The Serena Scoop

• 🎶SH Choir Rehearsal 7:45AM
  
• Shining Star Writing Club 3:15-4:15PM🤩
• GOTR Training 3:25-4:40PM 🏃🏻‍♀️
• 🎭Play Rehearsal w/ Ms. McCullough 3:15-4:30PM

• 3rd-5th Grade Parent Engagement Day: All parents/guardians must bring a valid State ID or Driver’s License to be scanned into our Raptor system. We kindly ask that younger siblings not attend, so we can ensure a focused and engaging experience for our students and parents.
• 3rd Grade 9:15-10AM
• 5th Grade 10:15-11AM
• 4th Grade 1-1:45PM
• Elevate Math Tutoring 3:15-4:15PM 📐
  
• Step Team Practice 3:15-5PM
• GOTR Training 3:25-4:40PM 🏃🏻‍♀️
  
• SH PTO & Community Connections Committee - Garden Install Day 🌿🌺🍃4 - 5PM
• Please join us in cleaning up the SH Garden and installing a native pollinator garden in our courtyard.

• Step Practice 3:15-5PM
  
• 🤹🏻‍♀️3rd Grade Game Club 3:15-4:15PM
  
• GOTR Training 3:25-4:40PM 🏃🏻‍♀️
• Boys on the Run 3:30-4:30PM 🏃🏻‍♂️
• 🎭Play Rehearsal w/ Ms. McCullough 3:15-4:30PM
  

• 🔢Elevate Math Tutoring 3:15-4:15PM
  
• Leadership Club 4th/5th 3:15-4:15PM🤩
• 4th Grade Game Club 3:15-4:15PM
  
• Step Team Practice 3:15-5PM
• Serena Hills Choir Concert 6PM 🎶

• 🎨Gifted Art 7:30AM
• Step Team Practice 3:15PM
• Boys on the Run 3:30-4:30PM 🏃🏻‍♂️
• SH PTO Spring Dances 🕺💃See flyer below for details!
• KG-2nd Gr 5-6:00PM
• 3rd-5th Gr 7-8:30PM

🎂24th Romell H., Bella K., Johaness L. & Emily S.

🎂 25th Xavier F.

Serena Hills Yearbook Sale

Now - April 28th

Cost $15.34 + tax

#1 Go to - www.treering.com/validate

#2 Enter school passcode - 1015804132962951

The new year has arrived and along with it we have seen an increase in respiratory illnesses. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that in line with the national trend, the state’s overall respiratory illness level has ticked up from Moderate to High, driven by an expected early winter jump in hospital admissions.

According to the IDPH Seasonal Respiratory Illness Dashboard, the impact on children between the ages of 5-17 is 30.6% of hospital admissions for Acute Respiratory Illness, 8.9% for Flu, 2.3% for RSV and 1.5% of COVID-19 cases.

The most effective tools in staying well and preventing illness include washing your hands, wearing a mask, and receiving vaccinations for flu, COVID-19 and RSV.

• 🔤Kindergarten Registration Open🍎
• Call (708) 647-7300 to set up an appointment. Must be 5 years old by September 1, 2025
• New Student Registration Opens - May 6th 🎒

• 🌞Summer Academy 2025🌞
• June 9th - July 17th - Details to follow www.sd161.org

Breakfast/Lunch Funds can be added to your child's food account online via Skyward Family Access. Exact cash or check are accepted in the school office.

2024/2025 Fee's

Breakfast $ 1.80 per day

Lunch $3.65 per day

Milk Only $.035

Free/Reduced Lunch Applications are available in the school office.

NOTE: 🚫We do not allow any outside food service delivery such as UberEats, GrubHub DoorDash for students.

Click on the bullet below to see the latest board of education updates:

• April 11, 2025
• March 28, 2025
• February 28,2025
• February 14, 2025
• January 28, 2025
  
• December 5, 2024
• November 15, 2024
• November 1, 2024
• October 18, 2024
• September 27, 2024
• September 2024

The goal of this program is to provide an opportunity for the efforts our tremendous staff make to be recognized in a big way and shared among everyone in our district! Our dedicated staff strives to make a positive impact on your child’s learning and life, so it is important to let everyone know of the excellent job that has been done.

Introducing #AboveAndBeyond in D161! Please CLICK HERE to read more about our program and nominate a staff member that has made a positive impact on your child’s or family’s life today...and beyond!

Email: ereich@sd161.org
Website: https://www.sd161.org/o/serena-hills
Location: 255 Pleasant Drive, Chicago Heights, IL, USA
Phone: (708) 647-7300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/district161sh/
Twitter: @SerenaHills_161