School District 146

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School District 146

District 146 is home to Memorial, Fulton, Fierke, Kruse and Central Middle School. The District serves Tinley Park, Orland Park and Oak Forest.

Please review our Social Media Policy: http://district146.org/social-media Community Consolidated School District 146 is located in a diverse, middle-class suburban area, 25 miles southwest of Chicago. The District encompasses 10 square miles, and serves parts of Tinley Park, Oak Forest and Orland Park District 146 is a Pre K-8 elementary school district with an enrollment of approximately 2400 st

udents. Consisting of four elementary schools and one middle school, the district offers a full array of special services designed to meet the individual needs of each child. Annual screenings for preschool and kindergarten, as well as activities program for expectant mothers and families with children from birth to age five (5), are offered to those residing in the district. Central Middle School: A Grade 6-8 middle school with an enrollment of about 800 students. The building was built in 2001 and it serves as the feeder school for all elementary buildings. Fulton School: Fulton School located in Tinley Park was one of the first schools in District 146. In June 2008 Fulton was torn down to make way for a new Pre K-5 school for approximately 550 students. Fulton reopened in August 2009. Fierke Education Center: Fierke Education Center, the only district school in Oak Forest, is a Pre K-5 school with an enrollment of approximately 330, originally built in the open classroom format popular in the 70s. In 2003 it underwent a major renovation and is now a traditional classroom school. Kruse Education Center: Kruse Education Center is the sister school to Fierke. It is a Pre K-5 school with an enrollment of approximately 350 and the only district school in Orland Park. It was built in 1972 and was renovated in 2002. Memorial School: Memorial School was built in 1961. It is a Pre K-5 school with an enrollment of approximately 330 students and was the focus of renovations in 2010. Due to a construction strike, completion of the renovations by August 2010 were impossible so Memorial school students and staff relocated to Sandidge School for the 2010-2011 school year, and then returned to Memorial for the opening of the 2011-2012 school year.

09/04/2026

Enjoy your long Labor Day weekend! We will see our students back on Wednesday, September 9!

08/25/2026

This morning, the District came together for our second Institute Day of the Year! Dr. Stawick kicked the morning off with an address that was followed by building-specific PD. Let the school year begin!

08/20/2026

Earlier this year, we welcomed Dr. Laura Kiel-Taff to the Administration Center as our new Special Education Coordinator!

Dr. Kiel-Taff will be recognizable to many as she was an LBS at Central for the last 10 years. With 15 years of experience in education, we are thrilled to have her expertise in her new position!

08/17/2026

The District has openings for a Long Term Middle School Reading Interventionist Sub, a Part-time Elementary LBS, and a Food Service Floater!

Visit district146.org/employment for more information!

08/14/2026

Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Sage, who will be serving all of our schools as a Board Certified Behavior Specialist!

Mrs. Sage says, "I’m excited about getting to know the students and blending my ideas and strategies with the district’s."

Welcome to District 146!

08/13/2026

Can you believe the first day is so close!? Mark your calendars for these opening week events!

08/12/2026

Despite yesterday’s storms forcing a change of plans, nothing could dampen the enthusiasm as we welcomed our newest District 146 Staff Members!

08/11/2026

Are you looking to be a substitute teacher or paraprofessional? Learn more at our Meet-and-Greet on August 17 at Fulton School!

08/04/2026

Are you out at National Night Out? Swing by and get some D146 swag!

08/03/2026

Tonight's Board of Education Committee of the Whole Meeting has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be on Monday, August 10 at 6 p.m. at the District Administration Center.

Address

6611 171st Street
Tinley Park, IL
60477

Telephone

+17086144500

Website

http://www.district146.org/

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