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!
It’s not just been busy in Flossmoor School District 16; it’s been bustling throughout the entire Flossmoor community! We caught up with Superintendent Dr. Smith at the Village of Flossmoor New Resident event, and again later that week as he served as a spirit judge for the Flossmoor Baseball & Softball Opening Day Parade. Happy Friday, SD 161!
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.
Congratulations to our talented Flossmoor School District 161 students for an outstanding performance at the Math Bowl held yesterday at Prairie State College! Your hard work, teamwork, and problem-solving skills were on full display, and we are so proud of your achievement. We would like to say an extra congratulations to team MVP and 6th place finisher, LANGSTON! Way to represent District 161 with excellence!
Although the day is winding down, our appreciation for outstanding leadership never ends. We are grateful for the dedication, vision, and steady guidance of our Flossmoor School District 161 principals. Thank you for all that you do to support our students, staff, and school community.
This morning, all Flossmoor School District 161 principals and Superintendent Dr. Smith proudly attended the Illinois Principals Association breakfast at Odyssey Country Club in Tinley Park. We were especially proud to celebrate our outstanding SD161 students who were recognized for their leadership, character, and academic excellence. Congratulations to each of them and their families! Your hard work and dedication make our entire school community proud!
Parker students' artwork will be on display at the SSJHSA Festival TODAY, April 30, 2025, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Chicago Heights Middle School. This multi-district event showcases student artists from across the area, and we’re proud to honor our students’ creativity. We hope you’ll join us to celebrate their work with family and friends. Best wishes on a great show!
On Saturday and Sunday, May 3rd and May 4th, 2025, weather permitting, Flossmoor School District 161 will be applying an herbicide and a fertilizer to all of the district’s fields/grass areas. 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.
Tonight is the night! We hope to meet your incoming Parker Junior High 6th grader at 6:00 p.m.
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!
The deadline to register for the SD 161 Summer Academy Program is May 1, 2025.
To register, please use the online registration link.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJQf1CWnFrJH0gJoLTZfxuPeo_iT1A0pu4I0bJxclekj28qw/viewform
Program Dates: Monday, June 9, 2025 – Thursday, July 17, 2025
*If you received a Summer Academy Lift Program recommendation letter and have completed your registration, there is no need to register again.
If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Learning and Instruction at 708-647-7017 or Karen French at kfrench@sd161.org.
We look forward to a summer of learning and growth!
A reminder that there is no school tomorrow, Friday, April 18. We will see you back in class on Monday, April 21.
Tonight 5-8 pm.
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!
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!
We all know the magic behind our amazing student experiences comes from the incredible staff who go above and beyond every day! Take a trip down memory lane with this Flashback Friday featuring the district spelling bee, reading night, art class fun, and so much more!
Click the link to read through the Flossmoor School District 161 monthly wrap-up!
https://conta.cc/4cgNwhe
Spring Break is coming up March 31st-April 4—classes resume April 7.
Tonight is the night!
Join Dr. Valentina, a licensed bilingual clinical psychologist and board-certified clinical child and adolescent psychology expert. Together, you will explore the benefits of choosing nutritious foods and nutrients, as well as which vitamins can be helpful to your child. Tonight, March 20, at 5 p.m. at Parker Junior High.
