May 22nd - District Music Festival 7pm at PHJH

May 23rd - 8th Grade Graduation 7pm at Tinley Park Convention Center 
 
Check out May Teacher and Support Person of the Month on the Initiatives channel bar.

Take a virtual tour of the new Prairie-Hills Jr. High School. Click Here 

Have a question you'd like to ask the Superintendent? Click the 'Ask the Superintendent link' Under the Quick Links Below



 
 

 
 
 
 
 

Our Students


"It is imperative that home and school work together collaboratively to ensure that our students are challenged to learn, grow and excel in a rigorous and challenging environment whereby our students compete and dominate in the larger global community." 
 
---- Dr. Kimako Patterson, Superintendent                       
 
  • Academic Resources for students ...click for resources 
  • Our Staff

    New Lesson Plan site is live! Access it from Staff Resources -SharePoint Online Forms or click here. Remember when accessing the site from outside of the District you have to add the domain name and a backslash in front of your username. Ex: 'sd144\jdoe.
     
    Teachers-PowerTeacher Mobile App for iPad is now available. Look for PowerTeacher in the App store to download (iPad only)
     
     
     

    Family & Community

    Registration by Appointment Only. Contact Ms. Alexander at 708-210-2884.

    Welcome Back from the Superintendent! more..

    Read District Curriculum Initiatives for the 2013 School Year from Director of Curriculum. Click here

     
    Emergency School Closings-Click for updated information on emergency school closings.
     
    Community Links-Links to community organizations and resources



     
      
     

    Superintendent's Desk

    Welcome back, Staff & Students.  I look forward to an exciting and rewarding school year, as your new Superintendent.
     
    Dr. K. Patterson, Superintendent, presents to entire staff on the first day of the 2012 school year. Watch Presentation
     
    Superintendents Opening Day "If She Only Knew Me" Video. Watch Now
     

    District News & Announcements

    • Art Matters: A Student Art Exhibition

      The Fine Arts Department at Prairie-Hills Junior High School will showcase a variety of artwork created by its students. Come join us as we view work from student in Art Class and Art Club on May 29th from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Click title for more info

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    • TECH 2013

      Students from Mrs. Butcher's 4th grade class at Fieldcrest School participated in TECH 2013. They presented a project Historical Digital Stories involving Great Chicago Fire. During the tech fair in Springfield, IL, students were greeted by IL Representative William Davis from 30th District. Click title for more info

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    • District Technology Fair 2013 Winners

      Prairie-Hills Elementary School District hosted its 12th Annual Technology Fair on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Prairie-Hills Junior High School. Students from all schools and all grade levels participated in the Tech Fair. Click title for winners

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    • Pre-K Round-Up Child Finding Screenings

      Prairie Hills Early Childhood Staff are hosting Pre-K child finding screenings for ages 3-5. It is a free screening. Click title for more details on scheduling an appointment.

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    • SWAGG Art Exploration Program

      Over 100 students participated in SWAGG Art Exploration Program during month of March. Students learned about photography, silk screen of t-shirts, abstract art, and gourmet cooking. Click title for photo gallery.

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    • Teachers: Get started with Gaggle!

      Gaggle is a great collaboration tool for students and teachers. Students can safely create and share documents, view teacher approved videos, manage assignments online via digital lockers, and participate in discussions, blogs, and much more. Click on title to sign up for Gaggle online webinars.

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    • ISBE Raises ISAT Performance Standards

      ISBE is raising ISAT performance expectations to better align with more rigorous and robust standards. The higher performance standards will help to increase the number of students who are on track for successful entry into college or the workforce. Click title for more details.

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