G. Kerkstra Elementary School

10/01/2026

D142 will be hosting a FREE vaccine clinic on October 16, 2026. Check out the flyer to learn more and register.

09/17/2026

Curriculum Night is TONIGHT! 💙💛

We look forward to seeing our Gr. 1–5 families this evening!

🚪 Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Teachers will present the same information during three sessions:
5:40–5:55 p.m.
6:00–6:15 p.m.
6:20–6:35 p.m.

This is a great opportunity to meet all of your child's teachers, hear from them, and learn more about what students will learn and experience this year.

We can’t wait to see you tonight!
Stronger Together!
Kerkstra Proud,
Steve Nendza
Principal

09/16/2026

09/15/2026

We invite you to join us for Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 17, from 5:30–6:45 p.m. for our 1st–5th grade families.

Curriculum Night is an opportunity to learn more about your child’s classroom, what students will be learning this year, and how we can work together to support a great year.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Teachers will present the same information during three sessions throughout the evening, allowing families with more than one child to visit multiple classrooms:

Session 1: 5:40–5:55 p.m.
Session 2: 6:00–6:15 p.m.
Session 3: 6:20–6:35 p.m.

Families are also encouraged to stop by and visit our Art, Library, PE, Special Education, ELL, and Math & Reading Intervention classrooms throughout the evening.

During each session, teachers will share information about what students will learn, what learning looks like in the classroom, ways to support learning at home, and how we will communicate throughout the year.

We look forward to seeing you Thursday evening and continuing to work Stronger Together for our students!

09/12/2026

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⭐️ NATIONAL POLICE WOMAN DAY ⭐️

Today, we celebrate the incredible women of the Oak Forest Police Department — past and present — who dedicate themselves to keeping our community safe. Your courage, compassion, and commitment inspire us all. Thank you for being role models and paving the way for future generations. 💙

08/12/2026

Who's ready for school to start????

News with Mr. Nendza - Welcome Back Edition 2026. Get all the details for a great start to the year!

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01/14/2026

Forest Ridge School District 142 is currently looking for a part time crossing guard! Click the link below to apply!

https://www.applitrack.com/d142/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp

12/15/2025

Holiday Spirit Week!

12/12/2025

December News With Mr. Nendza

Kerkstra - December 12, 2025