Today, we pause to honor the heroes among us. Happy Veteran’s Day to all who served! Our students are inspired by your courage, dedication, and sacrifice. Last week, Heather Hill School hosted a special Veteran’s Day assembly featuring poems, art, and music to celebrate our Veterans. Students also presented members of the Flossmoor Veterans' Memorial Committee with a check for $115.00 to support the building of the new memorial, with groundbreaking set for 2025. Thank you, veterans, for protecting our country and shaping a brighter future!
#ICYMI A huge shoutout to Homewood-Flossmoor High School students Arthur Stamps, Nick Calamino, Elody Sullivan, and Analeesee Weber, who visited our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at Parker Junior High! Joined by HF social worker and coach Mr. Greg Jones, these HF students shared valuable advice on navigating high school—covering everything from asking for help to exploring clubs and activities and making the most of tutoring opportunities. Thank you to these inspiring students and Mr. Jones for spending time with our future Vikings! And a special thanks to Ms. Maclin for organizing this meaningful experience for our PJH students! #FutureVikings
Good evening, Flossmoor School District 161.
A reminder that there are no classes tomorrow, November 4, or Tuesday, November 5.
We will see you in class on Wednesday, November 6.
Happy Halloween Flossmoor School District 161.
If you plan to head out to trick-or-treat later today, please remember:
Stay Visible: Wear bright costumes or add reflective tape and carry a flashlight so drivers can see you.
Stick Together: Trick-or-treat in groups with friends or family, and always stay on sidewalks or paths.
Happy Halloween!
Don't forget! Early dismissal tomorrow, Oct 31, with PJH students dismissing at 10:45 a.m. and our K-5 buildings dismissing at 11:40 a.m.
#ICYMI We are thrilled to celebrate William Paden, Cameron Murrah, and Ameya Thigpen for being selected to participate in the ILMEA District 1 Regional Band, Jazz, and Orchestra Festivals! These talented students earned their spots through a rigorous audition process, and with over 70 junior high schools in our region competing, being selected is a tremendous honor. Congratulations to all three – we couldn’t be prouder! 🎶✨
It was a PINK OUT in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month during the 🏀 game yesterday at Parker Junior High. The energy and spirits were high while the 8th grade team lead us to victory!
Congratulations to both teams on games that were hard fought and thank you to the cheer and dance teams for bringing the fun!
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We hope to see you tonight at 7pm for opening night of the Parker Junior High School fall play, Rumpelstiltskin, Private Eye!
Ticket prices are $5 for adults and $3 for students/seniors if purchased beforehand. Tickets at the door will be $7 and $5, respectively. Students must be accompanied by their parent or guardian, according to district policy.
See you there!
We are proud to partner with the Flossmoor Veterans' Memorial to bring local history to life with our 8th-grade social studies classes.
https://www.hfchronicle.com/2024/10/22/flossmoor-veterans-memorial-partners-with-d161-to-bring-local-history-to-life/
Great principals don’t just build schools; they build legacies that shape the future of education. This week we celebrate the amazing work of our school Principals, Vice Principals, and Deans. A special thank you this morning to Dr. Isabelli, Ms. Parris, Ms. Reich, Ms. Humm, and Mrs. McNeil-Dobson. #ThankAPrincipal #LegacyBuilders2024 https://ilprincipals.org/principal-appreciation/
#FlashbackFriday Last week, Homewood-Flossmoor High School Choir Director Mr. Steven Sifner visited Western Avenue School to share vocal tips and accompany the 4th and 5th-grade choir during rehearsal. The choir, led by the fabulous Ms. Pasqua, appreciated Mr. Siftner’s guidance and musical support. What a wonderful opportunity for these young singers to work with Mr. Sifner!
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At last night’s Flossmoor School District 161 Board Meeting, 7th-grade student Wakana Hill was recognized for her outstanding achievements during Parker Junior High’s inaugural golf season. Wakana made it to the state competition, proudly representing her school and the district. Well done, Wakana!
Get ready to twirl into a new week D161!
Classes resume tomorrow morning.
Be sure to read through your school newsletter for all important updates.
See you in the morning!
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Big thanks to the Village of Flossmoor and Chicago Heights Fire Departments for visiting our schools during Fire Prevention Week.
Our students learned valuable safety tips and had a blast exploring the fire truck. The kids also loved meeting Marshall and some wished they could take him home!
Thank you for all you do to keep our community safe!
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.
We hope you had a wonderful Monday!
We remind you to read your school newsletter to help you stay informed and organized on all of the amazing things happening in your school and throughout the district.
Have a great week!
October is Fire Prevention Month and we are grateful to the Village of Flossmoor and Chicago Heights Fire Departments for visiting our schools and making our students aware of how they can help their families practice fire prevention. October is a great time to make sure you have working smoke alarms in your home. Visit www.nfpa.org for more fire prevention tips.
We caught up with PJH teacher, Mr. Wright and his wife at the Village of Flossmoor's OAKtoberfest held last weekend.
Mr. Wright also helps coach the boys baseball team alongside Mr. Shereyk.
We wish the baseball team good luck as they face Chicago Heights today in the regional Championship.
We hope you’ve had a blast during #RockYourSchools week—a fun, outside-the-box initiative designed to bring learning to life! It has been amazing to see all the creative ways you rocked different decades, concerts, and artists. Huge thanks to the incredible instructional coaches from each building who made this week a hit!
Spotted! One of our D161 students, Wakana Hill in the HF Chronicle talking about her excellent golf season. Read the entire story here https://www.hfchronicle.com/2024/09/17/parker-falcons-field-golf-team-for-the-first-time-this-season-seventh-grader-finishes-fifth-at-state/
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