence on society through engaging presentations, discussions, and visual displays. Congratulations to all staff and students!
