Flossmoor School District 161

The District 161 Monthly Newsletter is here! Catch up on the latest updates, celebrations, and upcoming events happening across our schools. Click here to read this month’s editi...

Read all about the National Hispanic Heritage Month celebration that took place at the Flossmoor Public Library. Thank you to everyone who helped to make it such a fantastic celeb...

A grant from ComEd and Openlands will help Parker Junior High create a pollinator patch to support pollinators. Read the full story here .

On Tuesday, August 19, Flossmoor School District 161 celebrated the completion of major renovations at Heather Hill Elementary School with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The event hi...

Standards-based Grading Frequently Asked Questions What is standards-based grading? Standards-based grading [SBG] assesses students based on their proficiency in specific Il...

The Board of Education for Flossmoor School District 161 is soliciting proposals for two Food Service RFPs. RFP - Food Service Management Company Fixed Price per Meal Contract in...

On Monday, October 23, Flossmoor School District 161’s Board of Education officially appointed Dr. Theartris Childress III to the Board of Education, filling the seat vacancy left...

Each year, schools must create a budget that includes the plan for district revenues (funds brought in) and expenditures (funds spent). The budget represents the district's strate...

On Thursday through Saturday, May 18 - 20, 2023, weather permitting, Flossmoor School District 161 will be applying an herbicide and a fertilizer to the district’s fields/grass a...

The Board of Education for Flossmoor School District 161 is soliciting Statements of Interest and Proposals from qualified firms to provide comprehensive Construction Management S...

Check out the latest issue of the District 161 Digest and read about the great work happening in Flossmoor School District 161! District 161 Digest - Winter 2023

The Flossmoor School District 161 Staff of the Month Recognition Program, aka #AboveAndBeyond, is designed to spotlight our staff members in all that they do for our students and ...

On Saturday, April 30, 2022, weather permitting, Flossmoor School District 161 will be applying an herbicide and a fertilizer to the district’s fields and grass areas at Normandy ...

Olympia Fields Country Club is looking for local 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th grade students who are interested in becoming caddies and working toward a chance at earning the Evans Cadd...

Healthy Community Days with Cook County Department of Public Health Jan. 6 - Jan. 8 Free COVID-19 Vaccines with $100 gift card giveaway* to the first 50 people ages 5+ who rece...

December 28, 2021 Dear District 161 families and staff, In response to a COVID-19 outbreak at Parker Jr. High School, the District is implementing a COVID-19 community testing pl...

Reminder that our second COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 16 at Normandy Villa. The clinic is open to all Flossmoor School District 1...

Are you interested in becoming a bus driver? Kickert Bus Company is hiring! Candidates must be 21 years of age or older with a valid driver's license for the last three years wit...

Get Yourself/Your Child Vaccinated at James Hart School December 17, 2:00-6:00 PM January 7, 3:00-6:00 PM Walk-Ins Accepted; Appointments Preferred. Schedule your appoin...

Today is National Special Education Day, a day that marks the anniversary of the nation’s first federal special education law signed into doctrine by President Gerald Ford. Tod...