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Summit Hill Educational Foundation Presents Trunk or Treat Come and have some spooky fun! October 24, 2026 12:00-2:00 PM Dr. Julian Rogus School 20027 88th Ave., Frankfort Free of charge family event Purchase a trick or treat bag Donations and candy sponsors are welcome! Email SHEF if interested. Cash prizes for top 3 trunks. Please RSVP for planning purposes. Questions? Email shefboard@gmail.com.

SHEF Trunk or Treat

Saturday, Oct. 24, Noon-2p at DJR

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!

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!

Tom Skilling at Indian Trail School with school mascot Scout.

Legendary Meteorologist Tom Skilling Visits Indian Trail School

Trailblazer students featured in WGN TV story

Four SHSD161 staff members were honored during the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) 2026 Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Awards Banquet in Bloomington-Normal this weekend.

SHSD161 staff members honored at ISBE Awards Banquet

The Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Awards Banquet celebrated excellence in education in Illinois

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