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Common Core by Grade for Parents
District 169 Board of Education and Administration continue to focus on Common Core Standards during the school year.
Welcome to Ford Heights School District 169
A Message from Superintendent Dr. Gregory T. Jackson:
I hope that you have had a wonderful and relaxing summer. The 2026-27 school year promises to be great as we set high expectations for learning and create new opportunities for all students…
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Our Articles
Open House
Please join us for Open House. Get to know your child’s teacher and learn about what they do each day.
How to Prepare for Kindergarten
Many may think that children need to be exposed to academics before going to school, and while this doesn’t hurt, it is important to realize
Welcome Back!
School Starts August 16! We look forward to once again filling our hallways with eager students ready to learn!
Teach Your Child to Show Kindness
Most of the kindness that children learn is from people, mostly their parents, showing kindness to them. Another way that children can learn kindness is
How to Build Fine Motor Skills to Prepare for PreK and Kindergarten
While screens can provide many early learning opportunities, many teachers are noticing that students are coming in with decreased fine motor skills. This can make
Building Strong Parent-School Relationships
Ford Heights aims to build positive relationships with parents to create a successful environment for their children. Students can build confidence, develop a sense of
For Students
We promote equity, empathy, and excellence so our students can reach their fullest potential.