News & Announcements

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!

Flyer that says The Summit Hill Educational Foundation Tee Up for Students Golf Outing July 28, 2026 at The Sanctuary Golf Club in New Lenox. Tee times starting at 9:00 a.m. 4 golfer scramble. $100 per golfer. $85 for District 161 staff. Email questions to shefboard@gmail.com

Tee Up for Students!

2nd Annual SHEF Golf Outing Scheduled for Tuesday, July 28

Summer Learning Opportunities including the Summer Freckle Challenge, Accelerated & Summit Math, Accelerated & Summit Reading Novel Study, and Summer Reading Challenge

Summer Learning Opportunities

Summer Freckle Challenge | Accelerated & Summit Math | Accelerated & Summit Reading Novel Study | Summer Reading Challenge

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

ISBE Award Winners

Four SHSD161 Staffers Recognized by ISBE

Awardees to be honored at Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Awards Banquet in April

Preschool Registration Flyer

Mary Drew Early Learning Tuition-Based Preschool Registration

Registration begins February 17th

Hilda Walker Boys Basketball Team DPVC Tournament Champions

Wildcats Win DPVC Tournament Title!

Team finishes season with a 14-5 record

Summer Enrichment Camp Flyer

Summer Enrichment Camps

Registration Open Through May 4!

junior student board members

Seventh Grade Junior Student Board Members Selected

SHSD161 BOE welcomes Olivia Davis and Sean Stewart Jr.

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