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All Kids Can Apple Logo

The Kirby Educational "Cookie Jar" Foundation is now offering All Kids Can spiritwear to District families. All orders will be shipped to Keller Elementary for distribution two to three weeks after the sale closes.

winning smg teams

After picking stocks that propelled them to the front of the class, students from Grissom Middle School took first, second, and third place in the Grades 4-8 division of the fall session of The Stock Market Game (SMG), an online portfolio simulation competition. The teams invested ...

student posing on the red carpet

On Thursday, January 23rd, Fernway’s preschool students participated in the school’s annual fashion show. Before each student took a walk down the red carpet, they informed the audience of the various features of the clothes that they were wearing.

band members in gym

District 140 Beginning Band members performed before a packed gymnasium at Prairie View Middle School on January 22nd. Fifth grade band members from Bannes, Fernway, Keller, McAuliffe and Millennium comprised the over 130 person ensemble ...

january's ssac participants

Thanks to Prairie View’s Anand Erdenesaikhan, Mark Flisk, Brayden Guzak, Allie Krueger, Emily Rizzo, and Carson Solomon for participating in our January Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC) meeting. Chosen for ...

principal cosentino with spelling bee champs

Congratulations to District 140’s new Spelling Bee Champion Gabriel Paderon! Gabriel, a fourth grader from Millennium Elementary, clinched the victory by correctly spelling ...

nonperishable food items

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 Tinley Park Food Pantry. Students are encouraged to bring in donations between January 27th and January 31st.

breakthrough graphic with students holding hands

Breakthrough (formerly known as Operation Snowflake) will be held at Prairie View Middle School on Friday, February 21st from 5:00 – 9:00 pm. Registration forms and a $25 fee are due by Friday, February 7th.

business department

The Association of School Business Officials International has awarded Kirby School District 140 its Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) for excellence in budget presentation during the 2019-20 budget year. This is the 15th consecutive year that the District has achieved this distinction.

photo and quote from MLK

KSD 140 honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. No school on Monday, January 20th.

basketball team and coaches

Our Special Olympics Basketball Team won a silver medal at the Algonquin Tournament on Sunday, January 12. Athletes representing D140 were ...

superintendent and students

In an effort to expand opportunities for student voice, the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC) meets regularly throughout the school year and allows the superintendent to gather feedback directly from D140 students.

smiling students in class

Please share your thoughts to help improve our schools!

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Welcome Back! (revised)

January 7, 2020

We would like to commend our students and staff for their hard work and dedication duri...

smiling teachers

Engaged professionals. Equipped innovators. Empowered educators. Bring on 2020!

special olympics creed

Please show your support for our athletes as they play their middle school peers on Thursday, January 9th at Grissom Middle School.

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Happy Holidays! 2019

December 19, 2019

As Winter Break approaches, we would like to thank the students, staff, parents, and community members who contribute so much in helping create an atmosphere of excellence in KSD 140.

students joyfully playing with scarves

Just a reminder ... Friday, December 20th is a Half-Day.

students packing boxes

On Monday, December 2nd and Tuesday, December 3rd, Prairie View's eighth grade teams went on a field trip to Aurora to volunteer their time at Feed My Starving Children, an organization who's mission is to provide nutritious meals to children worldwide.

I hope everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable Thanksgiving break with family and friends. As we ease into winter, I would like to talk about how and when we decide to close school due to inclement weather.

parenting in the digital age graphic

D140 parents are invited to a Parenting the Digital Generation presentation at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, December 9th at Prairie View Middle School.

sheet music with holly and bells

Looking to add some holiday pep to your step? Check out our upcoming D140 band and chorus winter performances!

basketball team huddle

Best of luck to our Special Olympics basketball team as they face off against the South Holland/Phoenix School District with two games this December!

teacher with four students

Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled in all KSD 140 elementary and middle schools on Monday, November 25 from 1 - 8 p.m. and Tuesday, November 26 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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D140 students, teachers, and parents will be given the opportunity to weigh in on school climate and learning conditions by taking the Illinois 5Essentials survey.

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