March 4, 2025
School Environment Matters: Parents, teachers, and students across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This su...
March 4, 2025
As the school year comes to a close, we’re excited to invite your child to join the District 161 Summer Academy Program! This program provides a fantastic opportunity for studen...
February 12, 2025
Kindergarten registration and residency verification will be held at our four elementary schools on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Parents will be asked to complet...
February 12, 2025
Standards-based Grading Frequently Asked Questions What is standards-based grading? Standards-based grading [SBG] assesses students based on their proficiency in specific Il...
February 12, 2025
Registration for District 161's Summer Academy program will open on March 4, 2025. Program Dates: June 9 - July 17, 2025 Schedule: Monday through Thursday from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m....
May 30, 2024
Keep your child learning all summer long! District 161's Summer Learning Resources are full of reading, math, and other activities. The resources are organized by grade level and ...
March 8, 2024
The end of the school year is almost here, and we're thrilled to announce the District 161 Summer Academy Program! Summer Academy offers an excellent opportunity for your child to...
February 15, 2024
Serena Hills school is excited to be able to provide our students with an opportunity to receive dental services. The Heart That Smiles Mobile Dentists will be coming to our schoo...
July 13, 2023
There is a vacancy on the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education due to the recent resignation of Misha Blackman. In keeping with the legal requirements that the Board ...
June 2, 2023
Keep your child learning all summer long! District 161's Summer Learning Resources are full of reading, math, and other activities. The resources are organized by grade level and ...
May 16, 2023
Illinois State Law requires a physical examination with up-to-date immunizations, a dental examination, and an eye examination for all children entering kindergarten and all stude...
May 16, 2023
On Thursday through Saturday, May 18 - 20, 2023, weather permitting, Flossmoor School District 161 will be applying an herbicide and a fertilizer to the district’s fields/grass a...
May 10, 2023
On Saturday, May 13th 2023, weather permitting, Flossmoor School District 161 will be applying an herbicide and a fertilizer to all of the district’s fields/grass areas. The produ...
April 14, 2023
SAVE THE DATE The Serena Hills Talent show will take place on Friday, May21st! Families are welcome to come see the talent show performances and eat from the different food truc...
March 23, 2023
Applications for early entrance to kindergarten and first grade for the 2023-24 school year will be accepted through March 31, 2023. Children who will turn five years old betwee...
March 16, 2023
Registration is now open for District 161's Summer Academy! Please register using the links below:
Summer Academy Registration Form [English] Summer Academy Registration...
February 28, 2023
The March to May Million Pages Challenge kickoff event is taking place on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at Parker Junior High School. The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra ...
February 22, 2023
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 b...
January 28, 2023
Are you, or is someone you know, a black professional in the science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) industry? In honor of Black History Month, the Village of Floss...