Flossmoor School District 161

On Principal Appreciation Day, Flossmoor School District 161 extends its gratitude to our dedicated principals for their unwavering commitment to serving their school communities day in and day out. Each principal plays a vital role within a cohesive team, diligently striving to provide quality academics, engaging activities, and a supportive environment for all staff and students. Thank you to our principals for their tireless efforts in shaping our students' educational journeys!

Do you have a current 5th grader who will attend Parker Junior High next year as a 6th grader? Join us tonight at Parker Junior High for an informational meeting covering topics like the Middle School model, schedule updates, and athletic and activity opportunities. You'll also have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A and, finally, a campus tour! See you tonight at 6 pm.

Dive into the world of books this spring with the Flossmoor School District 161 Spring Reading Challenge! Discover new stories, characters, and worlds right from the pages of your next book. Participation is easy! Pick up your BINGO BOARD from your home school library, and get ready to start reading!

Dr. Smith stopped to thank the student volunteers at the Parker Junior High production of 'The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree.' These student volunteers were busy working the door, taking tickets, and handing out playbills. Thank you, volunteers! Don't miss your last chance to see the show today at 3pm!

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!