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We are so thankful to our instructional coach Mrs. Gehrt for the vital support she provides to our staff members! Your hard work and dedication never go unnoticed. We appreciate all that you do to help our school grow and succeed!
#Happy National Instructional Coach Day!

Get ready for a fun, district-wide Trunk or Treat event hosted by the Parker Junior High Student Council and FEA on Monday, October 28. Admission is simple: bring one nonperishable food item to donate!

They are also looking for parent volunteers to help make the event extra special. Spaces are limited, so be sure to sign up using the link below to sign up by October 21. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOrxhYSW99tH6ZR_1B3hZztA9MBRk6wE3sfp4NRFRekFtafg/viewform

Check out the flyer for all the details, and join us for a night of costumes, candy, and community fun!

October is #NationalPrincipalsMonth—a time to celebrate the incredible leaders who shape our schools, support our teachers, and inspire our students every single day.

From early mornings to late nights, principals wear many hats: mentor, advocate, problem-solver, cheerleader, and visionary. Their dedication creates safe, inclusive, and thriving learning environments.

Join us in thanking our principals for their unwavering commitment to education and for being the heart of our schools. Use #ThankAPrincipal, drop a comment, or tag your favorite principal to show your appreciation.

There are no classes tomorrow, Thursday, October 2, in observance of Yom Kippur. We extend our best wishes to all who are observing the holiday. Classes will resume on Friday, October 3.

Rock Your Schools week begins today!
Wear your favorite sports gear to show your spirit! Something tells us we will see plenty of Bears gear today after yesterday's win!

Flossmoor School District 161 families are invited to join the Flossmoor Public Library and the Village of Flossmoor for a special community celebration in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event will take place this Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Flossmoor Public Library.

Enjoy a morning filled with activities, including a station hosted by members of the SD161 Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee!

Thank you to our dedicated and hardworking PTO for a fun family Back to School Bash! It was a wonderful event with music, games and food. What a great way to start the school year!

Join us on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Parker Junior High School for an informative and family-friendly evening focused on learning in District 161!

Information session on SBG is coming soon! Please get in touch with our Curriculum Department if you have any questions.

We had a wonderful time meeting so many of our wonderful families at our Open House event. Thank you for coming!

We've had a great two days in Flossmoor School District 161. We are looking forward to the middle of the week tomorrow and even further ahead to Friday, when we can celebrate as an entire district at the Back to School Bash in Flossmoor Park from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
See you then!

Do you have a 5th grader interested in beginning band? Make a plan to attend the Zoom meeting on Tuesday, September 2, at 6:30 p.m.

There’s still time to Chalk the Walk! Head up to school anytime this weekend and leave an encouraging message for our students and staff as they get ready for the year. A big thank-you to Officer Levy from the Flossmoor Police Department for kicking things off with a great message!

Calling all Flossmoor Hills Eagles! Bring your gently used Flossmoor Hills merch to the Flossmoor Public Library and then SHOP THE SWAP at the Back to School Bash on Friday, August 29, in Flossmoor Park. See you there!

Turn your errands into a school supply scavenger hunt and make it fun for the whole family. Grab the notebooks, pencils, markers, and everything else you need to start the year strong. Get it done now so you can skip the last-minute scramble and actually enjoy the excitement of the first day. Being prepared means less stress, more smiles, and a great start to the school year.

Hello Eagle Families,
We look forward to seeing you all on class assignment pick up days! Please remember that online registration and/or residency must be completed in order to receive your information. We can't wait to see you!

Class Assignment Pick-Up is August 13-14, but there’s one thing you need before the big reveal—registration! Only registered students can pick up their assignments and find out who’s in their class.
Visit sd161.org and be ready for the excitement at your child’s school!

On Saturday and Sunday, August 2nd and August 3rd 2025, weather permitting, Flossmoor School District 161 will be applying an herbicide and a fertilizer to the field areas at Serena Hills, Flossmoor Hills, and Parker Junior High. The products that will be used for this application are The Andersons Turf Products Fertilizer with Barricade Herbicide, and Trimec 992 Broadleaf Herbicide. These products comprise a selective broadleaf herbicide and a lawn fertilizer that will be used to control weeds/dandelions in these areas, and will also fertilize all district lawns.

If you have any questions, please contact Scott Stachacz, Director of Buildings and Grounds, at (708) 647-7005.

While you're out running errands, take a minute to grab those school supplies. Stock up on the notebooks, pencils, and folders now so you can skip the last-minute rush. The first day will be here before you know it, and being ready makes it way more fun for everyone. https://shorturl.at/zZjdl