The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education voted to move forward with a plan from the Farnsworth Group to conduct a forensic evaluation at Flossmoor Hills and Western Avenue Schools. The decision, made at the August 18 meeting, aims to resolve persistent humidity issues that have caused significant damage[Read More…]
Author: Chris Weber
Nicor foundation awards $100,000 grant to Southland Development Authority
Nicor Illinois Community Investment (NICI) has awarded a $100,000 Impact Grant to the Southland Development Authority (SDA) in Tinley Park. The grant is intended to support the launch of the Monarch Fund, which is designed to provide flexible capital for large-scale community projects across south suburban Cook County. Bo Kemp,[Read More…]
D161 board approves updates to academic and attendance goals
The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education has its sights set on ambitious goals focused on improving academic achievement and reducing chronic absenteeism. The board voted to approve key targets, including 90% of students meeting or exceeding state standards on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness. The district will also[Read More…]
Condensation issues cause concern at D161 schools
High humidity at two Flossmoor elementary schools is causing problems, and administrators want to delay plans to update classrooms at Flossmoor Hills and Western Avenue until the issue is resolved. At the Aug. 4 Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education meeting, Associate Superintendent Fran LaBella and Matt Verdun, a mechanical[Read More…]
Parker Junior High students receive recognition for history competition
At their July 21 meeting, the Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education formally recognized a group of Parker Junior High School students for their participation in the National History Day event. Linda O’Dwyer, a social studies teacher at Parker Junior High, noted that the school has participated in National History[Read More…]
Lightning ends Chamber Night 2025 early
Despite a soggy start caused by afternoon thunderstorms, Chamber Night on July 24 almost avoided inclement weather, but nearby lightning strikes prompted village officials to end the event early. The fifth annual Chamber Night, hosted by the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce, the Flossmoor Business Association and the Village of[Read More…]
D161 extends City Year program at Parker
The Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education voted to extend a partnership with City Year AmeriCorps for the 2025-26 school year at its July 21 meeting. Eight AmeriCorps members once again will work with students at Parker Junior High. Students who worked with City Year partners last year showed improved[Read More…]
Irons Oaks hosts raptor presentation
Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center hosted a “Birds of Prey” event on July 16, featuring live raptors, including owls and hawks. Candy Ridlbauer from Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab and Education brought birds that the organization had rescued. The presentation provided an opportunity to learn about raptors, their habitats, and their[Read More…]
D161 discusses assessments and ambitious goals for academic achievement and attendance
After hearing mostly good news when discussing results from state and national spring assessments, the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education discussed goals to significantly boost student academic achievement and reduce chronic absenteeism over the next three to five years. A core component of the plan targets academic proficiency[Read More…]
D161 Board approves tentative FY26 budget and new food vendor
At the June 22 meeting, the Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education approved a tentative budget for the 2025-26 school year. The proposed budget of around $48 million indicates a deficit of $9.9 million across all funds. Around $10 million of the budget is allocated for planned construction projects,[Read More…]
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