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If you have not done so already, please be sure to take the 5Essentials Parent Survey by March 11. We must get a 20% parent response rate for our results to be reported.
KSD 140 celebrates Casimir Pulaski Day on Monday, March 7.
Elementary students and staff are invited to celebrate Read Across America by participating in our theme days from February 28 - March 4!
On Friday, February 25, the Centers for Disease Control announced that it no longer requires wearing masks on buses or vans operated by public or private school systems, including early care and education/child care programs.
Coach Mahy gave a heartfelt speech honoring three of our upcoming retirees at the last home basketball game on Thursday, February 24.
The D140 Board of Education approved the 2022-23 School Year Calendar at their February 17 meeting.
D140’s Transportation Department is now using the Bus Bulletin notification system to notify parents/guardians when there are bus delays and schedule changes.
Students and staff are invited to participate in our 2.22.22 Celebration on Tuesday, February 22! Wear tie-dye, ties, or two of anything!
A Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) raffle is held at Grissom Middle School every other week. Students earn tickets from their teachers for exhibiting positive behavior and school spirit.
Due to inclement weather, Thursday, February 17 will be an eLearning Day for all students, teachers, and support staff. All students in PreK through eighth grade will learn remotely from 8 am until 1 pm.
In the annual food drive challenge between District 140's two middle schools, the Patriots edged out the Eagles in their week-long collection of non-perishable food items for Together We Cope.
On Saturday, February 12, Grissom and Prairie View band members participated in the Illinois Grade School Music Association (IGSMA) Solo & Ensemble Contest held at Liberty JHS in New Lenox.
KSD 140 celebrates Presidents' Day on Monday, February 21.
On Friday, February 11, eighty-nine District 140 middle school students attended Breakthrough at Prairie View. Designed to bring youth, community professionals and educators together for a fun evening retreat ...
On behalf of the Board of Education, we are reaching out to our families and staff with an update on KSD 140 practices in response to the court decision in Sangamon County on February 4, 2022.
Congratulations to District 140’s new Spelling Bee Champion James A. James, an eighth-grader from Prairie View correctly spelling the word "parole" and clinched the victory with “compassion”.
Elementary students and staff are invited to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness by participating in our Spirit Week from February 14 - 18!
Check out the latest KSD 140 Connection!
On Friday, a court ruling in Springfield resulted in a temporary restraining order prohibiting the Governor from enforcing his executive orders that require masks for all students, staff, and visitors, as well as requiring mandatory vaccinations or COVID-19 testing for school employees.
Due to the snowstorm this week, the Food Drive Challenge has been extended through Tuesday, February 8.
Just a reminder ... Friday, February 4 is a Half-Day.
It's game on for a great cause! D140 middle schools are competing against each other to see which school can bring in the most non-perishable food items for the Together We Cope Food Pantry.
Breakthrough will be held at Prairie View Middle School on Friday, February 11 from 5:00 – 9:00 pm.
Due to weather, District 140 will remain closed on Thursday, February 3 and eLearning will continue for all students, teachers, and support staff.
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