Thornton Fractional High School District 215

04/10/2026

🤩 📣 Calling all educators and educational support staff! Drop by Central Middle School in Tinley Park tomorrow (Saturday 4/12) to discuss the opportunities available with Thornton Fractional High School District 215 schools and 25+ stellar south suburban school districts! Join the T.F. North 🌠 and T.F. South 🐺 teams now! 🏫 🤩 📣

03/27/2026

The safety of our communities, students and families are the focus. Take a moment to read this important community awareness information from the Lansing Illinois Police Department and discuss it with your children. Remember, if you see something say something.

03/13/2026

Did you see TF South student Isaiah Allen on WGN Morning News yesterday?! He received the Chuck D Award for Radical Lyricism from the Rooted & Radical Youth Poetry Festival and will be performing at the Ramova Theatre this Sunday evening. You can experience his singular style here! TFD 215 Proud!

The Rooted & Radical Youth Poetry Festival is a 6-week literary fest engaging youth, educators, and schools in the power of poetry through workshops, performances, and a culminating award-winning showcase. Director of programming, Elly Leman and student Isaiah joined us with details on the finals. M...

03/05/2026

The TFD 215 community is invited and encouraged to attend the TF Center Principal forum with the two principal finalists, Monday, March 9th at 6 p.m. in the TF Center Community Room. During this moderated event, you will hear firsthand how the candidates respond to questions from TF Center students, parents and staff. YOU CAN HELP by pre-submitting anonymous questions at this link https://bit.ly/40Mq1HS before 2 p.m. on Monday, March 9th. These questions will be used to facilitate the discussion process during the forum. We expect the event to last about an hour. We hope to see you there and thank you for your questions in advance! Let your voice be heard!

02/18/2026

The TFD 215 community is invited and encouraged to attend the TF South Principal forum with the two principal finalists, Monday, February 23rd at 6 p.m. in the TF South auditorium. During this moderated event, you will hear firsthand how the candidates respond to questions from our community. YOU CAN HELP by pre-submitting anonymous questions by scanning the QR code. Fill out the form before 2 p.m. on Monday, February 23rd. These questions will be used to facilitate the discussion process during the forum. We expect the event to last about an hour. We hope to see you there and thank you for your questions in advance! Let your voice be heard!

02/13/2026

At approximately 12:30 p.m. today at TF South, roughly 50 students initiated an unscheduled walkout to protest ICE. This action was neither planned nor authorized by T.F. South administration, as we had already been working with student leaders to coordinate a structured educational protest for later this month. As students exited the building, the fire alarm sounded. The Lansing Fire Department has confirmed that the alarm was not activated by a student. Administrators, security personnel, faculty, and staff were present throughout the fire evacuation, and students returned to the building promptly. Prior to the walkout, one altercation occurred between two male students; staff intervened immediately and resolved the situation quickly. The school day concluded without further incident.

02/09/2026

YOU have an opportunity to engage with the finalists for the new principal for Thornton Fractional South! Please join us on Monday, February 23rd for a candidate forum/meet and greet in the TF South Auditorium at 6 p.m. as TF South embarks on new levels of aspiration and Red Wolves’ traditions. Bring your questions and your discussion topics to TF South on February 23rd for this enthusiastic conversation.

01/25/2026

E-Learning Day for Monday, January 26, 2026

Given the predicted extreme cold weather, Interim Superintendent Williams has declared an E-Learning day for Monday, January 26, 2026. In accordance with the district’s E-Learning Plan, students will not report to school in person but will participate in virtual learning from home. During this E-Learning day, all District 215 buildings will be closed, and no in-person athletic and activity practices or competitions will take place. Students must complete the E-Learning Attendance Link available in Schoology by 10 a.m. (under “recent feed” in Schoology as a posted update). If your student is sick or otherwise absent, a parent should still call your school’s attendance line. School will be in session on Tuesday, January 27th. Thank you for your cooperation.

01/22/2026

Given the predicted extreme cold weather, Interim Superintendent Williams has declared an E-Learning day for Friday, January 23, 2026. In accordance with the district’s E-Learning Plan, students will not report to school in person but will participate in virtual learning from home. During this E-Learning day, all District 215 buildings will be closed, and no in-person athletic and activity practices or competitions will take place. Students must complete the E-Learning Attendance Link available in Schoology by 10 a.m. (under “recent feed” in Schoology as a posted update). If your student is sick or otherwise absent, a parent should still call your school’s attendance line. Thank you for your cooperation.

11/26/2025

Message from President Terrazas and Board:

We are pleased to announce that during last night’s board of education meeting, the board unanimously voted to appoint Mr. Raymond Williams as superintendent for 2026 and 2027. Mr. Williams brings over 31 years of experience in the district starting as a teacher at North, leading to dean, assistant principal for building control, assistant principal for PPS at North, principal at Center, interim superintendent, culminating in tonight’s appointment as superintendent.

As a board we are excited by the energy, focus and vision Mr. Williams brings to this new role, and we look forward to being partners with him in moving the district forward to being the best possible for our students, communities and staff.

Congratulations Mr. Williams and we wish everyone a joyful and safe Thanksgiving!

11/19/2025

STOP BY WENDY'S TODAY!! (17100 S. Torrence, Lansing) for the benefit of TFD215 student scholarships. 30% of all supporter sales will be donated back to IFT Local 683 Education Foundation NFP when guests show the event flyer or mention the fundraiser at the time of ordering. Ordering Options: Drive-Thru, Dine-In, or Carry-Out