A longtime principal at Western Avenue School in Flossmoor, Jack Henneberry, will be honored at a May 19 event marking the publication of a book that’s filled with his words of inspiration that he shared with his staff and the school community over the years. The event, which is free[Read More…]
Tag: Flossmoor School District 161
Village, schools add crossing guard in downtown Flossmoor
With the addition of a crossing guard at school dismissal time, Flossmoor officials are continuing to target traffic problems in the village’s downtown area. In a Thursday media advisory, Village Manager Bridget Wachtel said the village and Flossmoor School Distrcit 161 have agreed to add a crossing guard at the[Read More…]
On Arbor Day, Flossmoor Hills students help plant a tree outside school
The Flossmoor Hills Green Team was excited about helping plant an Illinois pecan that is expected to produce nuts in another 10 years or so. It was part of the school’s Arbor Day observance.
Prepare to lose hair as St. Baldricks’s comes to Parker Saturday
At least 10 “shavees” will be donating their hair for a good cause Saturday at Parker Junior High School in Flossmoor. The school is hosting a St. Baldrick’s fundraiser that will help find cures for children with cancer. Persons taking part in the event make funding pledges but also agree[Read More…]
District 161 board OKs staffing plan, reviews change orders
The plan for staffing Flossmoor School District 161 next school year will involve some shifting of certified positions, according to a plan adopted Monday, March 12, by the board of education.
Flossmoor, District 161 will split new communications post
Flossmoor School District 161 and the Village of Flossmoor have agreed on an arrangement to share a full-time communications manager. The employee, who should be hired in the next several weeks, will technically be employed by the village but will split his or her time equally to support the two[Read More…]
Snow day adds to school year as boards approve 2018-19 calendars
That snow day schools took Feb. 9 will extend this school year by a day. Homewood District 153 and Flossmoor District 161 will count June 7 as a make-up day. Homewood-Flossmoor High School information was not available. Schools add an extra five days to their calendars at the end of[Read More…]
Partnering for a smooth transition: Flossmoor Hills outgoing principal mentoring her successor
When classes start at Flossmoor Hills School in August, Haley Marti, the incoming principal, will feel the thrill a new school year brings. Unlike most new administrators, she will also feel the confidence that comes with experience thanks to a unique mentoring program developed by her predecessor, outgoing Principal Patricia[Read More…]
District 161 OKs home rule agreement with Homewood
Flossmoor School District 161 has signed on to a home rule intergovernmental agreement sought by the Village of Homewood with various local governmental boards. The approval came in the passage of two resolutions concerning Homewood upcoming home rule referendum. The board voted during a special board meeting on Jan. 22.[Read More…]
Marti to take over principal post at Flossmoor Hills School
Haley Marti has been selected as the next principal at Flossmoor Hills School. The Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education unanimously approved her promotion at its Jan. 9 meeting.