Parker Junior High School’s boys and girls cross country teams had a strong showing at the IESA Cross-Country 2020 Class 3A Sectional meet in Country Club Hills, including a team championship. In addition to the championship, Parker’s girls team came away from the sectional meet with several individual honors, while the boys showed strong competition with a... READ MORE >
A huge congratulations to PJH Falcons Cesar Evans, Mia Caporale and Ruby Mikulski! These wonderful 7th graders were selected to the top 10 students in the country for the Kidizenship Fly Your Flag contest! Participants were invited to create flags that celebrate the national symbol or challenge it and use their creativity to speak about what the flag represents to... READ MORE >
4th Grade Students & Parents: Now is the time to sign up for beginning orchestra! INSTRUMENTThis year, violin is the only instrument being offered to 4th grade students. SIGNING UPIn order to sign up for Orchestra, you MUST fill out the Google form. Please use this link to access the form: https://forms.gle/yMxLzb3pWmzG...To participate in Orchestra, you will... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Linda O'Dwyer for earning the John Morton Excellence in the Teaching of Economics Award! This national award is a tremendous honor. As an award winner, Linda will present at a national conference this month. Linda, we are so proud of you! Thank you for all that you do for PJH students and our school community! Watch Linda's acceptance speech... READ MORE >
Cook County Public Health officials and the offices of Tony Preckwinkle and Stanley Moore are hosting a public COVID-19 testing event on October 7. Between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the River Oaks Shopping Center (200 River Oaks Center, Dr. Calumet City) there will be 300 tests available on a first come, first served basis. There will also be women's health education... READ MORE >
If your student is interested in signing up for beginning band, the time is now! Please join us for a digital informational meeting starting at 6:30 on Thursday, Sept. 24. Join us via Zoom using the link in the attached documents . Beginning Band Information 2020 Información de la banda inicial 2020 READ MORE >
The beginning of the year survey links will remain open until noon on Tuesday, September 15. All parents and students in grades 4 through 8 are invited to complete the survey.Parent Survey: Grades PreK-2Parent Survey: Grades 3-8Student Survey: Grades 4-5Student Survey: Grades 6-8Translated Parent Survey: Grades PreK-2Translated Parent Survey: Grades 3-8 READ MORE >
All students entering kindergarten and sixth grade must submit a new physical exam with up to date immunizations. All transfer students must submit a physical exam on the required IL. Certificate of Health Examination form with up to date immunizations. Due date: October 1, 2020 All physical examinationsOctober 1, 2020 Eye exam (kindergarten and out-of... READ MORE >
August 15, 2020Dear District 161 Students and Families,I am disappointed to tell you that, after careful consideration and discussion, District 161 will now begin the school year on Monday, August 24th, with all students learning remotely from home.A couple of days ago, school districts received updated health and safety guidance pertaining to reopening schools... READ MORE >
Dear Parents/Guardians,Welcome back to school! I hope everyone had a safe and healthy summer. I’m sure that this is the most unusual start of school we have ever seen. Our number one priority is keeping your children safe every moment they are in our care starting with the school bus. Our buses will have a significantly lower number of students on each route... READ MORE >
With school starting on Monday, we wanted to provide you with easy access to the resources you may need to navigate the Canvas Learning Management System. You will find video tutorials, student login information, and a number of other important resources to get the school year started on the right foot! Visit our Canvas Learning Management System page today! READ MORE >
The 2020-2021 school year is upon us and District 161 leaders understand there are still many questions. We hope this six-step guide helps in getting started with our remote learning plan. Additionally, please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any additional questions. READ MORE >
Select the following link to view the Flossmoor School District 2020-2021 District Reopening Plan and frequently asked questions. READ MORE >
School supply lists for the K-5 Hybrid and Remote Learning programs are available. READ MORE >
Due to COVID 19, District 161 will be enrolling new students for the 2020-21 school year online. Please complete the following Google form to start the registration process. New Student Registration Form 2020-21 READ MORE >
On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd 2020, weather permitting, Flossmoor School District 161 will be applying an herbicide to the district’s fields/grass areas at Normandy Villa, Serena Hills, Western Avenue, Heather Hill, Flossmoor Hills, and Parker Junior High School. The product that will be used for this application is Triplet SF. This product... READ MORE >
Flossmoor School District 161 is pleased to offer Virtual Summer Academy for Kindergarten through 7th grade students.Summer Academy classes are designed to help students build skills in language arts andmathematics during the summer months. Classes will meet Monday - Thursday from June 8th - July 16th.VIRTUAL SUMMER ACADEMY 2019-202Online Registration is due by... READ MORE >
7 de abril de 2020¡Hola, estudiantes y familias del Distrito 161!A pesar de la orden actual de permanecer en el hogar, el Distrito 161 está avanzandocon el trabajo de educar a nuestros hijos. Los maestros(as) de su hijo(a) son la fuentedirecta de tareas, actividades y experiencias de aprendizaje, por lo tanto, le pedimosque por favor se mantenga en contacto cercano... READ MORE >
April 7, 2020Hello District 161 Students and Families!Despite the current stay at home order, District 161 is moving ahead with the work ofeducating our children. Your child’s teachers are the direct source for assignments,activities, and learning experiences, so please stay in close contact with them. Ourteachers are working very hard to plan and share rigorous... READ MORE >
31 de marzo de 2020Estimadas familias del Distrito 161:Estamos en la segunda semana de distanciamiento social, aprendizaje a distancia,aprendizaje remoto y una gran cantidad de nuevas experiencias. Cada día que pasa,estamos generando nuevas ideas y estrategias para mantener el aprendizaje al día ennuestro distrito. Por favor, lea a continuación información... READ MORE >
March 31, 2020Dear District 161 Families,We are into our second week of social distancing, e-learning, remote learning, and awhole host of new experiences. Every day that goes by, we are generating new ideasand strategies to keep the business of learning moving forward in our district. To thatend, please see below for some important updates regarding the District... READ MORE >
March 24, 2020Dear District 161 families,In an effort to assist our families who need food for their students, Flossmoor District 161has entered into an agreement with Homewood District 153 to provide lunches for ourstudents through this week (March 23 - March 27) with the same information that waspreviously provided.Beginning Monday, March 30, the free lunch... READ MORE >
24 de marzo de 2020Estimadas familias del Distrito 161:En un esfuerzo por ayudar a nuestras familias que necesitan alimentos para susestudiantes, el Distrito 161 de Flossmoor ha firmado un acuerdo con el Distrito 153 deHomewood para proporcionar almuerzos para nuestros estudiantes que expira estasemana (23 de marzo a marzo 27).El programa de almuerzo gratuito se... READ MORE >
Dear District 161 Parents and Guardians,IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: All District 161 schools will be closed from Monday, March 16 through Friday, April 3.I know this is a peculiar time in our district and community, but I want to assure you that we are prepared to take every precaution to keep our students, staff and families safe. Please see the bold headings below... READ MORE >
Due to the current fluid situation regarding the COVID-19/Coronoavirus, the South Suburban Human Resource Administrators Educators Job Fair 2020, scheduled for March 14th, has been postponed. Please check back for the rescheduled event date in the near future. READ MORE >
Dear District 161 Families, The Centers for Disease Control, Illinois Department of Public Health and Cook County Department of Public Health are closely monitoring the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). This is a rapidly changing situation. Symptoms reported among COVID-19 patients have included mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough, and difficulty... READ MORE >
Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) Students in grades 3-5 throughout the state of Illinois will participate in the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) in April. The IAR replaces the previous PARCC assessment. The District 161 assessment window is March 31-April 24, 2020. Students with accommodations may begin testing as early as March 11, 2020. Schools will... READ MORE >
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 >
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 >