Hello School District 163 Families,
Please see the attached letter from Dr. Ericka Patterson, Superintendent of Schools, regarding the use of cell phones at school.
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.
Hello School District 163 Families!
Please see the attached article that highlights news from the Park Forest Community.
Please see the attached article that highlights news from the Park Forest Community.
Hello, this is a reminder from School District 163 that Tuesday, January 27, 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
Board of Education Meeting, Monday, January 26, 2026
Hello, School District 163 Families. There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Hello, this is a reminder from School District 163 that Tuesday, January 27, 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.
Hello, School District 163 Families. There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
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.
There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, December 22, 2025 - Friday, January 2, 2026 for Winter Break. School hours will resume Monday, January 5, 2026.
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.
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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 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.
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.
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