D161 STEAM Night Draws Record Number Of Families

FLOSSMOOR, IL — While the weather Feb. 13 was bitterly cold, Flossmoor School District 161’s STEAM Night was nothing short of electrifying. A record number of families dove into an evening of hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities—proving that learning is always cool, no matter the temperature.

"Flossmoor School District 161’s first combined STEAM Night brought the community together for a night of hands-on learning," said Amabel Crawford, Director of Learning and Instruction for Flossmoor School District 161. "Students and teachers from all four elementary schools, along with Parker Junior High’s STEAM Club, participated. Families explored STEAM’s impact on daily life and the future, making it a memorable night."

Elementary STEAM teachers Andrea Beaty, Staci Klein, and Scott Olsson collaborated alongside enthusiastic student volunteers. Parker Junior High STEAM Club coordinator Deonna Randle-El Chielo was supported by dedicated National Junior Honor Society volunteers.

This year’s event also featured exciting interactive exhibits from outstanding community partners. The Homewood Science Center was on-site, signing students up for their Girls STEAM Ahead event. Students from Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s Anatomy and Physiology class, along with their teacher Corinne Zimmerman, gave future scientists a closer look at the wonders of health science. Project SYNcERE brought their STEM in Motion Tinker Lab, offering a dynamic hands-on experience.

No great event is complete without delicious food. Guests enjoyed tasty bites from Juancho’s Tacos, George’s Shrimp and Chicken on Wheels, and sweet treats from Flossmoor’s own D’s Cookie Dough Company.

Rain, snow, or shine, STEAM Night continues to spark curiosity and creativity in Flossmoor School District 161.

This was a submitted press release.