Flossmoor School District 161

Don't miss the Spring Musical tonight at 7pm and tomorrow at 3pm at Parker Junior High! Come hungry because concessions are available and all purchases support theater at PJH. See you there! 🏴‍☠️

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.

Happy Earth Day, Flossmoor School District 161! Let's make every day an Earth Day party! We see your dedication shining through when you join in for trash clean-ups, properly recycle those plastics, put down roots with native trees and plants, and spread green joy all around! Share your favorite Earth-loving photos in the comments below.

📸Spotted! Dr. Smith has been busy this weekend in Flossmoor School District 161. We caught up with him at the Flossmoor Hills musical where he said the song 'Buy Me' was a crowd favorite. Next up, Dr. Smith was a spirit judge at the Flossmoor Baseball Softball Opening Day Parade. He told us he had an impossibly hard time selecting winners and wished everyone a great season!

Today is the day! #D161reads #readersareleaders

Incoming Kindergartener, Jason, says there is still time to register your incoming Kindergartener for next year! Visit https://www.sd161.org/ for more information.

We caught up with Flossmoor School District 161 Superintendent Dr. Dana Smith, who was all around town last weekend. Dr. Smith stopped by to greet the youngest members of our school community at the Pre-K prom and then addressed Flossmoor's newest residents at the New Resident Mixer on Saturday.

Last Friday Flossmoor School District hosted Pre-K prom for students and their families in Pre-K and Early Childhood programs. Thank you to all of the organizers who sprinkled glitter and fun over the entire event!

Join in the Flossmoor School District 161 Spring Reading Challenge! Pick up your BINGO BOARD from your home school library. Happy Reading!

STEAM Night made a triumphant return to Flossmoor School District 161 schools, and we had a blast! We unleashed our inner mad scientist, tech expert, and artistic mastermind, diving headfirst into a world where science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics collided in the most EPIC way possible. Huge shoutout to all our incredible staff who poured their hearts into planning and preparing to bring this intentional connection over all things STEAM to our outstanding students and families. Let's keep the STEAM train rolling!

Don't miss STEAM NIGHT happening at all of our Flossmoor School District 161 Elementary buildings tomorrow night 6-7:30pm. See you there!!

Today was filled with fun, excitement, and learning! #solareclipse2024

Thank you, Flossmoor School District 161, for making this #solareclipse2024 enriching and fun. We observed an increase in wind speed and a drop in temperatures during the eclipse!

Solar eclipse happening today. Flossmoor School District 161 has been working to hard to prepare special lessons and activities related to the eclipse. The district has also made sure students K-8 have access to glasses so they can safely view this twice in a lifetime event. Visit https://www.enjoyillinois.com/plan-your-trip/travel-inspiration/your-2024-illinois-solar-eclipse-guide/ for a complete guide to the 2024 eclipse!

Read more about our Parker Junior High National History Day qualifiers here! In addition to thanking Mrs. ODwyer, Flossmoor School District 161 would like to also thank Sarah Rudenga, Emily Nicotra, Huda Hussein, and Katherine Garland for supporting this project and propelling our students toward success! https://www.hfchronicle.com/2024/04/04/parker-students-qualify-for-national-history-day-competition/

Flossmoor School District 161 proudly hosted the 4th annual Diversity Dinner, bringing together parents, families, and staff for an evening of connection and delicious food. Thanks to Catherine Ross-Cook, our incredible event facilitator from Homewood Flossmoor High School, for guiding us through meaningful conversations on diversity. Special appreciation goes out to Amabel Crawford, Deborah Dunwoody, and Karen French for their dedication to coordinating this meaningful event. Finally, a heartfelt thank you to all our staff and families who joined us, making the evening truly unforgettable. Here's to embracing diversity and fostering inclusivity together!

The Flossmoor School District 161 Diversity Dinner is happening tonight! We look forward to seeing all our families who have registered for this event. See you tonight!

We hope you had an excellent first day back to school after break. All of our buildings were buzzing with activity. As you get back into the swing of your routine, don't forget to consider signing up for Summer Academy. Registration is open until May 3. Details can be found by visiting sd161.org.

Please take part in the 5 Essentials Parent Survey and provide valuable feedback that will be utilized for School Improvement. The survey window will close on March 29, 2024. You can access the survey by clicking the link below. https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent Thank you on behalf of everyone at Flossmoor School District 161

Flossmoor School District 161 is pleased to share with you the achievements of eight exceptional students. On March 16th, 2024, the students below participated in the 34th Annual IMSA Junior High Math Contest. This was the first time Flossmoor School District 161 students participated in the contest. These scholars exhibited their passion for mathematics to the fullest. Congratulations to the following students: • George Airey (Western Ave), Connor Boyko (Parker Junior High), Kristiana-Faith Brown (Parker Junior High), Elliott Chan (Parker Junior High), Avery Cheung (Western Ave), Isaac Hernandez (Parker Junior High), Jackson Symowicz (Western Ave), and Josiah Turpeau (Parker Junior High) won 2nd place in the team portion of the contest. • Jackson Symowicz and Kristiana-Faith Brown also won 4th place in the Creative Thinking portion of the contest. Flossmoor School District 161 would like to thank Ms. Emma Hanzelin, the ACE teacher for Western Avenue Elementary School, for her invaluable support and guidance of our students!