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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)

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!

Graduation Caps

8th Grade Graduation Livestream Link

The Livestream link is https://vimeo.com/event/5958167
The broadcast will start at 5:55pm.

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

SHJH Intramural Golf - Session I

Date: Aug 24

Time: 2:45 PM – 4 PM

Location: Square Links Golf Course & Practice Center, 7861 W Saint Francis Rd, Frankfort, IL 60423, USA

JV Baseball @ JV Homer

Date: Aug 24

Time: 4 PM – 6 PM

Location: William J Butler School, 1900 Farrell Rd, Lockport, IL 60441, USA

7th/8th Grade Curriculum Expectations Night

Date: Aug 24

Time: 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM

Varsity Softball @ DPVC Tournament vs. Troy

Date: Aug 25

Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Location: Harlow Lockwood Softball Fields / Inwood Sports Complex, 3000 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60435, USA

Baseball @ DPVC Tournament vs. Martino

Date: Aug 25

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: Harlow Lockwood Softball Fields / Inwood Sports Complex, 3000 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60435, USA

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Technology
14:1 Student/Teacher Ratio
2,500 Students

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