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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!

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

MDELC Back to School Dates

MDELC Back to School - Important Dates

Meet and Greet August 20th, First Day of Student Attendance August 21st.

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!

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Events

Back to School Bash

Date: Aug 13

Time: 4 PM – 6 PM

Location: MARY DREW SCHOOL, 20130 S Rosewood Dr DOORS 3 AND 4, Frankfort, IL 60423, USA

Teacher Institute Day

Date: Aug 17

Teacher Institute Day

Date: Aug 18

Teacher Institute Day

Date: Aug 19

Meet & Greet / Supply Drop Off

Date: Aug 20

Time: 8:30 AM – 10:45 AM

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