Early entrance forms are now available online for kindergarten and first grade. Applications must be submitted to the Superintendent's office by April 1, 2020.Release for Information1st Grade Application1st Grade RequestKindergarten Application READ MORE >
Flossmoor School District 161 will be conducting kindergarten registration on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 for all kindergarten students entering school this fall. In order to be eligible to register for kindergarten, a child must be five years old on or before September 1, 2020. Registration and a brief orientation meeting for parents is at each of the District's... READ MORE >
Congratulations to our January #AboveAndBeyond winners! Arcelia Sanchez - School Support Aide Serena HillsPam Panozzo - 5th Grade Western AvenueFrempomah Tolonaa - Administrative Assistant Western AvenueKatie May - Kindergarten Heather Hill Congratulations to all of you and thank you for your continued dedication to the students of D161! Our Staff of the Month... READ MORE >
We are thrilled to once again participate in Flossmoor's annual MLK Day of Service! All five District 161 schools will be collecting a variety of goods and supporting various area charitable organizations. Western Avenue will be collecting used sneakers for the Nike Reuse-a-Shoe program in which the rubber from the sneakers is recycled and reused for sports... READ MORE >
The Canvas LMS is officially launched in Flossmoor School District 161.Parents can sign up for Canvas at https://sd161.instructure.com/login/canvas and can learn more about the system and its benefits at http://flossmooril.apptegy.us/... READ MORE >
The Illinois 5 Essentials Survey is open for parents and guardians. Please follow the link and click on the blue box in the upper right-hand corner to take the survey. Parents should complete the survey for each of their students enrolled in the district. The survey provides a unique opportunity for students, teachers and parents to have a voice in improving their... READ MORE >
Assessment data shows Western Avenue and Heather Hill in top 10-percent in the state: FLOSSMOOR, ILLINOIS – Oct. 30, 2019 – Flossmoor School District 161’s state ratings continue to trend upward with two of its five schools being named in the top 10-percent in the state. Heather Hill Elementary School and Western Avenue Elementary School both received “Exemplary”... READ MORE >
Those Who Excel Awards recognize individuals for contributions to schools and communities: Volunteers, staff and faculty in Flossmoor School District 161 will be honored this month by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) at the 2019 Those Who Excel Awards. The annual ISBE Those Who Excel Awards recognize individuals for the contributions they make to... READ MORE >
New website and mobile app launched to expand district-wide communication and transparency: Capitalizing on its theme of 21st-Century Learning, Flossmoor School District 161 is introducing a 21st-century method of communication with its brand new mobile app and website. Available in the App Store and Google Play, the Flossmoor School District 161 mobile app is... READ MORE >
Help us celebrate the new school year with our back-to-school open house! Visit your child's classrooms, meet with their teachers, ask questions about the curriculum, and tour the school. Administrators will also be available to answer questions. Help us make the start to the 2019-20 school year the best it can be! READ MORE >
Please join us on Tuesday, August 27 for our back-to-school open houses at your corresponding elementary schools! For students in grades 1st through 5th, meet teachers, visit your child's classroom and get to know your school. READ MORE >
New pre-k and early childhood, kindergarten and sixth-grade students need a new school physical examination with up to date immunizations: In-state transfer students to Flossmoor School District 161 need to present their kindergarten or sixth-grade physicals on the Illinois Certificate of Child Health form with up-to-date immunizations. Out-of-state transfer... READ MORE >
Help us celebrate the first day of school by writing messages of inspiration to our students during our annual Chalk the Walk! Chalk supplies are available at the Flossmoor School District office and at Flossmoor Village Hall. Chalking starts at 3 p.m. today, so let's make sure the 2019-20 school year starts out on a positive note! READ MORE >
Download the 2019-2020 school calendar to stay up-to-date on all district-wide closures, events and other important dates. READ MORE >
Organizers of the Hidden Gem Half Marathon invite members of the Flossmoor School District 161 family to help cheer on participants as they tackle the 13.1 mile race course across Flossmoor.Runners take their marks at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, so get out early and bring the energy! Hidden Gem - Course Preview from heyframe media on Vimeo. READ MORE >
New position created to spearhead human resource management: Eric Melnyczenko is the newest member of Flossmoor School District 161 as he assumes the role of Director of Administrative Services following Monday’s approval by the District 161 School Board. “This is a position that we’ve desperately needed during the last few school years and Eric fits the role... READ MORE >
Principal vacancies filled at Serena Hills and Western Avenue Elementary Schools: Flossmoor School District 161 introduced two new school Principals, Gina Isabelli and Elizabeth Reich, at the Board meeting on Monday, May 13. Isabelli will lead Western Avenue School, while Reich will take the reigns at Serena Hills School. “Filling the principal vacancies at... READ MORE >
Two new assistant principals will join incoming principal Amabel Crawford at Parker Junior High: Flossmoor School District 161 has introduced two new administrators at Parker Junior High School with the internal promotion of Tara Peacock and Michelle Wisniewski. Both will serve as an Assistant Principal and both have worked in Flossmoor School District 161 for... READ MORE >
Mission Statement: The mission of School District 161 is to work to create a strong community of young learners in an environment that is safe, diverse, and challenging for all students. In partnership with our community of stakeholders, our mission is to provide critical thinking skills as a necessary set of tools to help prepare students for high school,... READ MORE >