Join us for Multicultural Literacy Night!
All Flossmoor School District 161 families are invited to our final BPAC meeting of the year—a special celebration of multiculturalism in our bilingual program!
📅 Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Parker Junior High Media Center
Enjoy children’s literature and cultural artifacts from around the world, light refreshments, and a chance to connect with other families. We can’t wait to see you there!
ComEd EV Rally Applications are NOW OPEN!
ComEd’s exciting summer tradition is back! The ComEd EV Rally is now accepting applications from young women ages 13–18 across northern Illinois. This unique program gives 45 teen girls the chance to build and race electric-powered go-carts—and make lifelong memories!
🔧 Build Nights
📅 July 15, 17, 22, 24
🏁 Race Day: July 26 at the Museum of Science and Industry
🎯 Who Can Apply: Female Illinois residents ages 13–18
📅 Deadline to Apply: June 1, 2025
📍 Apply Now: ComEd.com/STEM
📽️ Watch highlights from the 2023 EV Rally
Got questions? Email EVRally@comed.com.
Don’t miss your shot at this once-in-a-lifetime STEM experience! 💡🔋
This THURSDAY!
Calling all Flossmoor School District 161 students and families! Come meet members of the Flossmoor Police Department at Rainbow Cone in Flossmoor on Thursday, May 15, from 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a sweet treat and great conversation with some of Flossmoor's finest! The first 50 people to attend and show a digital copy of the event flyer will receive a FREE Rainbow Cone Jr. (Sorry, no drive-through orders.)
We’ll see you there for community connection and classic Chicago flavor!
Don't miss this opportunity to share your opinion!
As part of our ongoing commitment to serving our families and community with excellence, we’re inviting you to take part in a brief survey in partnership with Studer Education. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and it helps us understand what’s working well in your child’s school and where we can improve. Please check your email for the survey link and more details. The survey window will close at the end of the day today.
As Staff Appreciation Week comes to a close, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude. The care, dedication, and passion you bring to our schools make a world of difference for our students and families.
Thank you for showing up, lifting others, and leading with heart each and every day. Flossmoor School District 161 is stronger because of you.
Showtime is almost here! We will see you at Parker Junior High at 6:30 p.m. for Flossmoor Hills Elementary production of The Grunch!
As part of our ongoing commitment to serving our families and community with excellence, we’re inviting you to take part in a brief survey in partnership with Studer Education. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and it helps us understand what’s working well in your child’s school and where we can improve. Please check your email for the survey link and more details. The survey window closes on Friday, May 9.
From early morning prep to end-of-day cleanup, the efforts of Flossmoor School District 161 staff never go unnoticed.
You are the behind-the-scenes heroes who make every school day shine, from staying with a student during your lunch break to helping clean up after an evening event.
Today is all about recognizing the small moments that add up to something significant.
These creative leaders inspire, encourage, and empower students to explore their imaginations through every brushstroke, sketch, sculpture, and splash of color. We’re grateful for all they do to help our students shine through the visual arts! Missed the Visual Arts Expo? You can still catch the amazing student artwork at the District Office (41 East Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights, IL). The gallery is open today, May 8, and again on Friday, May 9, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Don’t miss the chance to see the creativity of our young artists on full display!
At the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education meeting on Monday, May 5, 2025, Dr. Theartris Childress III, Dr. Carolyn Griggs, Mr. Cameron Nelson, and newly elected Ms. Ashly Giddens took their oath of office to begin their four-year term of service. They join current board members Mr. David Linnear, Mr. Michael Rouse II, and Mrs. Christina Vlietstra. Congratulations, and thank you for your dedication to serving the District 161 community!
Calling all Flossmoor School District 161 students and families! Come meet members of the Flossmoor Police Department at Rainbow Cone in Flossmoor on Thursday, May 15, from 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a sweet treat and great conversation with some of Flossmoor's finest! The first 50 people to attend and show a digital copy of the event flyer will receive a FREE Rainbow Cone Jr. (Sorry, no drive-through orders.)
We’ll see you there for community connection and classic Chicago flavor!
Tonight!
Flossmoor School District 161 is excited to present the annual Visual Arts Expo for the 2024-25 school year. The Visual Arts Expo is a cherished tradition in SD161 that highlights the incredible art from students in the gifted art program at all schools. Parents and community members are invited to view the various works at the district offices, 41 East Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights, Illinois. The viewing begins on May 7, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., and artwork will remain on display on Thursday, May 8, and Friday, May 9, from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Halfway through the week and still giving 110 percent.
District 161 staff go above and beyond to lift up our students, support each other, and keep things moving forward.
You bring the wow factor every single day.
#WowWednesday #D161Pride #StaffAppreciationWeek
Who needs the Louvre when you've got the District Office? Flossmoor School District 161 just pulled off the ultimate glow-up! Staff from the district's art departments transformed a meeting space into a stunning fine art gallery! On display: incredible works from our talented, gifted art students in grades 4–5 and 7–8. From bold Basquiats to marvelous Monets, and even a few Kusamas and Kahlos in the mix, these young artists are exploring mediums like painted canvas, pencil sketch, scratchboard art, ceramics, and more. We hope you enjoyed experiencing the genius of tomorrow’s Warhols, Ringgolds, O’Keeffes, and Hokusais… all right here in SD 161. Art is alive, and it's thriving in Flossmoor School District 161.
It is both Staff Appreciation Week and School Nurses Day, and we could not be more grateful for the incredible people who make our schools thrive.
To our teachers, aides, custodians, secretaries, food service workers, bus drivers, administrators, and every member of our school staff, thank you for the dedication, kindness, and care you show every single day.
And to our amazing school nurses, thank you for being a source of comfort, health, and calm. Your work truly touches every student, every family, and every staff member.
Today and every day, we appreciate you.
As part of our ongoing commitment to serving our families and community with excellence, we’re inviting you to take part in a brief survey in partnership with Studer Education. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and it helps us understand what’s working well in your child’s school and where we can improve.
Please check your email for the survey link and more details. The survey window closes on Friday, May 9.
From the classroom to the playground to behind the scenes, District 161 staff bring the magic every single day.
Let’s give it up for the incredible team that keeps our schools running strong. You’re the glue, the spark, and the heartbeat of Flossmoor School District 161.
Flossmoor School District 161 is excited to present the annual Visual Arts Expo for the 2024-25 school year. The Visual Arts Expo is a cherished tradition in SD161 that highlights the incredible art from students in the gifted art program at all schools. Parents and community members are invited to view the various works at the district offices, 41 East Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights, Illinois. The viewing begins on May 7, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., and artwork will remain on display on Thursday, May 8, and Friday, May 9, from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Thank you to all the incredible individuals who make Flossmoor School District 161 such a special place to learn and grow!
Whether you’re teaching in the classroom, supporting students’ well-being, keeping our buildings running smoothly, providing technology support, managing operations behind the scenes, or leading our schools — your hard work, heart, and dedication make a difference every single day.
We appreciate all you do to help our students, families, and community thrive. You are the reason we shine!
Students from Flossmoor School District 161 participated in the ILMEA Elementary Music Festival last Saturday, joining peers from 26 Chicago-area schools for a morning of music-making and collaboration. Some students participated in choir, while others rotated through sessions in ukulele, xylophone, movement, and drumming. The day concluded with a demonstration concert for families, showcasing what students had learned.
