Please see the attached letter from Dr. Ericka Patterson, Superintendent of Schools, regarding the use of cell phones at school.
Good evening, School District 163 Families,
Please see the attached letter from Dr. Ericka Patterson, Superintendent of Schools, regarding emergency school closings.
Please see the attached article that highlights news from the Park Forest Community.
There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, December 22, 2025 - Friday, January 2, 2026 for Winter Break. School hours will resume Monday, January 5, 2026.
👉 Check it out today and stay connected!
Hello Parents, here are a few resources for families who may need assistance during these difficult times.
Access Food Resources in Illinois!
https://www.feedingillinois.org/food-resources-illinois
Find Food Illinois
https://extension.illinois.edu/food/find-food-illinois
Illinois Hunger and Benefits Resources
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VvUsp-2aFMEiI81y84X3kdv88FzLQ0FLpmszhMkzZj4/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.7fumx3rzgy5d
Hello School District 163 Families,
Please see the attached letter from Dr. Ericka Patterson, Superintendent of Schools, regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity.
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.
Hello, this is a reminder from School District 163 that Tuesday, October 28, 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.
