Park Forest - Chicago Heights School District 163

Hello School District 163 Families!

Please see the attached article that highlights news from the Park Forest Community.

Special Session Board of Education Meeting, Monday, December 22, 2025

There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, December 22, 2025 - Friday, January 2, 2026 for Winter Break. School hours will resume Monday, January 5, 2026.

Hello, this is a reminder from School District 163 that Friday, December 19, 2025, 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.

Board of Education Meeting, Monday, December 15, 2025

Hello, this is a reminder from School District 163 that Friday, December 19, 2025, 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.

Our latest District 163 newsletter is now live—filled with news, upcoming events, and great moments from our schools. https://sway.cloud.microsoft/sTYEpcTXH8xG974p?ref=Link
👉 Check it out today and stay connected!

We're Hiring! District 163 is hiring passionate, student-centered teachers and staff who want to make a real impact in a creative, innovative, and supportive school community. If you or someone you know would be a great fit, please share this opportunity. To apply, go to https://www.applitrack.com/parkforest/onlineapp/default.aspx

Hello School District 163 Families,

Effective November 1, 2025, changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may affect some families’ eligibility or benefit amounts. Families currently receiving SNAP are encouraged to review their case information or contact their local Department of Human Services (DHS) office for more details.

To support families who may be impacted, several local food pantries and community programs are available:

• Living Grace Church – Thursdays, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
20100 Lakewood Ave., Lynwood, IL 60411 | (708) 895-5690 | living-grace.org

• Cornerstone Community Development Corps – Thursdays, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
943 E. Lincoln Hwy, Ford Heights, IL 60411 | (708) 251-4750 | cornerstone-cdc.org

• Grace UCC – Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
2500 223rd St., Sauk Village, IL 60411 | (708) 758-6700 | grucc.org/grace-ucc-food-pantry

• Bloom Township Food Pantry – Mondays, 3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
425 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights, IL 60411 | (708) 754-9400 | bloomtownship.org/177/Food-Pantry

• Emmanuel Christian Reformed Church – Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
22515 Torrence Ave., Sauk Village, IL 60411 | (708) 758-3343 | emmanuelcrc.com/food-pantry

Families may also download the Flashfood app, available at major grocery stores, to purchase surplus food items (fresh produce, meat, eggs, and dairy) at over 50% off.

For additional assistance, please contact your child’s school social worker.

Good morning School District 163 family! Today we celebrate our incredible principals! Their leadership, compassion, and commitment make a difference every single day. Thank you for leading with purpose, acting with intention, and improving with impact. 💙 #PrincipalDay #LeadWithPurpose #District163

Board of Education Meetings, Monday, October 27, 2025

There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 13, 2025. We will be observing Columbus Day. School and District office hours will resume on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Good morning, Algonquin pre-K bus route four with Miss Heather in the district 2 bus is expected to begin 15 minutes late this morning, Wednesday, October 8. Miss Heather will be in a first student bus. You will be sent an update if the route start time changes. Miss Heather will be back in her regular bus for midday and afternoon routes. Thank you and have a great day!

Hello School District 163 Families,

We still have a few slots available to SD163 students only, but you have to register with the Health Team Member in your student's respective building.

Walk-ins will not be able to be accommodated for this event.

Hello, School District 163 Families. The Parent-Teacher Conference will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Please contact your child's teacher for a conference appointment. Students will be served lunch and dismissed at 12:30 pm. PreKindergarten will be dismissed at 10:45 am, and there will be no afternoon classes. All buses will depart at 12:30 pm.