Ford Heights School District 169 Office: (708) 758-1370

School Closing and Delay Information

In the event of a closing or delay, news will be sent to media outlets and robo calls will be made. Also, please check our website for more information.

Ford Heights Enhances Literacy Instruction

Early education consists of foundational skills needed to perform harder skills in the future. The stronger these skills are in students, the more likely they are to have success. This means that curriculum must be structured and follow a system that has been proven to be successful. FHSD169 is implementing this type of curriculum this […]

8 Tips to Keep Kids Germ-Free at School

Kids love to be close and share everything, even germs. Here are some quick tips to help students reduce the spread of germs at school.  Wash your Hands– Wash hands in warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds. Sing the alphabet song once to help with timing. Don’t Share– Send extra supplies so students […]

Returning/Transfer Student Registration Dates and Information

*Registration will take place at Medgar Evers Primary Academic Center  Thursday, August 4,  9am-5pm Friday, August 5, 10am-3pm  Late registration is Monday, August 8 and Tuesday, August 9 8am-3pm (Cottage and Medgar).  *COVID-19 clinic for vaccination and boosters will take place on Friday, August 5 during registration. *Child Find will take place at Medgar Evers […]

Be prepared for the First Day of School

Shop from the teacher’s supply list Sharpen all of the pencils Turn in forms on time Return to a school bedtime routine Label all of your child’s things Keep reading at home each day Teach your children about safety when traveling to and from school Help your children understand bus etiquette Remind your kids that […]

10 Great Summer Read Alouds

Reading out loud to your child can not only be a great way to bond, but it can be a great way for your child to learn to read or hold on to those skills they learned this past year and avoid the summer slide. Here are some great books that your child might enjoy.  […]

Words Matter

As parents and even teachers, it can be easy to default to certain phrases that we heard as children. Research has shown over the years that words truly matter and some slight changes can completely change the outcome that we’re looking for. Here are some examples.  Instead of: “Be quiet.” “What a mess!” “Do you […]

Sleep and Learning

Many studies have been done that link sleep and learning. Researchers have found that well-rested minds are able to learn more easily and retain more information. So, how much sleep does your child need?          1-3 years old           12-14 hours per day          3-6 years old         […]