Flossmoor School D161 Students Shine In Inaugural Summer Theater Production Of 'We Are Monsters'

The show went off perfectly on Wednesday, July 15.

'I Am All In': New Superintendent Hired In Flossmoor School District 161

Dr. Terrance Sanders to lead District 161, Board of Education announces.

Parker Jr. High Inducts 34 Into National Junior Honor Society

The induction ceremony was held Wednesday, May 20.

Serena Hills Students Get Hands-On With STEAM In Kite Project

The students learned the science behind flight, designed and built their own kites, and then watched them take flight.

Creativity Takes Center Stage At Flossmoor District 161 Art Show

The exhibit highlighted students participating in District 161’s gifted art program, available available to students in grades 4-5 and 7-8.

Flossmoor D161 Schools Earn National Recognition For Building A Culture Of Connection, Belonging

“Creating a culture where students feel seen, valued, & connected is at the heart of everything we do,” said Dr. Smith, D161 Superintendent.

Flossmoor School District 161 Recognized With 2025–26 Bilingual Education Award

The district will receive a $10,000 award to support the implementation of new and impactful opportunities for English Learner students.

Flossmoor Veterans' Memorial Continues Local History Unit At Parker Jr. High And IJP School

The curriculum, called The Flossmoor Veterans’ Time Machine, is based heavily upon Fragments of Flossmoor.

Serena Hills Elementary Celebrates World Down Syndrome Day

The school honored the life of a late student with Down syndrome who died from complications of a viral infection during leukemia treatment.

Flossmoor School District 161 Kindergarten Registration Opens March 3

Registration set for March 3. Children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1 to be eligible for kindergarten enrollment.

Homewood-Flossmoor Students Win Outstanding Achievement In Cinema At Silent Film Festival

Silence speaks volumes for Homewood-Flossmoor High School Students at annual Student Silent Film Festival at the Tivoli in Downers Grove.

Parker Junior High Students Find Warmth and Creativity in Knitting and Crochet Club

The club is open to all sixth, seventh and eighth graders.

Heather Hill Elementary Raises $650 Through 2nd Annual Think Pink Day And Penny War

The schoolwide effort supported The Cancer Support Center of Homewood and Project Kennedy.

Parker Junior High Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

Schoolwide assembly filled with music, dance, art and student-led presentations.

Flossmoor D161 Awarded Grant To Create Pollinator Garden

The grant program is funded by ComEd and administered by Openlands.

Flossmoor School District 161 Celebrates Staff Service Milestones

The district celebrated staff achieving tenure and service of 10, 20, and 25 years.

Heather Hill Celebrates Renovation Milestone With Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Upgrades include a relocated main office, new staff offices and meeting spaces, expanded kindergarten classroom, new playground and more.

New Principal Hired At Flossmoor D161's Western Avenue School

Mario Ford promoted from Assistant Principal at Parker Junior High to Principal at Western Avenue School.

Teacher Attacks Student, Leaving Multiple Children Injured: Reports

Parents are calling for the superintendent to resign, according to reports.

Churchill Glow Run Fundraiser Nets $23,000

The fundraising hit was held April 17.

Flossmoor Hills Preschool, Early Childhood Students Shine At Prom

Teachers arrived dressed as beloved Disney characters, adding a little extra sparkle and surprise for their young students.

Parker Jr. High Inducts 47 Students into National Junior Honor Society

The ceremony took place Wednesday, April 9.

Parker Junior High Hosts Successful 'Pop into Reading' Night

One of the most popular attractions was the Book Tasting Room, where participants could sample a few pages from books and share thoughts.

Groundbreaking Signals Start Of Improvements To D161 Facilities

Heather Hill and Serena Hills Elementary School will be renovated this summer.

Flossmoor D161 Kindergarten Registration Opens March 4

Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year begins Tuesday, March 4, at each of the district's elementary schools.

Homewood-Flossmoor Teens Take Center Stage At Silent Film Festival

Homewood-Flossmoor HS teens will compete in the Student Silent Film Festival on Jan. 22 at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove.

'Gift From A Hero': Alum Gifts Serena Hills Students With Winter Coats

Alumnus Allan DiCastro surprised the students in the Flossmoor D161 school with the coats during an assembly this week.

Chicago Area High School Dad Squad Greets Students, Highlights Importance Of Fathers

They greeted students with friendly support: "It's going to be a beautiful day!" and "Everything good?"

Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial Creates Local History Unit For D161

The group introduced the specially designed local history curriculum to Parker Junior High social studies faculty.

Flossmoor D161 To Receive $255K In Grant Money: Senator Joyce

Flossmoor D161 is among 20 schools in the 40th Legislative district to benefit from an evidence-based funding formula implemented in 2017.

Flossmoor Teacher Inspires Young Women To Excel In Science, The Arts

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated. Meet Emily Yovich!

Homewood-Flossmoor High School Grad Excels In Gymnastics, Academics

"Jordan works extremely hard to achieve her goals, she’s very smart, and a ton of fun!" her father said.

Here's Why Alexandra Was Shouted Out As A 2024 Grad

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to celebrate local graduates and give them the recognition they deserve.

Homewood District 153 Names Next Principal Of Churchill School

The next principal of Churchill School will be an assistant principal from Flossmoor District 161's Parker Junior High.

AYSO Offering FREE Band & Orchestra Clinics

Middle School & High School - Free Band & Orchestra Clinics

Scholarships Available for Fall ‘24-American Youth Symphony Orchestra

Scholarships Available for Young Musicians - Chamber Music & Orchestra Programs - ages 7-18, all orchestral instruments

Districts 153, 161 Close Schools, Opt For E-Learning Ahead Of Storm

The Homewood and Flossmoor school districts will be closed Friday and shift to e-learning plans.

Infant Jesus Of Prague School Closed Friday Ahead Of Storm

The school will be closed Friday ahead of what's predicted to be a significant winter storm.

From Fist Bumps To Dad Jokes, H-F's Dad Squad Making A Difference

A band of almost 90 volunteers makes up the group, which has helped to bring a renewed sense of community to Homewood-Flossmoor High School.

Teacher Accused Of Sexual Abuse Could Return To Classroom: D161

The Flossmoor District 161 teacher has been on paid administrative leave since the claims were made in September 2021.