Way to go to the Parker Baseball Team on two wins in a row! Thursday we beat James Hart 14 -1 and Monday we triumphed over Memorial with a score of 8-0. Congratulations Team! #ParkerProud
Congratulations to the Parker XC Team and Coaches on their first meet! Our first place finishers for boys and girls were none other than Jamir and Mia. Way to SOAR Falcons! #ParkerProud
PJH graduate, Zachary Slaughter was featured in the Sun-Times for his new book, 'Boarded Up: Chicago Storefront Images'.
Check out the article below.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/8/30/21406449/tour-chicgo-george-floyd-protests-photography
Tomorrow is the first day of school!
Parker Falcons, we can't wait to see you in class tomorrow! Classes begin at 8 am. Login to Canvas and start with your 'period 1' class on your Skyward schedule. Click on the meeting link to enter class.
See you soon!
Parker parents/guardians,
Please review the information below regarding changes to the 2020-21 school opening. Please contact the Parker main office with any questions.
https://www.sd161.org/article/287893?org=flossmoor-sd161
Congratulations to the Parker Junior High School class of 2020! We are so proud of you! The virtual graduation will be featured on Facebook Live tonight at 7:00 pm! Don’t forget to ‘like’ us!
Many families in our community are in need right now. We can all make a difference today by donating to the Parker Junior High School food drive. All donations go directly to providing meals to families. Follow the link to donate. https://www.myfooddrive.org/drive.php?parkerjuniorhighfooddrive
Item pick-up for 8th-grade students is today. Please check your homeroom time.
Chrome books and chargers should be turned in today!
Item pickup continues next week. Please check the schedule for pick-up times by homeroom. Please contact the home room teacher with any questions.
Join us for the Parker Parent E-Mixer’ today at 7:00 pm sponsored by the Parker PTO! Connect, share ideas, challenges, and have some fun! Email Ms. Schroeder at lschroeder@sd161.org to RSVP.
Governor Pritzker announced an extension of the stay at home order for Illinois. District 161 schools will remain closed through April. We miss everyone and hope that you are healthy and safe.
SD 161 grab and go meals are available on Mondays and Wednesdays at Parker from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm until school resumes. Enter the school parking lot from Flossmoor Road.
The Homewood Science Center is hosting virtual family yoga time today and every Saturday at 1:00 pm. Register online to join today!
Comcast is offering free internet access to qualifying families during the school closure. Visit the link below for more information. https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19
District 161 schools are closed until April 3. Classes will resume on April 6, 2020. All after school and weekend activities are canceled as well. Please contact the main office with any questions.
Congratulations to our February Students of the Month. They were selected because of their kindness towards others. #ParkerProud
Are you ready for the PJH Family Reading Night? Please join us this Wednesday from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm for a fun evening of literacy, food, and fun! Don't forget to bring cash for the food trucks!
What a great day for the PJH Chicago History Fair! Congratulations to our students, teachers, and parents! All of the projects were incredible!
Mr. Mailhiot giving the students a motivational speech before their last chess match! Go Falcons!!
Congratulations to the Parker Scholastic Bowl Team! The team defeated Columbia Central this week 300-85! Great job Falcons!