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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!

2026-2027 Back to School Calendar SHSD161 Aug. 13 9a-4p Supply Drop-Off at SHJH, HW, IT, and DJR Grades 1-4 Aug. 14 Bus Driver Meet & Greet Regular bus route stops at times designated in PowerSchool Aug. 20 First Day of School for Grades 1-8 Supply Drop-Off/Meet & Greet for DJR Kindergarten & MDELC (EC/Pre-K Aug. 21 First Day of School for DJR Kindergarten & MDELC (EC/Pre-K) Curriculum Nights 6:30-7:45PM Open House Thursday, Aug. 20 - IT and DJR Grades 1-4 Monday, Aug. 24 - SHJH Grades 7&8 Tuesday, Aug. 25 - HW Grades 5&6 Thursday, Aug. 27 - DJR Kindergarten Thursday, Aug. 27 - MDELC (EC/Pre-K)

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Time to mark your calendars, Summit Hill!

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

5th & 6th Grade Curriculum Night/Expectation Night

Date: Aug 25

Time: 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM

HW Cross Country- Away

Date: Aug 27

Time: 4:15 PM – 6:15 PM

Location: Round Barn Farm Park, FX2X+37J, 24115 US-52, Manhattan, IL 60442, USA

HW Cross Country DPVC Pre-Season Meet

Date: Sep 2

Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Location: Round Barn Farm Park, FX2X+37J, 24115 US-52, Manhattan, IL 60442, USA

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Date: Sep 7

NWEA Testing

Date: Sep 8

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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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