📅 IMPORTANT CALENDAR REMINDER!
Flossmoor School District 161 families, please remember that our district calendar has been updated, and school WILL be in session on Wednesday, November 11, Veterans Day.
All schools will operate on their regular schedules.
We look forward to seeing all of our students on November 11!
Flossmoor School District 161 families, please remember that our district calendar has been updated, and school WILL be in session on Wednesday, November 11, Veterans Day.
All schools will operate on their regular schedules.
We look forward to seeing all of our students on November 11!
Yesterday, members of the Flossmoor School District 161 Principal Leadership Collaborative came together for an opportunity to connect, learn, and collaborate!
The Principal Leadership Collaborative brings together district leadership and principals from each of our five schools with a shared goal of strengthening collaboration and supporting student success.
Each month, the group plans to visit a different school within the district, providing an opportunity to see classrooms in action, gather valuable feedback, share ideas, and learn from one another.
First up, Flossmoor Hills Elementary School! It was wonderful to see the Flossmoor Hills school community in action! From the classrooms to the hallways, the visit provided a valuable opportunity to experience the learning, teaching, and connections happening throughout the building. Thank you to the entire Flossmoor Hills team for welcoming us into your school and classrooms and for sharing a glimpse of the incredible work happening each day!
ALL IN for every student, every staff member, every family, every day!
#ICYMI
What a SPOOKTACULAR afternoon at Parker Junior High!
Last week, our school community came together for an afternoon of Halloween fun at our district-wide Trunk or Treat!
A HUGE thank you to the Parker Junior High Student Council and the Flossmoor Education Association for hosting this wonderful event and bringing so many miles of smiles to our students and families!
We are also grateful to everyone who decorated a trunk, donated candy, volunteered their time, and helped make this event such a success.
Thank you to everyone who joined us!
What a SPOOKTACULAR afternoon at Parker Junior High!
Last week, our school community came together for an afternoon of Halloween fun at our district-wide Trunk or Treat!
A HUGE thank you to the Parker Junior High Student Council and the Flossmoor Education Association for hosting this wonderful event and bringing so many miles of smiles to our students and families!
We are also grateful to everyone who decorated a trunk, donated candy, volunteered their time, and helped make this event such a success.
Thank you to everyone who joined us!
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has released its 2026 School Accountability Designations for schools across Illinois.
Flossmoor School District 161 is proud to recognize the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, and families. While we celebrate our successes, we also recognize opportunities to continue growing and improving.
Our commitment remains the same: ALL IN for every student, every staff member, every family, every day.
Flossmoor School District 161 is proud to recognize the hard work and dedication of our students, staff, and families. While we celebrate our successes, we also recognize opportunities to continue growing and improving.
Our commitment remains the same: ALL IN for every student, every staff member, every family, every day.
The Chicago Bears are hoping for some good luck from their friends at Flossmoor Hills as they face off against the Seattle Seahawks tonight!
To catch up on all Flossmoor Hills news, click the link below.
https://app.smore.com/n/ufacp
To catch up on all Flossmoor Hills news, click the link below.
https://app.smore.com/n/ufacp
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experts how to keep your children safe online!
Dinner will be provided. Please RSVP by 8:00 p.m. tonight (Monday, November 2)!
RSVP is required. Please use the link below to reserve your spot.
https://forms.gle/ouB83HyUQb4AM8Us6
Dinner will be provided. Please RSVP by 8:00 p.m. tonight (Monday, November 2)!
RSVP is required. Please use the link below to reserve your spot.
https://forms.gle/ouB83HyUQb4AM8Us6
🎃 TOMORROW! District-Wide Trunk or Treat! 🍬
The countdown is almost over! Tomorrow, our Flossmoor School District 161 families are invited to join us for an afternoon of costumes, candy, and community fun!
👻 Thursday, October 29
🕟 4:30–6 p.m.
📍 Parker Junior High parking lot
Come dressed in your favorite costume, bring your family, and get ready for some Halloween fun with our Falcons, Eagles, Hornets, Wolves, and Stars!
🍬 Please bring one nonperishable food item to donate.
We can’t wait to see you tomorrow! 🎃
ALL IN for community. ALL IN for fun!
The countdown is almost over! Tomorrow, our Flossmoor School District 161 families are invited to join us for an afternoon of costumes, candy, and community fun!
👻 Thursday, October 29
🕟 4:30–6 p.m.
📍 Parker Junior High parking lot
Come dressed in your favorite costume, bring your family, and get ready for some Halloween fun with our Falcons, Eagles, Hornets, Wolves, and Stars!
🍬 Please bring one nonperishable food item to donate.
We can’t wait to see you tomorrow! 🎃
ALL IN for community. ALL IN for fun!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR. SANDERS!
Today we're celebrating our superintendent, Dr. Terrance Sanders, with a special birthday challenge, and we need YOUR help!
Introducing the ALL IN for Kindness Birthday Challenge!
Throughout the week of October 26–30, we're challenging our students, staff, families, and community members to celebrate Dr. Sanders by performing a random act of kindness!
Whether it's a helping hand, a thoughtful note, or a simple smile, every act of kindness makes a difference!
We want to hear from YOU! Did you spread a little kindness or experience someone's thoughtful gesture? Share your stories and photos in the comments, send us a DM, or email swright@sd161.org.
We'll wrap up the week by sharing the kindness this birthday celebration inspired throughout our school community!
Let's show Dr. Sanders what happens when District 161 goes ALL IN for kindness!
Happy Birthday, Dr. Sanders!
Today we're celebrating our superintendent, Dr. Terrance Sanders, with a special birthday challenge, and we need YOUR help!
Introducing the ALL IN for Kindness Birthday Challenge!
Throughout the week of October 26–30, we're challenging our students, staff, families, and community members to celebrate Dr. Sanders by performing a random act of kindness!
Whether it's a helping hand, a thoughtful note, or a simple smile, every act of kindness makes a difference!
We want to hear from YOU! Did you spread a little kindness or experience someone's thoughtful gesture? Share your stories and photos in the comments, send us a DM, or email swright@sd161.org.
We'll wrap up the week by sharing the kindness this birthday celebration inspired throughout our school community!
Let's show Dr. Sanders what happens when District 161 goes ALL IN for kindness!
Happy Birthday, Dr. Sanders!
Keep up the good work on attendance, Eagles! We love having our nest filled with our students every day! To help you prepare for the week ahead, check out this week's newsletter.
https://app.smore.com/n/w065m
https://app.smore.com/n/w065m
Get ready for an afternoon of costumes, candy, and community fun! Join us Thursday, October 29, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Parker Junior High parking lot for our district-wide Trunk or Treat!
Students and families from across Flossmoor School District 161 are invited to join the fun. Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy a chance to connect with friends, meet other families, and celebrate Halloween together.
🍬 Admission: Bring one nonperishable food item to donate, and all students must be accompanied by an adult.
📅 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 4:30–6 p.m.
📍 Parker Junior High parking lot
We can’t wait to see our Falcons, Eagles, Hornets, Wolves, and Stars there!
ALL IN for a little Halloween fun! 🎃
Students and families from across Flossmoor School District 161 are invited to join the fun. Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy a chance to connect with friends, meet other families, and celebrate Halloween together.
🍬 Admission: Bring one nonperishable food item to donate, and all students must be accompanied by an adult.
📅 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 4:30–6 p.m.
📍 Parker Junior High parking lot
We can’t wait to see our Falcons, Eagles, Hornets, Wolves, and Stars there!
ALL IN for a little Halloween fun! 🎃
Keeping our kids safe online starts with knowing what to look for!
Flossmoor School District 161 invites parents and caregivers to join us for our next Parent University on Wednesday, November 4, at Heather Hill Elementary School.
We are excited to welcome Detective Rich Wistocki, who will share valuable information about the online dangers facing children today and practical strategies families can use to help keep their children safe in an increasingly digital world.
The evening will begin with a Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting, followed by Detective Wistocki's presentation.
Evening Schedule:
5:30–6:30 p.m. | BPAC Meeting
6:30–8:00 p.m. | Keeping Your Kids Cyber Safe with Detective Rich Wistocki
Location: Heather Hill Elementary School, 1439 Lawrence Crescent, Flossmoor
Dinner will be provided!
RSVP is required. Please use the link below to reserve your spot.
https://forms.gle/ouB83HyUQb4AM8Us6
We hope you'll join us for this important conversation as we work together to keep our children safe online.
ALL IN. EVERY DAY.
Flossmoor School District 161 invites parents and caregivers to join us for our next Parent University on Wednesday, November 4, at Heather Hill Elementary School.
We are excited to welcome Detective Rich Wistocki, who will share valuable information about the online dangers facing children today and practical strategies families can use to help keep their children safe in an increasingly digital world.
The evening will begin with a Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting, followed by Detective Wistocki's presentation.
Evening Schedule:
5:30–6:30 p.m. | BPAC Meeting
6:30–8:00 p.m. | Keeping Your Kids Cyber Safe with Detective Rich Wistocki
Location: Heather Hill Elementary School, 1439 Lawrence Crescent, Flossmoor
Dinner will be provided!
RSVP is required. Please use the link below to reserve your spot.
https://forms.gle/ouB83HyUQb4AM8Us6
We hope you'll join us for this important conversation as we work together to keep our children safe online.
ALL IN. EVERY DAY.
🎭 Opening night is TOMORROW! Don’t miss the hilarious production of Myth-Understood at Parker Junior High.
Our talented students have been working hard to bring this production to life, and we can’t wait for you to see their hard work on stage!
Join us Friday, October 23 at 7 p.m. or Saturday, October 24 at 3 p.m. for a show directed by Ms. Emily Nicotra.
Come cheer on our Parker performers and celebrate all the time, talent, and teamwork they’ve poured into this production. We can’t wait to see you there!
Tonight, Flossmoor Hills became Zuckerman’s farm! 🐷🕸️ A HUGE thank you to our amazing Reading Squad, Ms. Ciesielski, Ms. Payne, and Mr. Wetherald, for bringing Charlotte’s Web to life for our students and families through our One School, One Book experience. From Dr. Sanders kicking off the adventure with a reading over the school intercom to tonight’s special event, this beloved story has brought our school community together in the most wonderful way. Thank you for turning reading into an experience our children will remember for years to come. You didn’t just bring a book to life. You gave these students a core memory filled with imagination, wonder, and joy. We are so grateful to all the amazing staff and parent volunteers that lent a hand tonight. You made this experience MAGICAL. Thank you!! 🕸️📚
October is Principal Appreciation Month, and we’re taking a moment to celebrate the amazing work our principals do all year long.
Being a principal means wearing a lot of hats, showing up for students and staff, supporting families, solving problems and finding ways to make each school a place where kids feel supported and ready to learn. So much of what they do happens behind the scenes, but the difference they make is felt every day.
At our last Board of Education meeting, school board members took turns reading a proclamation in recognition of Principal Appreciation Month. It was a meaningful way to recognize the people who give so much to our school communities.
To our principals, thank you for all you do for our students, staff and families. We appreciate you more than you know! Drop a note of thanks in the comments below!
ALL IN. EVERY DAY. ❤️
Good morning, Eagles!
Be sure to check out this week's newsletter. Don't forget to save the date for next week's district-wide Trunk or Treat! You won't want to miss this!
https://app.smore.com/n/wudf0
Be sure to check out this week's newsletter. Don't forget to save the date for next week's district-wide Trunk or Treat! You won't want to miss this!
https://app.smore.com/n/wudf0
How can we help keep our children safe online?
Watch Detective Rich Wistocki (Ret.), guest presenter with the Be Sure Consulting Cyber Safe Schools Team, share important information about protecting children online, understanding gaming and social media platforms, and promoting digital safety.
An informative watch for parents and caregivers as we work together to keep our students safe, both online and offline.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK2wUHdM1ks
Watch Detective Rich Wistocki (Ret.), guest presenter with the Be Sure Consulting Cyber Safe Schools Team, share important information about protecting children online, understanding gaming and social media platforms, and promoting digital safety.
An informative watch for parents and caregivers as we work together to keep our students safe, both online and offline.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK2wUHdM1ks
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and we’re ALL IN for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
One way to take action? Take the pledge through PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center and commit to helping create a world where everyone feels safe, respected and included.
Whether it’s standing up for someone, including a classmate or speaking out when something isn’t right, small actions can make a difference.
Take the pledge: https://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/
Let’s be ALL IN for a school community where everyone belongs.
One way to take action? Take the pledge through PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center and commit to helping create a world where everyone feels safe, respected and included.
Whether it’s standing up for someone, including a classmate or speaking out when something isn’t right, small actions can make a difference.
Take the pledge: https://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/
Let’s be ALL IN for a school community where everyone belongs.
We LOVE the Village of Flossmoor Fire Department and appreciate all they do to keep us safe. We had the best time when they visited us at Flossmoor Hills last week.
Read this week's newsletter to learn more about their visit!
https://app.smore.com/n/by2qw
Read this week's newsletter to learn more about their visit!
https://app.smore.com/n/by2qw
Reminder: There is no school on Monday, October 12, and the District Offices are closed. Happy Friday, Flossmoor School District 161.
🎃 SAVE THE DATE! 🎃
District 161 families, mark your calendars for the Student Council and FEA-sponsored Trunk or Treat!
Thursday, October 29
Parker Junior High School
This district-wide event is open to all District 161 students and families. Admission is one nonperishable food item.
We’re also looking for District 161 parents who would like to host a trunk and help make the evening special for our students.
Parents interested in hosting a trunk should sign up by October 23. Space is limited, and registration may close early if we reach capacity.
Sign up to host a trunk: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOrxhYSW99tH6ZR_1B3hZztA9MBRk6wE3sfp4NRFRekFtafg/viewform?usp=dialog
More event details are included in the flyer. We hope to see you there!
District 161 families, mark your calendars for the Student Council and FEA-sponsored Trunk or Treat!
Thursday, October 29
Parker Junior High School
This district-wide event is open to all District 161 students and families. Admission is one nonperishable food item.
We’re also looking for District 161 parents who would like to host a trunk and help make the evening special for our students.
Parents interested in hosting a trunk should sign up by October 23. Space is limited, and registration may close early if we reach capacity.
Sign up to host a trunk: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOrxhYSW99tH6ZR_1B3hZztA9MBRk6wE3sfp4NRFRekFtafg/viewform?usp=dialog
More event details are included in the flyer. We hope to see you there!
