CONGRATULATIONS!
State Chess Bronze Medalist
Makhi Fox
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.
Chess team is down in Peoria this weekend. Good luck Falcons!
Physical Aggression Free is the Way to Be - Raffle Winners - December 2022
How SWEET it is to be responsible and respectful to others! The following scholars received a gift card to Ruby Ella Sweets, in downtown Flossmoor. Way to go! Pictured are Principal Parris, Lora Adjei, Dunsin Dada, Shane Bacon, Kaden Miller, Addison Graham, Romeo Rios, Hannah Solorio, Isabella Beals, Andrew Elabor-Christopher, Sam Ford, Isabella Guardado, Autumn Kizer, Kendal Warren, Manuella Ahouissoussi, Terrin Joubert, Karma Ristau, Bella Shaklee, Jailah Shines, Jeremy Martin and Ms. Debose, Owner of Ruby Ella Sweets.
Getting ready to play..GOOD LUCK FALCONS!!
SECTIONAL CHAMPS!!! 8th grade is going to state! Falcons beat Prairie Hills 61-42.
Parker Scholars exhibiting leadership in PE.
REGIONAL CHAMPIONS!!! Our 8th grade boys basketball team beat Obama today 49-40! The team will advance to sectionals. Good luck Falcons!!
Tri - District Band, Choir, Orchestra - We are Proud of our Parker Scholars!
Our 7th grade boys fought hard tonight against Obama. They lost the regional game 38-33. Congratulations on a great season!
Congratulations to our 7th grade boys basketball team! They won their first regional game today against Columbia central 42-30! The team play in the regional championship tomorrow at Obama! Good luck Falcons!!
Martin Luther King Day of Service at Parker Junior High!
Positive Referrals to the Principal Breakfast
Pictured are some of the 27 scholars that received a positive referral to the principal during 1st and 2nd Quarter. They ate a healthy breakfast, received their positive referral certificate, and received words of encouragement from Principal Parris.
Way to SOAR Falcons!
Physical Aggression Free is the Way to Be - Raffle Winners for the Month of November 2022
How SWEET it is to be responsible and respectful to others! The following scholars received a gift card to Ruby Ella Sweets, in downtown Flossmoor. Way to go! Pictured are Principal Parris, Jacobi Pittman, Jorie Peters, Karter Pillows, Wage Rahman, Joshua Horton, Zephyr Peters, Ezra Raftery, Israel Phifer, Paisley Horvet, Jai Pope, Jamir Nowlin, Malik Pittman, Ayelen Pineda, and Ms. DeBose, owner of Ruby Ella Sweets.
Today, Monday, December 19, is the last day to order a pie from the Parker Junior High School PTO's Easy As Pie Fundraiser! Orders can be placed directly at https://sd161-parkerpto.square.site/. Each pie is $14 and will be available for pickup on Thursday, December 22. Enjoy a pie (or two) this holiday season and help support the incredible work of the Parker PTO, PJHS staff and our students!
Parker choir rocked the house tonight! Congratulations Ms Raughter and Ms Lunch on a job well done!
Boys basketball played Huth last night. Our 7th grade team fought hard but lost 29-40. The 8th grade team beat Huth 71-28. 7th grade currently has a record of 8-3. 8th grade is undefeated with a record of 11-0
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!
