Western Avenue School Principal Chad Prosen resigned this week. He will become the new principal at Brook Forest School in Butler District 53 in Oak Brook beginning with the 2017-18 school year. The District 53 school board approved Prosen’s hiring on May 8. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue[Read More…]
Tag: Flossmoor School District 161
New members seated, Hoereth elected District 161 board president
The dust may be settling in Flossmoor School District 161. After eight months of rotating chairs and occasional turmoil, the district is welcoming two new administrators, three new members to the school board and a new team of board officers. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free[Read More…]
District 161’s Golden Apple teacher, students share talents
Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education members caught a glimpse of why one of their teachers recently received the coveted Golden Apple Award. Newly-selected Golden Apple fellow Andrea Beaty, a fourth grade teacher at Serena Hills School, was joined by seven of her students at the April 24 school board[Read More…]
New Parker Junior High principal named after three-month search
A new principal is coming to Parker Junior High School in Flossmoor. When the District 161 Board of Education announced at Monday’s meeting its unanimous decision to hire Fred Hunter, the news was greeted by enthusiastic applause and a standing ovation. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue[Read More…]
District 161 honors Parker musicians, volleyball players
Talented musicians and volleyball players from Parker Junior High School were recently honored with certificates by the Flossmoor District 161 Board of Education. During the April 10 school board meeting, the musicians were recognized for their participation in a recent festival produced by the Illinois Music Educators Association. You’ve reached subscriber-only[Read More…]
Request for firm to check residency in District 161 falls short
Flossmoor School District 161 school board members this week failed to approve the proposed hiring of a firm to verify the residency of students and improve the registration process. The board voted three-to-three on the administration’s recommendation. Voting for the recommendation were Stephen Paredes, Christine Marks and John Simmons. Voting[Read More…]
After election, three new District 161 board members eye change
Change is coming to Flossmoor District 161 after voters decided April 4 that Carolyn Griggs, Cameron Nelson and Misha Blackman will be new school board members. Voters also retained incumbent Stephen Paredes, the current board president. “People were looking for change and there was a lot of community support for[Read More…]
District 161 welcomes new superintendent
New District 161 Superintendent Dana Smith meets National Junior Honor Society student volunteers. (Provided photos) Flossmoor School District 161 held a reception Thursday, March 23, to welcome its new superintendent, Dana Smith, to the district. Related story:Flossmoor School District 161 announces appointment of new superintendent (March 16, 2017) [Read More…]
Survey shows District 161 parents favor adding Mandarin classes
How do you say “Welcome to Flossmoor District 161” in Mandarin? Future students may be able to translate that expression if the district adds the Chinese language to the curriculum. No decision has yet been made by the board of education, but district administration continues to take the steps needed[Read More…]
Teacher learns she’s Golden Apple winner at surprise ceremony
The surprise announcement was accompanied by balloons, flowers, camera, family members, small children — and tears. Andrea Beaty learned she was named one of the Chicago area’s top teachers when a parade of well-wishers burst into the gym at Serena Hills School on Friday. You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to[Read More…]
