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Chicago Bears Classroom Legend Mike Doody poses with former player Christian Jones and mascot Staley Da Bear.

Teacher Mike Doody Recognized as Chicago Bears Classroom Legend

Hilda Walker 6th Grade Math Teacher surprised with award during presentation dubbed “Operation Bear Down”

SHEF Tee Up for Students Thank you to our sponsors Eagle Sponsorship NEUCO, American Creative Enterprises LLC, King Family Hole Sponsorship PTMA Financial Solutions Donors 19th Hole-Mokena, Beem-Frankfort, City of Countryside, Fuller's Car Wash- Mokena, Golf Facility, Golf Galaxy, Hailstorm Brewing Co., Jeffrey LaMorte Salon & Spa-Frankfort, Nothing Bunt Cakes, PGA Superstore, Performance Detailing, Royal Salt Cave, Silver Lake Golf Club, Stretch Lab, Sweet Frog

SHEF Golf Outing Raises $3,000+

Thank you to SHEF, the sponsors, and everyone who golfed in this year’s event!

Graphic that says Congratulations to Our Retirees with headshots of Lisa Drenner, Marybeth Egan, Rhonda Furmanek, Linda Leodoro, Cathi McNeil, and Laura Meagher.

Best Wishes to Our Retirees!

They combined for 158 years of service to SHSD161!

Tom Skilling at Indian Trail School with school mascot Scout.

Legendary Meteorologist Tom Skilling Visits Indian Trail School

Trailblazer students featured in WGN TV story

Four SHSD161 staff members were honored during the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) 2026 Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Awards Banquet in Bloomington-Normal this weekend.

SHSD161 staff members honored at ISBE Awards Banquet

The Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Awards Banquet celebrated excellence in education in Illinois

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Events

Beginner String Orchestra Rehearsal

Date: Oct 27

Time: 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM

Location: MPR

Math Club

Date: Oct 27

Time: 2:55 PM – 3:55 PM

Location: Room 149

Art Club - Room 139 + 126

Date: Oct 27

Time: 3 PM – 4 PM

Drama Club Rehearsal

Date: Oct 27

Time: 3 PM – 4:30 PM

Location: MPR

HW Girls' B-Ball Game- Away

Date: Oct 27

Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Location: Bentley Elementary School, 513 E Illinois Hwy, New Lenox, IL 60451, USA

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100% K-8 students with 1-1
Technology
14:1 Student/Teacher Ratio
2,500 Students

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Family Fall Fest

Family Fall Fest

First Day of School

Girls Basketball Team

Grammar Boot Camp

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