Hello Hornet Families! The Community Bee Well Committee is organizing a Veterans Day Assembly in November. We would like your help to create a slide show and invite Veterans connected to HH that would like to attend. Please complete the HH Veterans Day 2025 Google Form and upload a picture by Tuesday, 11/4/25 for the slide show. The Form also contains information about inviting an HH Veteran family member to the assembly. Thank you for your support!
Due to an extended power outage, Heather Hill students will participate in remote learning today, Thursday, October 9, 2025. During remote learning, students will participate in their learning activities from home. Teachers will share coursework and Zoom meeting links through the Canvas Learning Management System. If you have any questions regarding the schedule for the day, please contact your child’s teacher or the building principal.
All other District 161 schools remain open, and students will participate in their learning in person.
All other District 161 schools remain open, and students will participate in their learning in person.
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!
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.
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!
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!
Enjoy a morning filled with activities, including a station hosted by members of the SD161 Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee!
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!
Thank you to all of our wonderful Heather Hill families for joining us our annual Open House meeting last night.
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!
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.
Taking a mental note to take this photo again when these students are seniors. It was a fantastic first day of school!
See you tomorrow!
See you tomorrow!
Calling all Heather Hill Hornets! Bring your gently used Heather Hill 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!
Did you miss the latest news from the Hive? Please click on the link below to read all of your important school news. https://secure.smore.com/n/u78xp-what-s-happening-at-the-hive
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.
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!
Visit sd161.org and be ready for the excitement at your child’s school!
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
Skyward will not be accessible beginning the afternoon of Monday, July 21, through Wednesday, July 23, 2025, due to system maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We anticipate that Skyward will be accessible again beginning on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
On Saturday and Sunday, July 26th and July 27th 2025, weather permitting, Flossmoor School District 161 will be applying an herbicide and a fertilizer to all of the district’s fields/grass areas. 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.
Don't delay! Register your Heather Hill Hornet, TODAY!
Please remember that all families must register and/or prove residency before being issued a class assignment in August. Once sections become full, students who register late may have to attend another school in the district.
