News & Announcements

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)

Back to School Calendar

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

Spartan bowler at the Illinois Elementary School Association Girls State Bowling Tournament before competition.

SHJH Bowler Places Top 40 at State Tournament

Spartan 7th Grader Brynley Schuster also placed top 20 of all individual advancers

Summit Hill 161 School Supply Drive Beginning August 3, 2026, the Hilda Walker Little Library will be stocked with school supplies for families who may need a little extra support. If you are in need of school supplies, please stop by and take what you need. Check back often, as we will continue to restock the library while supplies last. The Little Library is located near the school's main entrance. Donations are warmly welcomed! If you would like to help support other Summit Hill Families, donations of new school supplies will be accepted August 3–7 in the Hilda Walker Main Office between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. This is open to all Summit Hill Families. For more information, call 815-464-2285 or visit Hilda Walker Intermediate School, 19900 S. 80 Ave in Tinley Park.

School Supply Drive

Donated items available for SHSD161 families in need while supplies last

Meet the Bus Driver 8/14/2026

Bus Driver Meet & Greet

Meet your Bus Driver Friday, August 14th.

Aug. 12th Board Meeting Location Change

Aug. 12th Board Meeting will be at Hilda Walker School - MPR Room at 6PM.

Community Notice graphic

Scheduled Police Training Activity at Dr. Julian Rogus School

Tuesday, Aug. 11 and Wednesday, Aug. 12

Food Service Hiring Event flyer

Food Service Hiring Event

Tuesday, Aug. 4, 11:30a-2p, at Summit Hill Junior High

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