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As a reminder to all families, Friday, March 3 is a School Improvement Day and there is an early dismissal for all students. The District is closed on Monday, March 6 in observance of Casimir Pulaski Day.

On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, Julie Lythcott-Haims will share her profound insight into parenting with Flossmoor School District 161. Julie Lythcott-Haims is the New York Times bestselling author of How to Raise an Adult and Real American. She holds a BA from Stanford, a JD from Harvard Law School, and an MFA from California College of the Arts. The event will occur at Parker Junior High from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Registration is required. Visit www.sd161.org or scan the QR code in the image to register.

District 161 kicked off Black History Month with some special guests as the Homewood Flossmoor Step Team performed for students at Flossmoor Hills School! The kids had a great time and the steppers gave a spectacular performance!

It's always great to have @FlossmoorHills alum come back for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service!

Enjoy Flossmoor's newest tradition, the Holiday Lights Parade! Starting at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, December 15, the Flossmoor Public Works, Police and Fire Departments will travel through the neighborhoods of Flossmoor with their vehicles adorned with holiday light displays. New this year, Downtown Flossmoor, starting just north of Flossmoor Public Library and through the Flossmoor Road viaduct, will be a dedicated quiet zone designed for attendees with sound sensitivities. There will also be two viewing stations, one at Flossmoor Park and the other at Heather Hill School for those who are not on the parade route or for groups looking to gather for a fun evening!

It's Principal Appreciation Day, so please join us in celebrating our incredible leaders and everything they do to make our schools, our students and our staff better everyday. District 161 would not be the same without you!

Reminder District 161 families – tonight is our elementary school open houses. Make sure you stop by during your assigned session to meet your teachers, tour the school, meet our specialists and learn all about our grade-level curriculum! Session 1: 7 to 7:40 p.m. (Last name A–M) Session 2: 7:50 to 8:30 p.m. (Last name N–Z)

We had so much fun celebrating the Back to School Night in Flossmoor! We can't think of a better way to welcome in a brand-new school year. Here's to a great start for our students, families, staff and faculty!

Join us in welcoming our new Flossmoor Hills Eagles! We will feature a few new staff members each day.

Flossmoor School District 161 is launching a new mobile app to help students, parents, and community members know what's happening in District 161 right from your phones. Through our app you can read the latest announcements, find staff contact information, mark your calendar for upcoming events, and find important District documents. Download now, free from the App Store or the Google Play store.

Women in Leadership Luncheon with Barbara Whye. #Naesp2022

Important Update: We are saddened to say that due to the predicted inclement weather this afternoon and evening, the District 161 End of the Year Party has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.

A huge thank you to the @FlossmoorHills staff for surprising me with flowers and a banner this morning!

In honor of volunteer appreciation week, we want to send a huge thank you so all of our families, students, staff and community members who commit their time and energy to District 161. Thank you for all that you do to make our District extra special!

No School on Monday, March 7 As a reminder to all families, Flossmoor School District 161 is closed on Monday, March 7 in observation of Casimir Pulaski Day.

​​All Flossmoor District 161 buildings will be closed on Thursday, February 17, 2022, due to inclement weather and bus transportation issues. Students will participate in their learning activities from home. The school day will begin at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at 1:30 p.m. Teachers will share coursework and meeting links through Canvas. Students in early childhood and kindergarten previously brought home packets and materials to complete. If you have any questions regarding the schedule for the day, please contact your child’s teacher or building principal. There is no school on Friday, February 18, because of a pre-scheduled Institute Day.

Flossmoor School District 161 is hosting a COVID vaccination clinic from 3 to 7 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, February 15, at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood, Dr. in Chicago Heights. The clinic is open to all District 161 and District 153 families and staff, and the first 30 people to arrive will get a $100 gift card! Vaccines are safe, effective and free for all regardless of insurance and immigration status. First, second, boosters and pediatric doses are available. No appointment necessary. A parent must be present for all children 5 to 17 years old. Please direct all questions to Kathy Knawa at (708) 647-7009 or kknawa@sd161.org.

All Flossmoor School District 161 buildings will be closed on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, due to inclement weather. Students will participate in their learning activities from home. The school day will begin at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at 1:30 p.m. Teachers will share coursework and meeting links through Canvas. Students in early childhood and kindergarten have previously brought home packets and materials to complete. If you have any questions regarding the schedule for the day, please contact your child’s teacher or building principal. A determination about whether students will remain in e-learning on Thursday, February 3, will be made Wednesday afternoon and will be emailed to all District 161 families and posted on all school websites.

Now serving the entire surrounding community, Flossmoor School District 161 will begin hosting FREE weekly SHIELD testing clinics every Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon, at Parker Junior High School. SHEILD your family. SHEILD your friends. SHEILD your coworkers. Know your COVID status in less than a day!

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 161 and Homewood School District 153 families and staff. There will be first and second doses, boosters, and pediatric doses available during the clinic.