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

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.

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.
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.

Hello School District 163 Families,
Please see the flyer for more details about the Freedom Hall Youth & Family Series.
Please see the flyer for more details about the Freedom Hall Youth & Family Series.

Board of Education Meetings, Monday, September 29, 2025

Hello School District 163 Families,
Please see the flyer for more details about the Open House Dates and Times.
Please see the flyer for more details about the Open House Dates and Times.

This is a reminder that Tuesday, September 9th, is an Early Dismissal Day. Students will be served lunch and dismissed at 12:30 p.m. All bus students will depart at 12:30 p.m. Pre-Kindergarteners will be dismissed at 10:45 a.m. There will be no afternoon pre-Kindergarten classes.

Hello District 163 Families,
Please see the attached image for information regarding our new Student Information System (SIS), Skyward Qmlativ Family Access.

Board of Education Meetings, Monday, August 25, 2025

Park Forest-Chicago Heights District 163 Board of Education Overview Training

August-September Onsite Registration Dates


The Annual Health and Community Fun Fair has been canceled for Saturday, August 16, 2025.

Hello School District 163 Families,
Please see the 2025-2026 school year welcome letter from Dr. Erick Patterson, Superintendent of Schools.

We are Hiring!

Attention 21st Century Kindergarten Families. Join us on August 19, 2025 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm at 21st Century Primary Center for the Unpack the Backpack event.

Attention Blackhawk Kindergarten Families. Join us on August 19, 2025 from 3:15 to 4:15 pm at Blackhawk Primary Center for the Unpack the Backpack event.

