district 159 parent portal

Where is School District 159 located?

The theme is Sports Day Elementary School District 159 (the “District”) is located in Cook County, Illinois and serves portions of the communities of Matteson, Richton Park, and Tinley Park. The student population of 1,935 is served by five sites: four grade schools- Woodgate, Armstrong, Yates, Sieden Prairie and one middle school, Colin Powell.

What if I attended pre-K with 159?

Incoming Kindergarten Students- if you attended pre-k with Elementary School District 159 you are considered a new student and must submit all new and current documentation requirements.

What is the theme of District 159 150th anniversary?

This year, we are celebrating our 150th anniversary throughout the year with the theme, “Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future.” Elementary School DIstrict 159 and MTVAC will hold a vaccine clinic party, on Saturday, December 18th from 9am-3pm at Colin Powell Middle School.

Why choose our district?

Our District prides itself on its excellent program offerings including an award-winning band, National Champion Heritage Bowl tradition, and numerous South Suburban junior high school athletic honors.

What county is 159 in Illinois?

About Us. Elementary School District 159 (the “District”) is located in Cook County, Illinois and serves portions of the communities of Matteson, Richton Park, and Tinley Park.

When is the 2021-2022 school year?

Online Registration for the 2021-2022 school year will open on Monday, June 28th. Online Registration is available to returning families. In order to register online you will require a 'Snap Code", the codes were mailed to home addresses and also sent to your email on file.

About Us

Elementary School District 159 (the “District”) is located in Cook County, Illinois and serves portions of the communities of Matteson, Richton Park, and Tinley Park. The student population of 1,935 is served by five sites: four grade schools- Woodgate, Armstrong, Yates, Sieden Prairie and one middle school, Colin Powell.

Recent News

Due to the inclement weather, we will extend e-learning through Thursday, February 3rd. Our goal is to ensure the safety of our students and staff while providing meaningful and continuous instructional opportunities outside of the classroom. Please continue to read your emails for updated information.

Principal's message

Welcome to our school! I am so pleased to welcome our new students as well as our returning students. We have made many recent improvements to our campus and we continue to expand our extra-curricular programs to ensure that all students may make the most of their time and explore a broad variety of interests.