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School District 162 is comprised of seven schools with a total enrollment of more than 2,900 students in grades pre-K through 8th grade. We are proud of our record of academic achievement. Our Blue Ribbon School, Arcadia Elementary, along with our state spotlight and honor roll schools, join together to form the Southland's most vibrant and dynamic district. Please explore our web site to learn more about 162 and what makes us so proud.
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No School Monday or Tuesday - November 10th and 11th
Happy Sunday! This is a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL for students
Monday, November 10th due to Teacher Institute Day. There is also NO
SCHOOL for students Tuesday, November 11th in honor of Veter. . .
Student Council November 2025 Events!
Please consider participating in and donating to our Student Council
Events! Wednesday is "Camouflage Day"! Wear camouflage in honor of
Veterans Day. See the flyer below.
🎉 CONGRATS: Mr. Ron Harrigan named 2025 Illinois Network of Charter Schools (INCS) High School Teacher of the Year!
INCS HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR: Congratulations to Southlands
own Mr. Ron Harrigan, who has been named the 2025 Illinois Network of
Charter Schools (INCS) High School Teacher of the Year ! Mr. H. . .
Picture Retake Day Reminder - Friday, Nov. 7th
Matteson School Reminders - November 2025
November Dates to Remember: Please check your student's folder
daily. A hard copy was sent home Friday. Don't forget to turn your
clocks back on Sunday!
Parent University: Understanding Standards-Based Grading – Register Now!
Dear Matteson School District 162 Families, You are invited to
join us for our upcoming Parent University focused on
Standards-Based Grading and Reporting . This informative session will
help f. . .
Student Council October 2025 Events!
Please consider participating in and donating to our Student Council
Events! Tuesday is "School Election Day!" Wear Red, White &
Blue. See the flyer below.
📺 Tune In: Southland Choir’s Girls Ensemble to Perform Live on FOX 32! 🎶
District 162 and Southland College Prep Family, Were proud to
announce that the Southland Choirs Girls Ensemble, who performed the
National Anthem at the White Sox game in August, has been invited . . .
No School - Indigenous Peoples' Day - Monday, October 13, 2025
Upcoming Events
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District 162 Leadership
Dr. Blondean Y. Davis, Superintendent
Mr. Ron Bean, Matteson 162 School Board President
162board@sd162.org