News & Announcements

The cold and flu season is upon us. To help prevent the spread of these and
other viruses, it is important to follow some simple guidelines.

On April 4, 2023, Hille Middle School will be used as a polling place for local municipal elections. To ensure the utmost safety and security, Hille Middle School students will have an eLearning Day.  All other Forest Ridge 142 schools will be in person on April 4, 2023, which includes Ridge Early Childhood Center, Kerkstra Elementary and Foster Elementary schools.

District 142 is excited and pleased to welcome back Mr. Steve Nendza to the District 142 family as the new Principal of Kerkstra Elementary School.

We are hiring! The District is looking for additional Certified Substitute Teachers for the upcoming school year.

The holiday spirit has taken over the halls of Forest Ridge schools!

For interested district families, Forest Ridge School District 142 is offering a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for anyone 5-11 years old on Monday, November 22 in partnership with Jewel-Osco Pharmacy.

We have become aware of a circulating, nationwide TikTok posting stating “school shooting and bomb threats for every school in the USA even elementary” that mentions tomorrow’s date, December 17, 2021.

Pfizer Vaccine Now Approved for Children Ages 5 and older!