Welcome back, Wolves!
We are thrilled to have you back in the den and ready to begin a new week.
Check out the latest school news by clicking the link below.
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We are thrilled to have you back in the den and ready to begin a new week.
Check out the latest school news by clicking the link below.
https://app.smore.com/n/y5jcv
The District 161 Summer Academy Musical Program offers a wonderful opportunity for students of all experience levels interested in theater. We are excited to provide this program for current 3rd–7th grade students who have not already been recommended for Summer Academy.
Classes will be held at Serena Hills School, 255 Pleasant Drive, Chicago Heights, IL 60411, Monday through Thursday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. There are no classes on Fridays. Final performance dates and locations will be announced soon. Please review the Musical Flyer for additional details.
The SD 161 Summer Academy Musical Program is free of charge. Transportation will be provided for qualifying students, and breakfast will be available for all students attending Summer Academy.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtktr-2YE7sV5cvpZEUYgfr80X1aN7p25QP5lA7AWz45qTAA/viewform
Classes will be held at Serena Hills School, 255 Pleasant Drive, Chicago Heights, IL 60411, Monday through Thursday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. There are no classes on Fridays. Final performance dates and locations will be announced soon. Please review the Musical Flyer for additional details.
The SD 161 Summer Academy Musical Program is free of charge. Transportation will be provided for qualifying students, and breakfast will be available for all students attending Summer Academy.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtktr-2YE7sV5cvpZEUYgfr80X1aN7p25QP5lA7AWz45qTAA/viewform
Spring Break is here, and it is a wonderful time to pause, recharge, and enjoy a change of pace. We hope our students, families, and staff take this opportunity to rest and enjoy the signs of spring all around us.
Looking for something to do? Consider checking out a new book from the library or visiting a local park to enjoy the fresh air.
Whether your plans include traveling, staying close to home, or simply relaxing, we wish you a safe, healthy, and happy Spring Break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back, refreshed and ready to learn, on April 6.
Looking for something to do? Consider checking out a new book from the library or visiting a local park to enjoy the fresh air.
Whether your plans include traveling, staying close to home, or simply relaxing, we wish you a safe, healthy, and happy Spring Break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back, refreshed and ready to learn, on April 6.
Herbicide Application Notification:
On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, March 30th, 31st, and April 1st, 2026, weather permitting, Flossmoor School District 161 will be applying an herbicide and a fertilizer to the field areas at Normandy Villa, Serena Hills, Flossmoor Hills, Heather Hill, Western Ave, and Parker Junior High. The products to 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 to fertilize all district lawns.
If you have any questions, please contact Scott Stachacz, Director of Buildings and Grounds, at (708) 647-7005.
On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, March 30th, 31st, and April 1st, 2026, weather permitting, Flossmoor School District 161 will be applying an herbicide and a fertilizer to the field areas at Normandy Villa, Serena Hills, Flossmoor Hills, Heather Hill, Western Ave, and Parker Junior High. The products to 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 to fertilize all district lawns.
If you have any questions, please contact Scott Stachacz, Director of Buildings and Grounds, at (708) 647-7005.
Finding Nemo memories loading...
We are still reliving the memories of the Western Avenue musical Finding Nemo and are excited to share photos from this incredible production.
What a show. Our students brought so much energy, heart, and talent to the stage, and it truly showed in every moment.
Stay tuned as we share photos throughout the week.
What a show. Our students brought so much energy, heart, and talent to the stage, and it truly showed in every moment.
Stay tuned as we share photos throughout the week.
Family Reading Night is tonight at Parker Junior High.
Join us for “Escape Into a Good Book,” an evening filled with food trucks, fun, puzzles, surprises, and a little mystery along the way. It is a great opportunity for families to come together, explore reading in a new and engaging way, and enjoy time as a community.
Food trucks will be available starting at 5:30 p.m. The event runs from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
We look forward to seeing our PJH families there for a night of reading, connection, and fun.
Join us for “Escape Into a Good Book,” an evening filled with food trucks, fun, puzzles, surprises, and a little mystery along the way. It is a great opportunity for families to come together, explore reading in a new and engaging way, and enjoy time as a community.
Food trucks will be available starting at 5:30 p.m. The event runs from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
We look forward to seeing our PJH families there for a night of reading, connection, and fun.
SHELL-ebrate good times! Wishing our Thursday night cast of Finding Nemo an amazing show! We can't wait to see you make a big splash!
Break a fin, everyone! Wishing the Wednesday cast and crew of finding Nemo an incredible performance. Your hard work and talent are about to shine on stage and we can't wait to see it all come together. A very special thank you to the directors, Ms Hanzelin, Ms Pasqua, and Ms Watson, for the time, care, and creativity you pour into making these productions so meaningful for our students. This performance also marks an amazing milestone, the 21st production under the direction of Miss Pasqua. What an extraordinary legacy! If your student has ever been part of one of Miss Pasqua's shows, drop the name of the production in the comments below or share a well wish for the cast!
Just keep swimming...straight to Western Avenue to see Finding Nemo!
You are promised a FIN-tastic time and will be so impressed by the incredible talent of the cast.
A huge thank you to the directors, volunteers, parents, and performers whose tireless work brings this show to life.
Make plans to see the show tonight and tomorrow (March 18-19) at 6:30 p.m.
Western Avenue is going BLUE on March 20!
To celebrate our upcoming pep rally and cheer on our students as they get ready for the state assessment, we are inviting everyone to wear blue. Blue represents confidence, excellence, and the belief that our students are ready to show what they know.
With the amazing work of our teachers, the encouragement of our families, and the effort our students put in every day, we know our Western Avenue students are ready to shine. Let’s fill the school with blue and show our WOLF PACK pride.
To celebrate our upcoming pep rally and cheer on our students as they get ready for the state assessment, we are inviting everyone to wear blue. Blue represents confidence, excellence, and the belief that our students are ready to show what they know.
With the amazing work of our teachers, the encouragement of our families, and the effort our students put in every day, we know our Western Avenue students are ready to shine. Let’s fill the school with blue and show our WOLF PACK pride.
Alpha Dads meet and greet!
Tomorrow! 6-7 p.m.
Tomorrow! 6-7 p.m.
Happy Monday, Western Avenue!
Be sure to catch up on all of your school news by clicking the link below.
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Be sure to catch up on all of your school news by clicking the link below.
https://app.smore.com/n/sgk0m
Happy Monday, Wolves! Be sure to catch up on all of your school news by clicking the link below.
https://app.smore.com/n/g2qm0
https://app.smore.com/n/g2qm0
Families, we invite you to share your feedback through the Illinois 5Essentials Parent Survey, open now through March 13, 2026. Your input helps us understand what we are doing well and where we can grow, ensuring the best possible learning environment for every student.
To participate, visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the Parent Survey to begin. Please complete one survey for each child you have enrolled in SD 161 schools.
The survey is confidential, takes only a few minutes, and plays an important role in shaping the future of our schools. Thank you for partnering with us and helping our community continue to thrive.
To participate, visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the Parent Survey to begin. Please complete one survey for each child you have enrolled in SD 161 schools.
The survey is confidential, takes only a few minutes, and plays an important role in shaping the future of our schools. Thank you for partnering with us and helping our community continue to thrive.
The countdown is on for Math Night. Flossmoor School District 161 invites families to a Math Carnival and Game Night on Wednesday, March 4, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Parker Junior High.
Students and families can explore hands on math games, enjoy refreshments, enter raffles, and experience engaging activities designed to make math come alive. The evening will also feature a special presentation from the Homewood Science Center.
Bring the whole family and join us for an hour of learning, laughter, and plenty of number powered fun. We look forward to seeing you TOMORROW!
Students and families can explore hands on math games, enjoy refreshments, enter raffles, and experience engaging activities designed to make math come alive. The evening will also feature a special presentation from the Homewood Science Center.
Bring the whole family and join us for an hour of learning, laughter, and plenty of number powered fun. We look forward to seeing you TOMORROW!
Do you have a little one who will be starting kindergarten next school year? Or do you know a family getting ready for that big milestone?
Tomorrow, March 3, is Kindergarten Registration Day. Bring your future kindergartener to their home school to get registered for next year. We cannot wait to meet our newest students, see those big smiles, and welcome the Class of 2038.
For more information, click the link below.
https://www.sd161.org/page/kindergarten-registration
Tomorrow, March 3, is Kindergarten Registration Day. Bring your future kindergartener to their home school to get registered for next year. We cannot wait to meet our newest students, see those big smiles, and welcome the Class of 2038.
For more information, click the link below.
https://www.sd161.org/page/kindergarten-registration
See you tomorrow, Wolves!
Catch up on all of your school news by clicking the link below.
https://app.smore.com/n/wg8ex
Catch up on all of your school news by clicking the link below.
https://app.smore.com/n/wg8ex
Families, we invite you to share your feedback through the Illinois 5Essentials Parent Survey, open now through March 13, 2026. Your input helps us understand what we are doing well and where we can grow, ensuring the best possible learning environment for every student.
To participate, visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the Parent Survey to begin. Please complete one survey for each child you have enrolled in SD 161 schools.
The survey is confidential, takes only a few minutes, and plays an important role in shaping the future of our schools. Thank you for partnering with us and helping our community continue to thrive.
To participate, visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/ and select the Parent Survey to begin. Please complete one survey for each child you have enrolled in SD 161 schools.
The survey is confidential, takes only a few minutes, and plays an important role in shaping the future of our schools. Thank you for partnering with us and helping our community continue to thrive.
Kindergarten is calling!
Flossmoor School District 161 is excited to welcome our newest learners at Kindergarten Registration on Tuesday, March 3, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at each of our elementary schools.
📍 Flossmoor Hills Elementary School – 3721 Beech Street
📍 Heather Hill Elementary School – 1439 Lawrence Crescent
📍 Serena Hills Elementary School – 255 Pleasant Drive
📍 Western Avenue Elementary School – 3200 Western Avenue
This is an important first step in your child’s school journey, and we cannot wait to meet our future kindergarteners. Families will have the opportunity to complete registration, learn more about the school experience, and begin building connections within our District 161 community.
We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2039!
Flossmoor School District 161 is excited to welcome our newest learners at Kindergarten Registration on Tuesday, March 3, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at each of our elementary schools.
📍 Flossmoor Hills Elementary School – 3721 Beech Street
📍 Heather Hill Elementary School – 1439 Lawrence Crescent
📍 Serena Hills Elementary School – 255 Pleasant Drive
📍 Western Avenue Elementary School – 3200 Western Avenue
This is an important first step in your child’s school journey, and we cannot wait to meet our future kindergarteners. Families will have the opportunity to complete registration, learn more about the school experience, and begin building connections within our District 161 community.
We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2039!
