Park Forest - Chicago Heights School District 163

Hello School District 163 Families!

This week, we celebrate our amazing Principals!

Hello, this is a reminder from School District 163 that Tuesday, November 10, 2026, is an early dismissal day. Students will be served lunch and will be dismissed at 12:30 pm. Pre-Kindergarten will be dismissed at 10:45 am, and there will be no afternoon classes. All buses will depart at 12:30 pm.

There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, November 9, 2026. We will be observing Veterans Day. School and District office hours will resume on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

Hello School District 163 Families,

There is no school on November 5, 2026, and November 6, 2026, due to the Parent-Teacher Conferences.

Board of Education Meetings for Monday, October 26, 2026

Board of Education Meetings for Monday, September 28, 2026

Please see the updated transportation letter from Yellow Bus Group of America.

Hello, School District 163 Families. There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Park Forest-Chicago Heights District 163 Board of Education Meetings Rescheduled

Board of Education Meetings for Monday, August 24, 2026

Hello, this is a reminder from School District 163 that Wednesday, August 19, 2026, is the first day of school. Please be advised August 19th through August 28th, there will be late starts.

Hello, this is a reminder from School District 163 that Monday, August 17, 2026, is the first day of school. Please be advised August 17th through August 28th, there will be late starts.

Hello, this is a reminder from School District 163 that Monday, August 17, 2026, is the first day of school. Please be advised August 17th through August 28th, there will be late starts.

Dear Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 Families,

We are excited to inform you that online registration is open for all returning students. The registration process typically takes just 10 to 15 minutes. Doing so will save you the time of registering in person and the possibility of your student losing their current school preference. To register your child, please visit our website at: https://www.sd163.com/page/register-online.



Please have the following required documents ready to upload:

• One (1) of the following: Current Mortgage Statement, Tax Bill, or Current Lease.

•Two (2) of the following: Nicor Bill, ComEd Bill, or Water Bill. These must be dated within the last thirty (30) days.

• Physical/Immunization records dated after September 1, 2025 (All Kindergarten and 6th Grade Students)

• Current Eye Exam

• Current Dental Exam



If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our registration hotline at 708-668-9429. Thank you!

Hello, this is a reminder from School District 163 that Monday, August 17, 2026, is the first day of school. Please be advised August 17th through August 28th, there will be late starts.

Dear Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 Families,

We are excited to inform you that online registration is open for all returning students. The registration process typically takes just 10 to 15 minutes. Doing so will save you the time of registering in person and the possibility of your student losing their current school preference. To register your child, please visit our website at: https://www.sd163.com/page/register-online.



Please have the following required documents ready to upload:

• One (1) of the following: Current Mortgage Statement, Tax Bill, or Current Lease.

•Two (2) of the following: Nicor Bill, ComEd Bill, or Water Bill. These must be dated within the last thirty (30) days.

• Physical/Immunization records dated after September 1, 2025 (All Kindergarten and 6th Grade Students)

• Current Eye Exam

• Current Dental Exam



If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our registration hotline at 708-668-9429. Thank you!