Serena Hills Elementary -

We had so much fun meeting our future Eagles, Hornets, Stars, and Wolves at kindergarten registration last night! If you were unable to attend, please visit www.sd161.org for information about kindergarten registration.

Kindergarten registration begins tonight from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. We can’t wait to meet our future Stars! Visit www.sd161.org for more information.

Calling all incoming kindergarteners! It's almost time to register for the 2023-24 school year. Kindergarten registration and residency verification will be held at our four elementary schools on Thursday, March 16, 2023, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Visit www.sd161.org to learn more about kindergarten registration.

All Flossmoor School District 161 buildings will be closed on Friday, March 3, 2023, due to inclement weather and the anticipated bus transportation issues. Students will participate in their learning activities from home. Tomorrow is a scheduled School Improvement Day in the afternoon, so there is an early dismissal for students. As a reminder, there is no school on Monday, March 6, 2023, in observance of Casimir Pulaski Day. If you have any questions regarding the schedule for the day, please contact your child’s teacher or building principal for assistance.

As a reminder to all families, Friday, March 3 is a School Improvement Day and there is an early dismissal for all students. The District is closed on Monday, March 6 in observance of Casimir Pulaski Day.

On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, Julie Lythcott-Haims will share her profound insight into parenting with Flossmoor School District 161. Julie Lythcott-Haims is the New York Times bestselling author of How to Raise an Adult and Real American. She holds a BA from Stanford, a JD from Harvard Law School, and an MFA from California College of the Arts. The event will occur at Parker Junior High from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Registration is required. Visit www.sd161.org or scan the QR code in the image to register.

“Everyone has the power for greatness, not for fame but greatness, because greatness is determined by service.” - Martin Luther King #mlkdayofservice #serenaserves

The 5th graders at Serena Hills took some time yesterday giving to those in need as they helped assemble “Manna Packs” for Feed My Starving Children. During their session, the students helped pack 70 boxes, or 2,520 pouches, of food; enough to feed 41 children for an entire year! Amazing work done by our Serena Stars!

Enjoy Flossmoor's newest tradition, the Holiday Lights Parade! Starting at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, December 15, the Flossmoor Public Works, Police and Fire Departments will travel through the neighborhoods of Flossmoor with their vehicles adorned with holiday light displays. New this year, Downtown Flossmoor, starting just north of Flossmoor Public Library and through the Flossmoor Road viaduct, will be a dedicated quiet zone designed for attendees with sound sensitivities. There will also be two viewing stations, one at Flossmoor Park and the other at Heather Hill School for those who are not on the parade route or for groups looking to gather for a fun evening!

Countdown to Winter Break Begins!

It's Principal Appreciation Day, so please join us in celebrating our incredible leaders and everything they do to make our schools, our students and our staff better everyday. District 161 would not be the same without you!

We loved seeing our former Serena Stars dance for us. They are so talented!

Assistant Principal for the Day, Anthony, helped the September School Store reward students for working hard! Everyone loved their new desk pets! We had a PBIS school assembly to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and enjoyed former students dancing traditional Mexican dances .

VanGogh School Photographers will be at Serena Hills tomorrow (10/4) for Picture Re-take Day!

Serena Hills Bash Baskets Mania! Tickets will be on sale at the Bash tomorrow. $1 dollar buys you a ticket and a chance to win a basket!!!

A little help from a friend! Scott Stachacz, Director of Buildings and Grounds, helps out Serena Star Ashton tie his shoes during an afternoon at Serena Hills School. District 161 staff always going the extra mile for our students!

SH PTO Meeting Invitation - Save the Date!

Reminder District 161 families – tonight is our elementary school open houses. Make sure you stop by during your assigned session to meet your teachers, tour the school, meet our specialists and learn all about our grade-level curriculum! Session 1: 7 to 7:40 p.m. (Last name A–M) Session 2: 7:50 to 8:30 p.m. (Last name N–Z)

We had so much fun celebrating the Back to School Night in Flossmoor! We can't think of a better way to welcome in a brand-new school year. Here's to a great start for our students, families, staff and faculty!

Serena Hills PTO - STAR Parent TIps