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.
https://app.smore.com/n/sgk0m
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!
Calling all PJH girls who are interested in STEAM!
Is your child curious, creative, or still figuring out what she loves?
The Girls STEAM Celebration gives 6th–8th grade girls from Parker Junior High and James Hart a chance to explore what’s possible—before high school even begins.
👩🏽🔬 Meet women in STEAM
🎓 Explore Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s Net Zero Science Building
🎨 Create a vision board that reflects their dreams
🍕 Lunch + swag included
📅 Saturday, April 11 | 10am–2pm
🚌 Transportation & chaperones provided by the school
⚠️ Space is limited to 50 students per school. First come, first served.
👉 Register now using the link or QR code on the flyer!
homewoodsciencecenter.org/girls
Be sure to act quickly! Spots are filling fast!
Is your child curious, creative, or still figuring out what she loves?
The Girls STEAM Celebration gives 6th–8th grade girls from Parker Junior High and James Hart a chance to explore what’s possible—before high school even begins.
👩🏽🔬 Meet women in STEAM
🎓 Explore Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s Net Zero Science Building
🎨 Create a vision board that reflects their dreams
🍕 Lunch + swag included
📅 Saturday, April 11 | 10am–2pm
🚌 Transportation & chaperones provided by the school
⚠️ Space is limited to 50 students per school. First come, first served.
👉 Register now using the link or QR code on the flyer!
homewoodsciencecenter.org/girls
Be sure to act quickly! Spots are filling fast!
Happy Monday, Western Avenue!
We look forward to the days when the warmer temps are here to stay. Catch up on all of your school news by clicking the link below.
https://app.smore.com/n/a0egu6
We look forward to the days when the warmer temps are here to stay. Catch up on all of your school news by clicking the link below.
https://app.smore.com/n/a0egu6
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.
Calling all PJH girls ready to explore, create, and dream BIG in STEAM!
Does your child love science, art, technology, building, or solving problems? Or is she still discovering what excites her? This inspiring day is designed to spark curiosity, confidence, and big dreams.
The Girls STEAM Celebration invites 6th–8th grade girls from Parker Junior High and James Hart School to discover exciting possibilities before high school even begins.
✨ What’s in store:
👩🏽🔬 Meet inspiring women working in STEAM careers
🏫 Explore the cutting-edge Net Zero Science Building at Homewood-Flossmoor High School
🎨 Create a vision board that captures bold goals and bright futures
🍕 Enjoy lunch, fun swag, and a day with other curious, creative girls
🚌 Transportation and chaperones provided by the school
📅 Saturday, April 11 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
⚡ Only 50 spots per school — first come, first served.
👉 Register using the QR code or details on the flyer.
⏳ Don’t wait — spots are filling fast, and this is a day she won’t want to miss.
Step right up for a night of numbers, games, and family fun. Flossmoor School District 161 invites you to a Math Carnival and Game Night on Wednesday, March 4, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Parker Junior High.
Enjoy hands-on math activities, exciting games, refreshments, raffles, and plenty of family-friendly entertainment. The evening will also feature a special presentation by the Homewood Science Center.
Bring the whole family and discover just how fun math can be. We hope to see you there.
Enjoy hands-on math activities, exciting games, refreshments, raffles, and plenty of family-friendly entertainment. The evening will also feature a special presentation by the Homewood Science Center.
Bring the whole family and discover just how fun math can be. We hope to see you there.
Registration is now open for the 2026 season with Flossmoor Baseball & Softball. This program is available for players ages 4 and up and is a wonderful way to get children involved in a fun, community building sport.
As a valued community partner, we are pleased to share this opportunity with District 161 families. Youth athletics help children build confidence, teamwork, friendships, and a strong sense of belonging. And let’s be honest, kids are not the only ones who make new friends on the sidelines. Parents do too.
Learn more and register at FlossmoorBBSB.com. Now is the perfect time to get your child in the game and connected with our community.
As a valued community partner, we are pleased to share this opportunity with District 161 families. Youth athletics help children build confidence, teamwork, friendships, and a strong sense of belonging. And let’s be honest, kids are not the only ones who make new friends on the sidelines. Parents do too.
Learn more and register at FlossmoorBBSB.com. Now is the perfect time to get your child in the game and connected with our community.
Early Dismissal Reminder — Friday, February 20
This is a friendly reminder that students will be dismissed early at 11:40 a.m. on Friday, February 20, so our staff can participate in School Improvement Planning.
This is a friendly reminder that students will be dismissed early at 11:40 a.m. on Friday, February 20, so our staff can participate in School Improvement Planning.
Happy Monday, Wolves!
Check out the latest news from Western Avenue School by clicking the link below.
https://app.smore.com/n/ujb6k
Check out the latest news from Western Avenue School by clicking the link below.
https://app.smore.com/n/ujb6k
Flossmoor School District 161 will host Kindergarten Registration for the 2026–2027 school year on Tuesday, March 3, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at each of the district’s elementary schools.
We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners and their families. More details and everything you need to know will be posted on the district website soon.
We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners and their families. More details and everything you need to know will be posted on the district website soon.
