Last week, PJH staff and Dr. Smith welcomed our incoming 6th-grade families during an informational meeting. We look forward to seeing our #FUTUREFALCONS walking the halls of Parker Junior High.
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Thank you to the INCREDIBLE Social Science Teachers at Parker Jr. High School. The time, effort, and care to provide rigor to our scholars has not gone unnoticed. Your students, parents, and administrators say thanks for all that you do! #ParkerProud
HIP HIP HOORAY to our AVID Team! AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. AVID Team, thanks so much for preparing our scholars to be college and career ready! #ParkerProud
Thank you to our special education teachers at Parker! You go above and beyond every day to support our scholars. We appreciate you!
Have you misplaced something at school? Our lost and found is overflowing with goodies waiting to be reunited with their owners. We have jackets, water bottles, and maybe even a few shoes! Swing by over the next two weeks to reclaim your lost items before they are donated to a local charity.
Thank you!
Thanks so much to these amazing Encore /Band/Orchestra/Choir Teachers at Parker! Our scholars are able to take Health, Music, Art, Industrial Tech, and Fuse every year. Not to mention they are able to improve their Band, Choir, and Orchestra skills as well. We appreciate you for ALL that you do for our students! #ParkerProud
Huge shout out to our wonderful Reading Specialist! Thank you for helping bridge the gap for our scholars in both reading and math! #ParkerProud
Parker scholars recognized at the 33rd Annual Student Recognition Breakfast sponsored by Illinois Principal Association at Odyssey Country Club in Tinley Park. Bria Crump and Ian Shipps were celebrated for high academic achievement and community involvement. Congratulations Bria and Ian!
Last week, the Parker Junior High band participated in the South Suburban Junior High Band Festival and Clinic at Memorial Junior High in Lansing. Students performed Robert Sheldon's Cataclysm, David Shaffer's By Dawn's Early Light, and Randall Standridge's Darklands March. Following their performance, they had a clinic on musical techniques that can be applied to all of the pieces.
Our talented students are not only performing for the 3rd and 4th graders today, but they are also treating us to an evening concert. We hope to see you there to support our outstanding musicians! The concert begins at 6 pm TONIGHT at PJH.
The ELA team is amazing. Thank you to all of the wonderful ELA teachers at Parker. Changing the world one scholar at a time.
May 1 is Principal Appreciation Day, an excellent chance to celebrate the dedication and hard work of our school's fearless leader, Ms. Parris. Let's take a moment to recognize her efforts in fostering a positive learning environment and guiding students and staff toward excellence. Have a great day, Ms. Parris—from all of us at Parker Junior High School!
It's too nice out to cook dinner tonight!
Swing by the Parker Junior High Reading Night and grab dinner. After eating, come in and shop from the Buy One Get One free book sale and enjoy our reading activities. T-minus 2 hours!
5 pm-6:30 pm
Science Rocks! Thank you to all of our wonderful Science teachers at Parker! All of you make a difference in the lives of our scholars!
Special shout out to all of our paraprofessionals that work at Parker! Without all of you, our scholars would not be successful in their classes. Thank you for all that you do!
Join us for Family Reading Night tonight from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a variety of fun activities, and don't forget to drop by the Parker Junior High Book Fair, where all books buy one, get one FREE! Come hungry and grab a bite from one of the food trucks ready to take your order. See you tonight!
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Ahoy, mateys! Last night the stars were shining brightly as the audience set sail while the students of Parker Junior High took the stage in the musical production of 'The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree.' Prepare to be swept away by their musical talents, comedic timing, and choreography. Don't miss the boat – make your plans to see the show TODAY at 3pm.
⚓️🏴☠️ #ParkerPirates
Exciting news from the State National History Day Competition!
The 8th-grade performance team, comprised of Ezra Raftery, Zephyr Peters, Isaac Hernandez, Isabella Davies, and Ella Linde, (pictured above) secured 1st Place in State, earning them a spot in the National competition to be held this summer.
The 8th-grade exhibit board team, consisting of Julia Jenkins, Kayla Jones, Khristiana Faith Brown, Alle Orr, and Katelynn Woods, emerged as finalists.
Similarly, the 7th-grade exhibit board team, made up of Anna Sikkema, Sadie O'Keefe, Charlotte Aceves, Mikiya Rufus, and Addison Graham, also reached the finals. Congratulations to all of our competitors. You make us FALCON proud!
On Saturday, April 27, 2024, weather permitting, Flossmoor School District 161 will be applying an herbicide and a fertilizer to the district’s fields/grass areas. The products that will be used 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 fertilize all district lawns.
If you have any questions, please contact Scott Stachacz, Director of Buildings and Grounds, at (708) 647-7005.
Hip! Hip! Hooray! Three cheers for the scholastic all-stars at Parker Junior High.
Today members of the National History Day State qualifying team and participants of the Scholastic Bowl were treated to a pep rally through the hallways of PJH. Great job to everyone who joined in the fun.
