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, college... 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 more... READ MORE >