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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!

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

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Events

PowerSchool Active @9:00

Date: Aug 7

Time: 9 AM – 10 AM

Bus Driver Meet & Greet - Time TBD

Date: Aug 13

Supply Drop Off

Date: Aug 13

Time: 9 AM – 4 PM

First Day of School

Date: Aug 20

Curriculum Night

Date: Aug 20

Time: 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM

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

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100th Day Challenge

100th Day Challenge

Pumpkin Science

Lunch Fun with Scout

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