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!
Congratulations to our 7th grade boys volleyball team on their win against Colin Powell! Scores for the games 25-11; 25-18. Special thanks to our girls volleyball teams who came to cheer them onto victory!
Congratulations to both of our boys volleyballs teams on their wins against Brookwood! 7th grade defeated them 25-11; 25-22 while 8th grade won 25-15; 25-18.
Congratulations to our 7th and 8th Grade Girls Volleyball teams on their wins against Brookwood! 8th grade won 25-15; 25-20. 7th grade won 25-20; 25-19.
Way to go to our January Students of the Month. These students were nominated based on demonstrating hard work and improved effort. Nice Job! #ParkerProud
Congratulations to Noelle Dolan, 7th-grade student at Parker Junior High School! Noelle placed in the top 3 spots at the South Cook Spelling Bee and will represent Parker at the Regional Spelling Bee on February 20. Go Falcons!