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About Us

Teachers pose proudly outside of school

Fernway Park Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade students from Orland Park and Orland Hills, IL. We are committed to working in partnership with our community to build a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment where students are equipped with skills for life and learning. 

Mascot: Falcons
School Colors: Red and Black
First Opened: 1961

School Hours:

  • Students (K-5): 7:55 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.
  • Half-Day Kindergarten: 7:55 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.
  • AM Early Childhood: 7:55 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
  • PM Early Childhood: 11:50 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.
  • AM KSD 140 Preschool: 8:10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
  • PM KSD 140 Preschool: 11:40 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Please note: School starts at 7:55 a.m. Students should not be dropped off before 7:45 a.m. If tardy, please accompany your child to the office and check him/her in.

  • School Year Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Summer Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. During the summer, we are closed for lunch from 11:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Our offices are also closed on all Fridays in July and the first Friday in August.

Half-Day Schedule:

  • All K-5 (Including Half-Day Kindergarten): 7:55 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.
  • AM Early Childhood: 7:55 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.
  • PM Early Childhood: 9:45 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.
  • AM KSD 140 Preschool: 8:10 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.
  • PM KSD 140 Preschool: 9:40 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.

Lunch Schedule:

  • 4th and 5th Grade: 10:40 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
  • 1st and 2nd Grade: 11:25 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
  • Kindergarten and 3rd Grade: 12:10 p.m. - 12.50 p.m.

Before and After School Care

Ivy League provides before and after school care in all D140 elementary schools. Please visit Ivy League for information regarding pricing, hours, and registration.

Important Phone Numbers:

  • Fernway School: 708-349-3810
  • District Office: 708-532-6462
  • Special Services: 708-532-8537
  • Transportation: 708-532-8539

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