Flossmoor Hills Elementary -

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.

Have you signed up for the Flossmoor Public Library Story hour on December 11, yet? There's still time! Register for the 1:00 p.m. session of Winter Tales at the Library with Storyteller Emma L. Anderson at https://bit.ly/3xBdIyD. Register for the 2:30 p.m. session of Winter Tales at the Library with Storyteller Emma L. Anderson at https://bit.ly/3xELe7d.

We are excited to host our first vaccination clinic on Monday, November 22 and Thursday, December 16 at Normandy Villa. The clinic will take place from 9:30 a.m.to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, November 22 and 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. We will also be hosting a second vaccination clinic on December 16 for first and second doses, boosters and pediatric doses as well.

Thank you to @MrsSchild for the giant motivational cookie for our data discussions today during collaboration! #D161Learns

Our Boys on the Run event was another huge success! Thanks to all the families and community members who made the day special for all our runners!

Construction is underway on drainage improvements along Evans Road and Douglas Avenue. The Village of Flossmoor contracted with M&J Underground to address storm sewer drainage issues which compound the Village's flooding issues. Installation of the Douglas Avenue storm sewer is scheduled for Monday, October 4 and Tuesday, October 5. For the safety of the construction crews, area pedestrians and vehicle traffic, Douglas Avenue will be closed to local traffic between the alley north of Flossmoor Road and School Street. This road closure will only be between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. It is anticipated that the greatest traffic impact will be to Parker Junior High School parent drop-off and pick-up. Drivers will not have access to Douglas Avenue from Flossmoor Road. Vehicles traveling east on School Street will use Park Drive and Leavitt Avenue to access Flossmoor Road. The Village will have additional patrol and traffic control signage, including detour signs, to direct traffic around Leavitt Park to Flossmoor Road. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but it is essential to ensure work is completed as safely and quickly as possible.

Recyclepalooza is days away, have you gathered all of your recyclable items? There's still time! Clean out your closets, garage, attic, basement and cupboards for all types of recyclable items and bring them to Recyclepalooza on Saturday, October 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Parker Junior High. Visit www.flossmoor.org to view the complete list of recyclables.

This great group of educators is reviewing student data to determine next instructional steps.

Do you have lingering questions or concern about the COVID-19 vaccine? Ask a Dr.! Live Q&A tonight from 7 to 8 p.m. with the Cook County Department of Public Health. Join at https://bit.ly/3433b1m or by phone at +1 415-655-0001.

Disney Day @FlossmoorHills! #D161Learns

Annual Staff Pot of Gold Hunt...socially distanced. Happy St. Patrick's Day! #D161Learns

@FlossmoorHills Kindergarten caught the leprechaun! #D161Learns