This THURSDAY!
Calling all Flossmoor School District 161 students and families! Come meet members of the Flossmoor Police Department at Rainbow Cone in Flossmoor on Thursday, May 15, from 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a sweet treat and great conversation with some of Flossmoor's finest! The first 50 people to attend and show a digital copy of the event flyer will receive a FREE Rainbow Cone Jr. (Sorry, no drive-through orders.)
We’ll see you there for community connection and classic Chicago flavor!
Don't miss this opportunity to share your opinion!
As part of our ongoing commitment to serving our families and community with excellence, we’re inviting you to take part in a brief survey in partnership with Studer Education. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and it helps us understand what’s working well in your child’s school and where we can improve. Please check your email for the survey link and more details. The survey window will close at the end of the day today.
As part of our ongoing commitment to serving our families and community with excellence, we’re inviting you to take part in a brief survey in partnership with Studer Education. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and it helps us understand what’s working well in your child’s school and where we can improve. Please check your email for the survey link and more details. The survey window closes on Friday, May 9.
Tonight!
Flossmoor School District 161 is excited to present the annual Visual Arts Expo for the 2024-25 school year. The Visual Arts Expo is a cherished tradition in SD161 that highlights the incredible art from students in the gifted art program at all schools. Parents and community members are invited to view the various works at the district offices, 41 East Elmwood Drive, Chicago Heights, Illinois. The viewing begins on May 7, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., and artwork will remain on display on Thursday, May 8, and Friday, May 9, from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
As part of our ongoing commitment to serving our families and community with excellence, we’re inviting you to take part in a brief survey in partnership with Studer Education. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and it helps us understand what’s working well in your child’s school and where we can improve.
Please check your email for the survey link and more details. The survey window closes on Friday, May 9.
It is both Staff Appreciation Week and School Nurses Day, and we could not be more grateful for the incredible people who make our schools thrive.
To our teachers, aides, custodians, secretaries, food service workers, bus drivers, administrators, and every member of our school staff, thank you for the dedication, kindness, and care you show every single day.
And to our amazing school nurses, thank you for being a source of comfort, health, and calm. Your work truly touches every student, every family, and every staff member.
Today and every day, we appreciate you.
It’s Terrific Tuesday, and Staff Appreciation Week continues! We are so grateful for all the hard work, dedication, and passion you bring to your roles every day. Thank you for everything you do to positively impact our school community!
Thank you to all the incredible individuals who make Western Avenue such a special place to learn and grow!
Whether you’re teaching in the classroom, supporting students’ well-being, keeping our buildings running smoothly, providing technology support, managing operations behind the scenes, or leading our schools — your hard work, heart, and dedication make a difference every single day.
We appreciate all you do to help our students, families, and community thrive. You are the reason we shine!
As Principal Appreciation Day comes to a close, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Isabelli of Western Avenue School. Your thoughtful leadership, dedication, and commitment to student success help our Wolves grow stronger together. Thank you for all that you do to support and inspire the Western Avenue community.
On Saturday and Sunday, May 3rd and May 4th, 2025, weather permitting, Flossmoor School District 161 will be applying an herbicide and a fertilizer to all of the district’s fields/grass areas. 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.
Tonight is the night! We hope to meet your incoming Parker Junior High 6th grader at 6:00 p.m.
Huge thanks to the rockstar team at Irons Oaks for turning the great outdoors into the ultimate classroom for our Western Avenue 5th graders. With expert guidance, fresh air, and just the right mix of challenge and fun, it was a day full of aha moments and muddy shoes. Big shoutout to the Western staff who helped make the magic happen. The kids had an absolute blast soaking up nature and knowledge.
We can't wait to welcome our incoming Parker Junior High families for the 5th to 6th Grade Transition Meeting on Monday, April 28, at 6:00 p.m. Join us for a campus tour and a presentation to help you and your student prepare for this exciting new chapter. See you there!
We can't wait to welcome our incoming Parker Junior High families for the 5th to 6th Grade Transition Meeting on Monday, April 28, at 6:00 p.m. Join us for a campus tour and a presentation to help you and your student prepare for this exciting new chapter. See you there!
Sound the alarm — we’ve got a future firefighter in the making!
Destin, a Kindergartener, got the ultimate ride to school this morning, thanks to the Village of Flossmoor Fire Department!
Destin has big dreams and tells the Fire Department he is ready to join the team!
We’re currently experiencing a temporary outage with phones and internet at all schools. School operations are continuing as usual. We’ll share an update as soon as everything is back up and running. Thanks for understanding!
Congratulations again to the incredible cast and crew of the Western Avenue Musical, Willy Wonka, Jr.! The future is looking BRIGHT with these talented students leading the way!
We would also like to give a well-deserved round of applause to Ms. Pasqua, Ms. Hanzelin, and Ms. Watson for the incredible energy, enthusiasm, and guidance they brought to the cast.
🎶 "Oompa Loompa doompadee doo," a standing ovation is in order for (Lollipop) cast and crew of Willy Wonka Jr.! Your performances were "pure imagination" at its finest, filling the stage with laughter, magic, and candy-coated charm! A special thanks to our incredible directors, Ms. Pasqua, Ms. Hanzelin, and Ms. Watson for making it all possible—"who can take a sunrise, sprinkle it with dew," and turn it into a show-stopping performance?!? We’re so proud of all of you! "Come with me, and you'll be in a world of pure imagination!" 🎶
Enjoy these back stage photos and stay tuned for more photos tomorrow!
Share your favorites in the comments below!
A huge congratulations to the incredible cast, crew, and directors of (Chocolate Cast) Willy Wonka Jr. for bringing this magical world to life! Even the tornado warning couldn’t stop the fun, nothing could rain on this chocolate parade! From the first Golden Ticket to the final bow, your dedication and talent have made this show a true "World of Pure Imagination." You've all shown what it means to dream big and work hard, and the result is nothing short of amazing. We’re all floating on air, and so proud of each and every one of you!
Stay tuned for more photos throughout the week and add your favorites in the comments!
It takes a team to build a great school! Parents, teachers, and students all play a role in shaping the future. Take the Illinois 5Essentials Survey and help strengthen District 161 schools. The deadline is March 31! https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/
