
Hello School District 163 Staff and Families,
Due to the extreme heat conditions affecting our area, we want to ensure everyone's safety and well-being. Please take a moment to review the important information and guidelines from our Superintendent.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation in keeping our school community safe during this time.
Stay cool and safe,


June Onsite Registration Dates



Park Forest-Chicago Heights District 163 Board of Education Meeting, Monday, June 23, 2025.


Good Afternoon, School District 163 Families! Please be advised that Onsite Registration has been cancelled for today due to weather.

The Park Forest - Main Street Night has been postponed due to weather.


Join us on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM at the Barack Obama School of Leadership and STEM for a Celebration and Dedication to honor Mrs. Enid Norton.


Celebrate with Us!
Join us on Wednesday, June 18th at 7:00 PM at Park Forest – Main Street Nights as we celebrate the Obama Patriots’ Championship Victory! 🎉
Bring your family and friends for an evening of community pride and recognition for our amazing student-athletes.


Summer Meals Program
Click on the link below for more information and menus.
https://sd163il.sites.thrillshare.com/o/sd163/page/summer


Please see attached an important message regarding the last week of school.


Good evening SD163 Families, please use the enclosed link to view Michelle Obama School of Technology and the Arts 2025 8th grade graduation.
https://youtube.com/live/wdEptc2EQ18?feature=share

Please see attached an important message regarding the last week of school.


Hello, School District 163 Families. There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.


Hello, School District 163 Families. There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.


Park Forest-Chicago Heights District 163 Board of Education Meeting, Monday, May 19, 2025.


Hello, this is a reminder from School District 163 that Tuesday, May 13, 2025, is an early dismissal day. Students will be served lunch and will be 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.


Hello, this is a reminder from School District 163 that Tuesday, May 13, 2025, is an early dismissal day. Students will be served lunch and will be 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.


Dear Parents and Guardians, We are excited to announce that Returning Student Registration for the 2025-2026 school year will be available online for all students except for the current fifth (5th) graders starting Monday, May 5, 2025.



Good afternoon District 163 Families! Monday, May 5, 2025 District 163 is hosting a Cinco de Mayo Festival with all students in the District. There are many fun activities planned. We are looking for Spanish speaking parents to assist us at the activity stations. Please call the Student Services Office at 708-668-9415 or studentservices@sd163.com


Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to announce that Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 school year will be available online for our returning prekindergarten students starting Monday, April 28, 2025.
Our online registration process is simple, secure, and convenient. You can complete the necessary forms from the comfort of your home.
To register your child, please visit our website at: https://www.sd163.com/page/register-online.
Please have the following documents ready to upload, or you can turn them in during onsite registration.
• Physical/Immunization records
If you do not have internet access or need assistance with the registration process, please get in touch with our registrar at 708-668-9429. We would be happy to help and can schedule a time for in-person assistance if needed.
We look forward to welcoming your child into our kindergarten family and beginning this exciting journey together!


Hello, this is a reminder from School District 163 that Tuesday, April 29, 2025, is an early dismissal day. Students will be served lunch and will be 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.
