Our seventh- and eighth-grade Humanities students visited Cantigny Park for their annual field trip, exploring the First Division Museum and participating in educational activities focused on the American Revolution, World War I, and D-Day.
A big thank-you to our Parker Junior High staff and chaperones who helped make this experience memorable for our students. Your time, support, and dedication help bring learning to life! Happy Friday, Parker Junior High!
A big thank-you to our Parker Junior High staff and chaperones who helped make this experience memorable for our students. Your time, support, and dedication help bring learning to life! Happy Friday, Parker Junior High!
DOUBLE WIN FOR THE PARKER JUNIOR HIGH FALCONS!
Congratulations to our 7th and 8th Grade Girls Basketball Teams on two BIG wins!
Congratulations to our 7th graders for getting the job done and bringing home the WIN!
A HUGE shoutout to our 8th graders for battling it out and securing an exciting OVERTIME VICTORY! What a game!
We are so proud of both teams for their hard work, determination, teamwork, and Falcon spirit. Keep working hard, keep believing, and keep soaring, ladies!
Girls Basketball is underway!
Come out and support our Parker Junior High Falcons this season. Bring the family, cheer on our athletes and show them some Flossmoor School District 161 support from the stands.
Here’s the season schedule so you can mark your calendar. We hope to see you at a game!
Please remember!
SSJHSA conference rule: ALL students must be accompanied by their parent in order to attend any home games. Parents must stay with their student for the duration of the game. If the parent leaves the game, so does the student.
Come out and support our Parker Junior High Falcons this season. Bring the family, cheer on our athletes and show them some Flossmoor School District 161 support from the stands.
Here’s the season schedule so you can mark your calendar. We hope to see you at a game!
Please remember!
SSJHSA conference rule: ALL students must be accompanied by their parent in order to attend any home games. Parents must stay with their student for the duration of the game. If the parent leaves the game, so does the student.
Remember, October 4-10 is National Fire Prevention Month.
Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools
outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging. These
batteries store more energy, and fires can grow quickly if they
fail. For more info: fpw.org.
#firepreventionweek #sparky #firesafety #batterysafety
Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools
outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging. These
batteries store more energy, and fires can grow quickly if they
fail. For more info: fpw.org.
#firepreventionweek #sparky #firesafety #batterysafety
🎃 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!
Yesterday our cross country team took on the conference meet!
Cross country is as much a mental game as it is a physical one. It takes grit, perseverance, and the ability to keep going when your mind says you have had enough.
And we see our cross country parents too! Navigating the course, finding the best spots, and hustling to catch a glimpse of their athlete.
Thank you to our incredible coaching staff!!!
Happy National Custodian Day!
Today, we’re celebrating the custodians who help make Flossmoor School District 161 a place where students and staff can learn, work and feel at home.
So much of what they do happens behind the scenes, but their work makes a difference every single day. From caring for our buildings to helping keep our schools clean, safe and welcoming, our custodians are an important part of our school community.
Thank you to our Flossmoor School District 161 custodial teams for all you do. Type a note of thanks to our amazing custodial staff in the comments below!
Today, we’re celebrating the custodians who help make Flossmoor School District 161 a place where students and staff can learn, work and feel at home.
So much of what they do happens behind the scenes, but their work makes a difference every single day. From caring for our buildings to helping keep our schools clean, safe and welcoming, our custodians are an important part of our school community.
Thank you to our Flossmoor School District 161 custodial teams for all you do. Type a note of thanks to our amazing custodial staff in the comments below!
#ICYMI
Last Friday night we joined the Homewood Flossmoor Marching Vikings along with our friends from Homewood School District 153 for a combined halftime performance.
Thank you to our hosts for the amazing experience and to our very own Ms. Reid and Mr. Lopez for the excellent leadership!
October is National Bullying Prevention Month.
Preventing bullying starts with the way we treat one another every day.
Sometimes it’s as simple as noticing who is sitting alone. Inviting someone to join your group. Speaking up when something doesn’t feel right. Getting an adult when someone needs help.
Small choices can make a big difference.
In Flossmoor School District 161, we want everyone to know: You belong here.
We are also encouraging families to talk about bullying and kindness at home. Ask your child what they would do if they saw someone being left out, teased, or treated unfairly. Talk about when to speak up, when to get help and how they can be part of making sure others feel welcome.
Let’s make room for each other SD 161!
Preventing bullying starts with the way we treat one another every day.
Sometimes it’s as simple as noticing who is sitting alone. Inviting someone to join your group. Speaking up when something doesn’t feel right. Getting an adult when someone needs help.
Small choices can make a big difference.
In Flossmoor School District 161, we want everyone to know: You belong here.
We are also encouraging families to talk about bullying and kindness at home. Ask your child what they would do if they saw someone being left out, teased, or treated unfairly. Talk about when to speak up, when to get help and how they can be part of making sure others feel welcome.
Let’s make room for each other SD 161!
⛳️ We’re proud to have both a girls and boys golf team representing Parker Junior High!
This group of student-athletes took to the course this fall, putting their skills to the test, competing as a team and showing that there’s more than one way to make their mark in athletics.
Boys Golf:
Levi Turton
Langston Graham
Carter Woods
Carson Woods
Calvin Russell
Terrance Henderson
Finn Davies
Charlie Rude
Marshall Harrison
Emmanual Smith
Girls Golf:
Imani Green
Dania Deshazier
Nyla Whittier
Ameila Chan
Adeline Straton
Isabella Ortiz
We’re proud of each of these golfers and the way they represented District 161. They put in the work, stayed on course and gave us plenty of reasons to cheer from the sidelines.
A big thank you to Coach Scheryk and Coach Janotta for helping our student-athletes develop their game and enjoy the sport.
Are you a nurse looking for a flexible way to support students in your community?
Flossmoor School District 161 is looking for substitute nurses to help provide care and support in our schools when our regular nurses are away.
If you’re interested in working with our students and joining the District 161 team, we’d love to hear from you!
Learn more about the position and application process by emailing Dr. Marti at Hmarti@sd161.org
Flossmoor School District 161 is looking for substitute nurses to help provide care and support in our schools when our regular nurses are away.
If you’re interested in working with our students and joining the District 161 team, we’d love to hear from you!
Learn more about the position and application process by emailing Dr. Marti at Hmarti@sd161.org
Get ready, Parker Junior High! Rock Your School Spirit Week is coming October 5–9!
Get ready to show your school spirit, have some fun, and celebrate what makes Parker Junior High such a special place to be.
Take a peek at the Spirit Week lineup and get ready to ROCK YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT!
Get ready to show your school spirit, have some fun, and celebrate what makes Parker Junior High such a special place to be.
Take a peek at the Spirit Week lineup and get ready to ROCK YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT!
Not every big athletic accomplishment comes with a roaring crowd, a packed gym, or a student section on its feet.
Golf can be a little different.
It’s quieter. There aren’t hundreds of fans cheering after every play. Sometimes it’s just you, your clubs, the course, and the next shot.
And that makes what Parker Junior High’s Imani Green accomplished at the IESA State Golf Tournament even more impressive.
Imani was recognized at last night’s Board of Education meeting after finishing 8th out of 86 golfers at the IESA State Golf Tournament on September 17.
And she did it in some seriously challenging conditions: a 101-degree heat index, a 1.5-hour rain and lightning delay, and nearly seven hours on the course, including warm-up. She even played through two pairs of gloves.
Her final score? 81!
Just one week earlier, Imani shot a personal-best 79 to finish 4th out of 46 girls at the sectional and qualify for state. Before that tournament, she had never broken 80.
Even more impressive? This marks the third consecutive year that a Parker girls golfer has finished in the state Top 10 since the Parker golf program began.
Congratulations, Imani.
ALL IN. EVERY DAY.
⚾️ What a season for Parker Junior High Baseball! ⚾️
Congratulations to our athletes on a season well done! We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, teamwork, and heart you showed throughout the season. You represented Parker Junior High with pride and gave it your all every time you stepped on the field.
There is so much to be proud of, and we hope you take a moment to celebrate all you accomplished together. Great season, boys! 💙⚾️
We are proud of you! ⭐️
🏆⚾ REGIONAL CHAMPIONS! ⚾🏆
Congratulations to the Parker Junior High Boys Baseball Team on becoming the NEW REGIONAL CHAMPIONS!
We couldn’t be more proud of these athletes, not only for what they accomplish on the field, but for who they are off the field. They are amazing athletes, work hard in the classroom, and stay involved in activities that make our school community stronger.
A huge THANK YOU to Coaches Wright and Fine for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to these student athletes. Your impact goes far beyond the baseball field!
And a special CONGRATULATIONS to Justin Terrell on receiving the Sportsmanship Award! What an incredible honor and a reflection of the character you bring to the game.
Way to go, Falcons! We are SO PROUD of you!
REGIONAL CHAMPIONS!
Congratulations to the Parker Junior High Baseball team on their win last night over James Hart.
The Falcons advance in the regional tournament and will face off against Crete, today, at 4:15.
The game will be played at Lion's Club field in Homewood.
Come on out and cheer them on to victory!
EVERY DAY MATTERS.
When students come to school regularly, they have more opportunities to learn, ask questions, make connections, build friendships, participate in activities and be part of all the little moments that make school special.
And the numbers matter, too. Missing just 10% of the school year, about 18 days, is considered chronic absenteeism. Research shows that students who miss school regularly are more likely to experience academic challenges and fall behind.
We know that life happens. Kids get sick. Families face challenges. Sometimes an absence just can’t be avoided.
But when your child is healthy and able to be at school, please help them get there. Those days add up. And so do the opportunities they would otherwise miss.
Every day. Every connection. Every opportunity to learn.
It all matters.
ALL IN. EVERY DAY.
When students come to school regularly, they have more opportunities to learn, ask questions, make connections, build friendships, participate in activities and be part of all the little moments that make school special.
And the numbers matter, too. Missing just 10% of the school year, about 18 days, is considered chronic absenteeism. Research shows that students who miss school regularly are more likely to experience academic challenges and fall behind.
We know that life happens. Kids get sick. Families face challenges. Sometimes an absence just can’t be avoided.
But when your child is healthy and able to be at school, please help them get there. Those days add up. And so do the opportunities they would otherwise miss.
Every day. Every connection. Every opportunity to learn.
It all matters.
ALL IN. EVERY DAY.
Parent Night: Standards-Based Grading
Join us tomorrow evening for a special Parent Night at Parker Junior High focused on standards-based grading and learning in District 161.
Parents and guardians will learn more about how standards-based learning supports student success and get practical tips and resources to support their students at home.
The evening will also include:
• Information about standards-based learning in SD161 schools
• Tips for supporting your student at home
• Student binders
• BPAC sign-up
• A D’s Cookies raffle
• Community resources and local organizations offering support and services
• A special Hispanic Heritage Month celebration sponsored by the SD161 BPAC
Wednesday, September 23
6:30–7:30 p.m.
Parker Junior High School, 2810 School Street
We hope you’ll join us for an informative and family-friendly evening. Let’s celebrate learning together!
Join us tomorrow evening for a special Parent Night at Parker Junior High focused on standards-based grading and learning in District 161.
Parents and guardians will learn more about how standards-based learning supports student success and get practical tips and resources to support their students at home.
The evening will also include:
• Information about standards-based learning in SD161 schools
• Tips for supporting your student at home
• Student binders
• BPAC sign-up
• A D’s Cookies raffle
• Community resources and local organizations offering support and services
• A special Hispanic Heritage Month celebration sponsored by the SD161 BPAC
Wednesday, September 23
6:30–7:30 p.m.
Parker Junior High School, 2810 School Street
We hope you’ll join us for an informative and family-friendly evening. Let’s celebrate learning together!
