News & Announcements

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.

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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

Flyer that says Kindergarten Screener. Students will have a quick screener followed by an opportunity to tour the school building. Please sign up with the link below. August 4, 2026 8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Kindergarten Screener Information

Tuesday, Aug. 4, 8a-5:30p

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

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

Summit Hill Junior High seventh grader Chloe Stanford is presented with a certificate, medal, and check by Robert Jensen from the Tinley Park VFW for writing the Best Seventh Grade Essay in the Tinley Park VFW’s Patriot’s Pen Youth Essay Contest and advancing to the district level.

SHJH student wins Best Seventh Grade Essay in Tinley Park VFW’s Patriot’s Pen Youth Essay Contest

Chloe Stanford awarded with certificate and medal, advances to district level

Board of Education news release

School Board Calls for Action Following Will County State’s Attorney’s Inaction in Alleged Construction Fraud Matter

The Summit Hill School District 161 Board of Education is expressing deep concern and frustration regarding the continued lack of prosecutorial action by the Office of Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow in connection with alleged improper conduct involving Storm Construction or Storm Consulting Group.

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