Huge thanks to the rockstar team at Irons Oaks for turning the great outdoors into the ultimate classroom for our Western Avenue 5th graders. With expert guidance, fresh air, and just the right mix of challenge and fun, it was a day full of aha moments and muddy shoes. Big shoutout to the Western staff who helped make the magic happen. The kids had an absolute blast soaking up nature and knowledge.
We can't wait to welcome our incoming Parker Junior High families for the 5th to 6th Grade Transition Meeting on Monday, April 28, at 6:00 p.m. Join us for a campus tour and a presentation to help you and your student prepare for this exciting new chapter. See you there!
We can't wait to welcome our incoming Parker Junior High families for the 5th to 6th Grade Transition Meeting on Monday, April 28, at 6:00 p.m. Join us for a campus tour and a presentation to help you and your student prepare for this exciting new chapter. See you there!
Sound the alarm — we’ve got a future firefighter in the making!
Destin, a Kindergartener, got the ultimate ride to school this morning, thanks to the Village of Flossmoor Fire Department!
Destin has big dreams and tells the Fire Department he is ready to join the team!
We’re currently experiencing a temporary outage with phones and internet at all schools. School operations are continuing as usual. We’ll share an update as soon as everything is back up and running. Thanks for understanding!
Congratulations again to the incredible cast and crew of the Western Avenue Musical, Willy Wonka, Jr.! The future is looking BRIGHT with these talented students leading the way!
We would also like to give a well-deserved round of applause to Ms. Pasqua, Ms. Hanzelin, and Ms. Watson for the incredible energy, enthusiasm, and guidance they brought to the cast.
🎶 "Oompa Loompa doompadee doo," a standing ovation is in order for (Lollipop) cast and crew of Willy Wonka Jr.! Your performances were "pure imagination" at its finest, filling the stage with laughter, magic, and candy-coated charm! A special thanks to our incredible directors, Ms. Pasqua, Ms. Hanzelin, and Ms. Watson for making it all possible—"who can take a sunrise, sprinkle it with dew," and turn it into a show-stopping performance?!? We’re so proud of all of you! "Come with me, and you'll be in a world of pure imagination!" 🎶
Enjoy these back stage photos and stay tuned for more photos tomorrow!
Share your favorites in the comments below!
A huge congratulations to the incredible cast, crew, and directors of (Chocolate Cast) Willy Wonka Jr. for bringing this magical world to life! Even the tornado warning couldn’t stop the fun, nothing could rain on this chocolate parade! From the first Golden Ticket to the final bow, your dedication and talent have made this show a true "World of Pure Imagination." You've all shown what it means to dream big and work hard, and the result is nothing short of amazing. We’re all floating on air, and so proud of each and every one of you!
Stay tuned for more photos throughout the week and add your favorites in the comments!
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/
Kindergarten registration was the place to be tonight!
We've already made a plan to recreate this photo when these students are in 5th grade!
They are looking forward to snacks, recess, making friends, and reading.
It takes a team to build a great school! Parents, guardians, 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/
Good evening, Flossmoor School District 161.
Please note that all after school activities for tomorrow, WEDNESDAY, have been cancelled.
We will see you in the morning for class as scheduled . Have a great night!
Congratulations to Keelyn, Olivia, Naomi, and Charleigh, who were selected from WA to sing with the ILMEA All-State 4th and 5th-grade Choir in Peoria on Saturday. They practiced and performed fantastic music with singers from all over our state. Great job!
On Saturday, November 16, 2024, weather permitting, Flossmoor School District 161 will be applying an herbicide and a fertilizer to the district’s fields / grass areas at Normandy Villa, Serena Hills, Western Avenue, Heather Hill, Flossmoor Hills, and Parker Junior High. The products that will be used for this application 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 will also fertilize all district lawns.
If you have any questions, please contact Scott Stachacz, Director of Buildings and Grounds, at (708) 647-7005.
She did it! Two time marathon finisher!!!
Congratulations to Dr. Isabelli who traded walking the school hallways for racing through the Chicago Marathon course.
We are so proud of you and hope you are enjoying a bit of rest before we see you on Tuesday!
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‼️ Calling all members of the Western Avenue wolf pack! Our fearless den leader, Dr. Isabelli is running the Chicago Marathon this morning. Help us wish her good luck in the comments below.
Reminder to D161 families: There will be no school on October 11 in observance of Yom Kippur and no school on October 14. We will see you in class on Tuesday, October 15.
Get ready for Rock Your Schools Week!
Beginning Monday, September 23!
On Saturday and Sunday, September 7th and 8th 2024, weather permitting, Flossmoor School District 161 will be applying an herbicide and a fertilizer to the district’s fields / grass areas at Serena Hills, Western Avenue, Heather Hill, Flossmoor Hills, and Parker Junior High. The products that will be used for this application 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 will also fertilize all district lawns.
If you have any questions, please contact Scott Stachacz, Director of Buildings and Grounds, at (708) 647-7005.
A reminder to our D161 family:
There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day.
We will see you back in class on Tuesday, September 3.
