Independence Junior High School

Early Dismissal Reminder: Wednesday, March 11 is an early dismissal day. All schools dismiss at 1:15 pm. Please plan accordingly!

12 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

District 128 Parents & Guardians - please consider taking the Illinois 5Essentials Survey for Parents. To do so, click on the following link: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/. Thank you so much!

2 days ago, Palos Heights 128

Just a reminder that tomorrow (February 23, 2021) is a District Institute Day. There is NO SCHOOL for our students.

3 days ago, Palos Heights 128

Click on the following link to view our District 128 News for February - https://mailchi.mp/3d4f6a423343/feb2021

6 days ago, Palos Heights 128

Buses 1 and 7 are definitely running 5-10 minutes late this morning, Thursday, February 18.

7 days ago, Merryl Brownlow

Road conditions are slick this morning. Buses may run late as they safely navigate the roads.

7 days ago, Merryl Brownlow

Due to the inclement weather, ALL District 128 SCHOOLS and OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2021. Parks and Recreation Fun Day Care Program will remain open for those needing child care. Please check your email for details.

10 days ago, Merryl Brownlow

Happy Presidents' Day! Please check your email for a weather-related message that went out yesterday and stay tuned for updates.

10 days ago, Merryl Brownlow

Click below to read our most recent newsletter to learn more about what is going on in District 128. Also, check out the great work Sarah Martin is doing to find a cure for ALS. Sarah is this month's Alumni Spotlight! https://mailchi.mp/44c23777c8fe/january2021

27 days ago, Palos Heights 128

Due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, all Palos Heights School District 128 schools and offices will be CLOSED on Tuesday, January 26. Today (January 26) will be a non-attendance day for our students. Palos Heights Parks & Recreation will be open for child care.

about 1 month ago, Palos Heights 128

We are continuing to monitor the evolving weather conditions. We will not make a decision regarding school closure until early morning. We will make the decision no later than 6:00 AM. Please check your email for additional details regarding the possibility of a closure.

about 1 month ago, Merryl Brownlow

Preschool and Kindergarten Registration: Mark your calendars! District 128 Preschool and Kindergarten registration will take place on March 4, 2021.

about 1 month ago, Palos Heights 128

We are excited to confirm our return to in-person learning scheduled for Tuesday, January 19, 2021! Can't wait to see our students back in classrooms. Please remember your symptom check form as your ticket in the door. See you next week!

about 1 month ago, Merryl Brownlow

REMOTE LEARNING in District 128 will continue through Friday, January 15. Our anticipated return to IN-PERSON LEARNING is Tuesday, January 19. Please check your email for additional information from Dr. Brownlow.

about 1 month ago, Palos Heights 128

District 128 Families - please check your email for a message from Dr. Brownlow regarding COVID metrics and potentially extending our adaptive pause and remaining remote into next week. Thank you.

about 1 month ago, Palos Heights 128

Palos Heights School District 128 Preschool Screening Monday, January 25, 2021 from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM for all children 3 - 5 years of age that reside in School District 128. Please call 708-597-1285 between 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM to set up an appointment beginning January 06, 2021

about 1 month ago, Palos Heights 128

Happy New Year to all! Just a reminder that Wednesday, January 6 through Friday, January 8 are Remote Learning Days for all students. We are anticipating a return to in-person instruction on Monday, January 11, 2021. Please stay tuned to email for any relevant updates this week.

about 1 month ago, Merryl Brownlow

District 128 Families, be on the lookout for your PFA and your school's mascot in Santa's Parade thru Palos Heights! Cheer them on as they pass by! Thanks to the support of our community leaders, Palos Fire Protection, Palos Heights Fire Department, Palos Heights Police Department, Office of Public Works, Palos Heights Parks and Recreation Department, and our amazing community, Santa and friends will kickoff the parade at 12 p.m on December 19, 2020 and will weave their way around town. Please wear masks and remain socially-distant!

2 months ago, Palos Heights 128

D128 is excited to welcome our students back to school on Monday morning!! Please remember to have your symptom check form completed and signed as your ticket in the door or to load the bus. See you all in the morning! #d128proud!

2 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

Check your email for our latest D128 in 128 where we discuss the different communication tools we utilize here in District 128!

3 months ago, Palos Heights 128

Check out our latest D128 in 128 where we discuss the different communication tools we utilize here in District 128! https://bit.ly/2JYWwin

3 months ago, Palos Heights 128

Remote Learning will continue until December 11, 2020. Students return to in-person learning on December 14, 2020.

3 months ago, Palos Heights 128

Please check your email for an important message regarding our plan to return in person on Monday, December 14!!

3 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

Check out this month's District 128 News! https://mailchi.mp/0891dff8a079/december2020

3 months ago, Palos Heights 128

NOTE: Adaptive pause and remote learning extended one week with an anticipated return date of Monday, December 14, 2020. Check your email for a detailed explanation.

3 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

District 128 has extended its Adaptive Pause through Friday, December 4, 2020. We are hoping to welcome students back in person on Monday, December 7, 2020. Details were sent via email. Please stay tuned to your email for future updates. Happy Thanksgiving!

3 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

Please check your email for an update regarding our current Adaptive Pause and Remote Learning Model.

3 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

Good evening everyone! We apologize if you tuned in at 6:30 PM to watch the live stream of our District 128 Board of Education Meeting on YouTube. A worldwide outage occurred on YouTube starting right before our meeting and caused our stream to buffer and not stream consistently. The entire meeting was recorded and is posted on the homepage of our website. Sorry for the inconvenience and thanks for understanding!

4 months ago, Palos Heights 128

Please take a moment to enjoy our 2020 virtual Veterans Day program by using the address: https://youtu.be/MIZQx5iZbwE

4 months ago, Kevin Kirk

All District 128 families should check email for two important messages, one regarding Parent-Teacher Conferences and one regarding an important COVID alert related to our learning model. Stay tuned to email for additional updates later this week. Reminder, NO SCHOOL TOMORROW. Schools are closed for Election Day.

4 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

Please check your email for an important message regarding updated guidance related to masks. Neck gaiters and neck warmers are no longer acceptable under the new IDPH/ISBE guidelines.

4 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

Please check your email for an important update from District 128.

4 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

Check out the News Section of the website for the PFA Virtual Costume Contest information!

4 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

Reminder Erin's Law Parent Night Presentation for Grades 1-8 is tonight at 6:30 p.m.! The link to the Zoom session is posted on our District webpage. Hope to "see" you there!

5 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

On Thursday, October 8 at 6:30 PM, Victor Pacini will be hosting a virtual parent information night on the Be Seen and Heard© curriculum. Parents, please check your email as the Zoom link and information has been shared with you!

5 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

Our phone carrier has informed us that our phone lines are back up and operating. If you need to contact your student's school, you may return to calling the main office. Thanks for your patience and understanding during the outage.

5 months ago, Palos Heights 128

We received a message that our phone outage is not expected to be resolved until late Thursday afternoon. Please continue to use email for immediate assistance. Your building contacts are pasted below. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding. Independence Jr. High School: -Dr. Kevin Kirk - kkirk@palos128.org -Trudy Walta - twalta@palos128.org Indian Hill -Cathy Leslie - cleslie@palos128.org -Cindy Drabeck - cdrabeck@palos128.org Chippewa -Mary Lynn Duff - mduffy@palos128.org -Kim Patla - kpatla@palos128.org Navajo -Kaitlin Curran - kcurran@palos128.org -Pam Koutras - pkoutras@palos128.org

5 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

Hello District 128 Families! Unfortunately, our District 128 phone lines are currently down. If you need immediate assistance at your student's school, please email your building principal and/or secretary. We will be in communication when the phone lines are back up and active. Independence Jr. High School: -Dr. Kevin Kirk - kkirk@palos128.org -Trudy Walta - twalta@palos128.org Indian Hill -Cathy Leslie - cleslie@palos128.org -Cindy Drabeck - cdrabeck@palos128.org Chippewa -Mary Lynn Duff - mduffy@palos128.org -Kim Patla - kpatla@palos128.org Navajo -Kaitlin Curran - kcurran@palos128.org -Pam Koutras - pkoutras@palos128.org Thank you for your patience and understanding!

5 months ago, Palos Heights 128

District 128 students will return to in-person instruction on Monday, September 21. Please check your email for our latest communication or click on the following link: https://mailchi.mp/636f1aa903ed/september16-return

5 months ago, Jason Smit

An update regarding the monitoring of metrics related to in-person and remote learning was just sent via email. If you do not see it in your inbox, please check your junk or spam folders to be sure you are receiving district communication.

6 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

Please check your email for an important message regarding a temporary change from in-person instruction to remote for next week. The details are in the email. There is no school for students on Monday. Staff will take a Remote Learning Planning Day. Instruction will resume remotely on Tuesday. I know this is disappointing for many, but health and safety have to come first.

6 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

Please check your email for an important message regarding monitoring COVID metrics and planning forward. Thank you!

6 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

Please check out our latest Back to School Communication here: https://mailchi.mp/9ca5ad7090e1/welcome-message. This message also went out via email.

6 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

In case you missed it in your email, here is a link to the Welcome Back District Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/51cce330cb88/welcome-to-the-2020-2021-school-year

7 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

Welcome Back to the 2020-2021 School Year! The first day for students is FRIDAY, AUGUST 21. It is a half-day with an 11:15 AM dismissal time. Please stay tuned to email, as back to school information from the district office, the technology department and the buildings will be forthcoming this week and next.

7 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

Please check your email for information related to last evening's Board Meeting presentation and updated information for fall.

7 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

Reminder Board of Education Remote Meeting this evening. Here is the link to the live streaming beginning at 6:30 p.m. Click Here: https://youtu.be/LfVzcoo59qA

8 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

Fall Update - An email was sent this morning to all families with links to the latest updates regarding fall planning. Stay safe and be well.

8 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

An email went out yesterday with a summary of our Fall Family Survey Feedback & FAQ. It also contained information regarding the need to hold the Board Meeting remotely on July 14 due to social distancing requirements. Here is the link to view the meeting on Tuesday: https://youtu.be/LfVzcoo59qA. If you did not receive the email, please contact your school, as it indicates an error in the registration database.

8 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

An email message just went out with a link to a survey for all families registered for Fall 2020. If you did not see the email in your inbox, then please email your building principal, as your email is not properly entered into the registration system. You can still access the survey for Grades K-8, by clicking here: https://forms.gle/8Ro7ZHTYQGr8MoAH8. The preschool survey can be accessed by clicking here: https://forms.gle/oouEWuUeHgsbopCY6

8 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

Please stay tuned for a Fall Planning Survey going out to families this week!! You will have the opportunity to provide your input on our tentative plans for reopening schools this fall. The survey will remain open until July 8, 2020. Link will be sent via push notification, posted on Facebook and went via Email.

8 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

The District 128 Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting on July 14, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at the District Office. We will post the agenda 48 hours before the meeting as a link on our website and on the doors of all school facilities.

8 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

A planning update message was sent out via email. You can also click here to view: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v6WNxjjjjgpI9cPNSHmXh_cUWDDeFi23/view?usp=sharing

8 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

REGISTRATION FEE EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS TODAY! Click Here to pay fees online: https://palos128.revtrak.net/

9 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

New Student Registration - If you know of families new to D128, please have them contact the respective school or District Office to schedule a registration appointment! We are not scheduling a Walk-in Day due to the restrictions related to large gatherings and social distancing. We are taking registration by appointment all summer long! Any returning families needing assistance, may also schedule by appointment!

9 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

Congrats again to the Class of 2020! Here is a link to the May 2020 newsletter that was just sent out via email: https://mailchi.mp/80223e7dda3e/district128newsletter-4222665

9 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

Weekly update went out on Friday via email. Stay on the lookout for monthly newsletter this week. Our amazing choir video was just posted to Facebook! Check it out here as well: https://youtu.be/Agfpr-_48Ig

9 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

D128's Got Talent is here! Click the link to see the show: https://youtu.be/Q9iFYxWnZCE

10 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

A weekly update email went out via email this afternoon. Here is the link to our weekly E-Learning VIdeo: https://youtu.be/RnAEPHVLIYI Happy Mothers' Day Weekend!

10 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

Thanks AMAZING students for sharing the love for our staff in this "Heartfelt video tribute! Get the tissue ready! This is why we do this work! https://youtu.be/TOQ_ahFvZmc

10 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

This week's Get Your Tie Dye On E-Learning Video: https://youtu.be/RbkvWL1128o. Next week's theme is chalk art! Remember no E-Learning on Monday!

10 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

Beautiful day today! Hope you all enjoyed the sun. An email regarding the information from Governor Pritzker's press conference went out via email this evening. Just posting here in case you have not seen it.

10 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

To see this week's crazy hat and E-learning video, click here: https://youtu.be/K3GbzwzY6lk. Next week is a Tie Dye theme. Email your pictures to Mrs. Lynch: blynch@plaos128.org!

10 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

The April Monthly Newsletter should be in your email inbox via Mailchimp! You can also click here to access it: https://mailchi.mp/263e38a7120b/district128newsletter-4209557

10 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

No School (E-Learning) Tomorrow - Teacher Remote Learning Planning Day. Enjoy the beautiful weather.

10 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

Please check your email for an important message regarding extended school closure if you haven't already. Here is today's video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNo52lY871w&feature=emb_logo&disable_polymer=true Stay tuned as we shift to weekly videos with a theme next week!

10 months ago, Merryl Brownlow

April 15 E-Learning Video is live! Click Here: https://youtu.be/SLKQByPsZ48 We love seeing all your smiling faces, even if only remotely. Email Mrs. Lynch your photos: blynch@palos128.org or add them at the link on the website E-Learning page. #d128proud #wherechildrenarefirst