Flossmoor School District 161 will showcase student art work from May 6 through May 8 at Normandy Villa, 41 E. Elmwood Drive in Chicago Heights. The Visual Arts Expo will include a reception for student artists from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6. Community members can view art[Read More…]
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District 161 approves adding a full-day prekindergarten program
The Flossmoor District 161 school board found a solution to its need for more pre-kindergarten services. At its April 27 meeting the board accepted a plan that will be cost-neutral while creating a full-day Preschool for All program at Flossmoor Hills School. At its March meeting, the board discussed how[Read More…]
District 161 superintendent search shifting into high gear
By mid-May, representatives of BWP Associates will be giving District 161 school board members a look at candidates for the superintendent’s position. Superintendent Dana Smith announced to the board in February that he would be stepping down after nine years with the district. He has been named superintendent for Community[Read More…]
Flossmoor School District 161 schools earn national recognition for building culture of belonging
Flossmoor School District 161 announced on Tuesday, April 28, that Flossmoor Hills Elementary School and Serena Hills Elementary School have both been named 2025–2026 Capturing Kids’ Hearts® National Showcase Schools. The national recognition highlights each school’s intentional focus on relationships, student engagement and creating a positive learning environment. Under the[Read More…]
04.15.2026 | What You Need To Know Today
D161 Superintendent Search Survey. The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education is inviting members of the community to share thoughts about you to complete a survey to assist with our current Superintendent search. The board invites the community to help craft “a leadership profile outlining the professional and personal characteristics required[Read More…]
D161 seeks community input for superintendent search
The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education on Tuesday, April 14, sent an invitation seeking input from members of the community on the current search for a new superintendent. The board is inviting the community to help craft “a leadership profile outlining the professional and personal characteristics required to be[Read More…]
Flossmoor board unanimously approves one-way street changes near Western Avenue School
Flossmoor officials have approved changes to traffic patterns near Western Avenue School and Flossmoor Park, converting two nearby streets into one-way routes in an effort to improve safety. The Village Board voted unanimously to approve the plan, which designates Vardon Place as a one-way street westbound from Western Avenue to[Read More…]
D161 board hires firm to manage superintendent search
The Flossmoor School District 161 Board of Education approved a memorandum of understanding Thursday, April 2, with BWP and Associates, the consulting firm that will conduct the search for a new superintendent. Current Superintendent Dana Smith announced Feb. 10 that he would be leaving the district after serving for nine[Read More…]
District 161 school board selects search firm to find the next superintendent
The District 161 school board is expected to immediately open its search for superintendent, but board members agreed there may be the possibility of an interim superintendent appointed for the 2026-27 school year if a suitable candidate is not found by June. The school board heard proposals from four firms[Read More…]
District 161 board agrees more money may not solve residency issues
Flossmoor School District 161 really wants to get its residency issues resolved, but the school board decided another $50,000 in expenses for additional surveillance isn’t the answer. At the Feb. 23 board meeting, Superintendent Dana Smith gave the board a report on how the district has been dealing with allegations[Read More…]
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