Yesterday the Parker Junior High softball team faced off against their future teammates, the James Hart Panthers.
Congratulations go to the Falcons!
We know that it won't be long before these athletes join forces and dominate at HF!
Well done, Falcons!
Conservation Ecology Internship
Homewood Science Center is offering a Conservation Ecology Internship for students in grades 6–8 this fall. The program runs on Saturdays starting September 27, 2025, and gives students hands-on experience in ecology, leadership, and scientific discovery at Homewood's Izaak Walton Preserve.
Students can apply here: https://airtable.com/appWLTo5HACulZRUb/shro1OjgXH7xjUnCI
Homewood Science Center is offering a Conservation Ecology Internship for students in grades 6–8 this fall. The program runs on Saturdays starting September 27, 2025, and gives students hands-on experience in ecology, leadership, and scientific discovery at Homewood's Izaak Walton Preserve.
Students can apply here: https://airtable.com/appWLTo5HACulZRUb/shro1OjgXH7xjUnCI
Thank you Falcon Dads for joining our Parker Team in launching a GREAT 1st Day of School!
Let's Go Falcons!
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!
The Parker Junior High softball team keeps the momentum going! They powered past Brooks Middle School last night with a 16–6 victory!
The Parker Junior High girls softball team continues their streak!
🔥 🥎
Today they walked away with a 20-0 victory over Crete.
Congratulations to these amazing athletes.
Calling all PJH Falcons! Bring your gently used PJH 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!
The Parker Junior High Softball team is ON FIRE!!!
They are undefeated so far this season and continued that trend today against Memorial with a final score of 4-2!
Bravo!!!!
Parker Junior High boys baseball secures a 16-0 victory over Columbia Central today!
Shoutout to Ryan T and Justin H for pitching the no-hitter!
Help us give these team players a cheer in the comments below!
We are still 11 days away from the first day of school, but some of our activities are already in full SWING.
Tryouts for PJH golf are happening this week.
Rain rain, go away!
The weather has canceled both baseball and softball for today.
The weather has canceled both baseball and softball for today.
CANCELED!
Please note that the 7th & 8th grade golf tryouts have been canceled for today, August 12.
They are rescheduled for this THURSDAY, August 14, from 3:15-4:30 p.m. at Coyote Run golf course.
Please note that the 7th & 8th grade golf tryouts have been canceled for today, August 12.
They are rescheduled for this THURSDAY, August 14, from 3:15-4:30 p.m. at Coyote Run golf course.
Do you have a 6th, 7th, or 8th grader ready to tee off? Golf tryouts start tomorrow at Coyote Run Golf Course in Flossmoor! Check out the schedule below. Let’s make some par-fect memories!
Calling all incoming 6th graders and new-to-the-district students!
Join us for Parker Junior High's Schedule Pick-Up & Orientation Night on Tuesday, August 12, from 4–7 p.m.
✅ Enter through Door B
✅ Welcome presentations in the MUR at 4:15 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
This is an excellent opportunity for students and families to:
Build community
Tour the building
Pick up schedules
Meet teachers
Purchase PE uniforms & student locks
We can't wait to welcome our newest Falcons! 💙💛
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!
On Saturday and Sunday, August 2nd and August 3rd 2025, weather permitting, Flossmoor School District 161 will be applying an herbicide and a fertilizer to the field areas at Serena Hills, Flossmoor Hills, and Parker Junior High. 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.
If you have any questions, please contact Scott Stachacz, Director of Buildings and Grounds, at (708) 647-7005.
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
Check out the Parker Junior High AVID Site team at the AVID Summer Institute as they work to prepare for upcoming school year.
#teamworkmakesthedreamwork
