Congratulations to the Girls Cross Country Team for coming in 1st place at sectionals: Annelise Latham, Adia Douglas, Maeve McGrory, Kiersten Thomas, Mia Caporale, Abby Mullin, Isla Thomson, and Matilyn Terrell.
Way to go to the Boys Cross Country Team for coming in 2nd place at Sectionals: Remy Bergeron, Ross Torian, Jovi Ratliff, Mason Kleinfelder, Jamir Ratlif, Tahj Scott, Ethan Jackson, Caden Dixon, Rory Paredes, & Jayden Banks. #ParkerProud
We are so proud of the PJH Cross Country team!
Best of luck at today's sectionals! Go Falcons!
Congratulations to PJH Falcons, Cesar Evans, Mia Caporale, and Ruby Mikulski! These wonderful 7th-grade students are among the top 10 finalists for the Kidzenship national flag design contest! The students were asked to 'design a flag that shows us your America' Their designs and descriptions are truly inspiring! Thank you to Ms. McKenna, Ms. O'Dwyer, and parents for supporting our students with this incredible accomplishment! Check out the designs and descriptions!
Congratulations to the Parker Cross Country Team for coming in 1st place at our Conference Meet Friday!
Next up is Sectionals, Thursday, 10/15/20. Wish us well! #ParkerProud
Congratulations to Parker's very own Ms. Linda O'Dwyer!
Ms. O'Dwyer is a winner of the annual John Morton Excellence in the teaching of Economics award sponsored by the Council for Economic Education. Ms. O'Dwyer will present on economics education along with other national award winners later this month.
We are so proud of you, Ms. O'Dwyer!
Way to go to the Parker Baseball Team on two wins in a row! Thursday we beat James Hart 14 -1 and Monday we triumphed over Memorial with a score of 8-0. Congratulations Team! #ParkerProud
Congratulations to the Parker XC Team and Coaches on their first meet! Our first place finishers for boys and girls were none other than Jamir and Mia. Way to SOAR Falcons! #ParkerProud
PJH graduate, Zachary Slaughter was featured in the Sun-Times for his new book, 'Boarded Up: Chicago Storefront Images'.
Check out the article below.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/8/30/21406449/tour-chicgo-george-floyd-protests-photography
Tomorrow is the first day of school!
Parker Falcons, we can't wait to see you in class tomorrow! Classes begin at 8 am. Login to Canvas and start with your 'period 1' class on your Skyward schedule. Click on the meeting link to enter class.
See you soon!
Parker parents/guardians,
Please review the information below regarding changes to the 2020-21 school opening. Please contact the Parker main office with any questions.
https://www.sd161.org/article/287893?org=flossmoor-sd161
Congratulations to the Parker Junior High School class of 2020! We are so proud of you! The virtual graduation will be featured on Facebook Live tonight at 7:00 pm! Don’t forget to ‘like’ us!
Many families in our community are in need right now. We can all make a difference today by donating to the Parker Junior High School food drive. All donations go directly to providing meals to families. Follow the link to donate. https://www.myfooddrive.org/drive.php?parkerjuniorhighfooddrive
Item pick-up for 8th-grade students is today. Please check your homeroom time.
Chrome books and chargers should be turned in today!
Item pickup continues next week. Please check the schedule for pick-up times by homeroom. Please contact the home room teacher with any questions.
Join us for the Parker Parent E-Mixer’ today at 7:00 pm sponsored by the Parker PTO! Connect, share ideas, challenges, and have some fun! Email Ms. Schroeder at lschroeder@sd161.org to RSVP.
Governor Pritzker announced an extension of the stay at home order for Illinois. District 161 schools will remain closed through April. We miss everyone and hope that you are healthy and safe.
SD 161 grab and go meals are available on Mondays and Wednesdays at Parker from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm until school resumes. Enter the school parking lot from Flossmoor Road.
The Homewood Science Center is hosting virtual family yoga time today and every Saturday at 1:00 pm. Register online to join today!
Comcast is offering free internet access to qualifying families during the school closure. Visit the link below for more information. https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19
District 161 schools are closed until April 3. Classes will resume on April 6, 2020. All after school and weekend activities are canceled as well. Please contact the main office with any questions.