School District 142

News & Announcements

Notice on Annual Application of Lawn Care Products

Notice on Annual Application of Lawn Care Products

As part of Forest Ridge School District 142's annual lawn care program, a contractor will be applying weed control chemicals to the turf areas at each school on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

Published September 12, 2022

Parent Survey Blueprint 2.0

Parent Survey Blueprint 2.0

We are beginning the process of building a new Strategic Plan we're calling "Blueprint 2.0." This 5-year Strategic plan will help guide us in ensuring District 142 continues to improve, innovate, and create the best learning environment for all of our students.

Published April 5, 2023

2023-2024 School Calendar Approved

2023-2024 School Calendar Approved

The 2023-2024 District 142 School Calendar was approved by the Board of Education at the February 21, 2023 Board Meeting. Click on the headline here to download the Calendar in PDF format.

Published February 23, 2023

District 142 Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten Registration for 2023 - 2024, Tuesday, February 28, 2023 from 9:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Published January 12, 2023

Cold and Flu Season Guidelines

Cold and Flu Season Guidelines

The cold and flu season is upon us. To help prevent the spread of these and
other viruses, it is important to follow some simple guidelines.

Published October 25, 2022

Board of Education Meeting Date Changed to 5/9/2023

The regularly-scheduled Board of Education Meeting of Tuesday, May 16, 2023 has been rescheduled to Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. The date change is due to the recent Board of Education election and compliance with election rules to seat and reorganize the Board of Education within 40 days after the election. The May 9, 2023 Board of Education Meeting will take place at Hille Middle School, 5800 West 151st Street, Oak Forest, IL 60452 at 7:00 p.m. In addition to seating of new Board Members and Reorganization, the regular work of the Board of Education will take place.

Published May 1, 2023

eLearning Day - Hille Middle School

eLearning Day - Hille Middle School

On April 4, 2023, Hille Middle School will be used as a polling place for local municipal elections. To ensure the utmost safety and security, Hille Middle School students will have an eLearning Day. All other Forest Ridge 142 schools will be in person on April 4, 2023, which includes Ridge Early Childhood Center, Kerkstra Elementary and Foster Elementary schools.

Published March 21, 2023

Keeping Our Kids Cyber Safe Parents Presentation

Published February 27, 2023

The Free Meal Program, Provided by the USDA the Past 2 Years, Has Ended

The USDA Federal Program that allowed school districts to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students expired in June 2022.

Published August 11, 2022

Steve Nendza Approved As New Principal of Kerkstra Elementary

Steve Nendza Approved As New Principal of Kerkstra Elementary

District 142 is excited and pleased to welcome back Mr. Steve Nendza to the District 142 family as the new Principal of Kerkstra Elementary School.

Published June 27, 2022

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