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Notice on Annual Application of Lawn Care Products
As part of Forest Ridge School District 142's annual lawn care program, a contractor will be applying weed control chemicals to the turf areas at each school on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024.
Summer Hours
During July, Kerkstra will be closed. We re-open on August 1, 2024, at 7:40 am. Please contact the District office for assistance at (708) 687-3334.
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