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Fernway Park Elementary School News

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During Red Ribbon Week, schools across the nation join together to promote a drug-free lifestyle and encourage students to make positive, healthy choices. It is an ideal way for communities to unite and take a visible stand against substance abuse.

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When we stand together, no one stands alone! Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange on Unity Day, Wednesday, October 20

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Fernway’s PTO will be hosting their first annual trunk or treat event on Friday, October 29 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m

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KSD 140 observes Columbus Day on Monday, October 11. No school.

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Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held in all KSD 140 elementary and middle schools on Monday, November 22 from 1:00 - 8:00 pm. and Tuesday, November 23 from 8:00 am. - 3:00 pm. Students are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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Show your school spirit! Students and staff are invited to participate in D140s “Spritober” October 1 -29.

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Beginning October 25, Fernway students and staff are invited to participate in Red Ribbon Week.

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During September, members of D140’s Technology & Curriculum (TaC) Team helped students and teachers launch into the new school year with lessons in device care, Logitech Crayons, password/login protocols, and Apple Classroom.

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Just a reminder ... Friday, September 24 is a HALF-DAY. Elementary schools will be dismissed at 11:10 a.m. and middle schools at 12:00 p.m.

Andrew Athlete reading to elementary students

Thanks to the members of Andrew High School's Varsity Athletic Leadership Team (VALT) who came to Fernway on Wednesday, September 15 to read to our elementary students. We really enjoyed your visit!

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D140 students and staff are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue on Friday, September 10 in observance of Patriot Day which is Saturday, September 11.

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Picture day at Fernway will be Wednesday, September 15. Click here to order your c...

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Kirby School District 140 has partnered with the University of Illinois (“Testing Partner”) to test students for COVID-19 infection. This notice provides...

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Just a reminder … KSD 140 celebrates Labor Day on Monday, September 6. No school.

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Check out the latest KSD 140 Connection! The KSD 140 Connection is intended to inform families and foster a connection between school and home. We appreciate your partnership!

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Welcome to the 2021-22 school year! It's great having everyone back in our classrooms. Looking forward to a wonderful year!

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THE BAND IS BACK!

August 25, 2021

Grissom and Prairie View band members concluded Summer Band Camp with a wonderful concert. The 6th Grade Cadet Band members are brand new to playing instruments this year and...

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Welcome to the 2021-22 School Year! Monday, August 23 – Back to School Night for K-5, Preschool and Early Childhood families from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 24 – Back to School Night for Middle School families from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Welcome! KSD 140 elementary principals and kindergarten teachers will meet with kinderg...

Grissom and Prairie View's Parent/Student Walkthrough will be held on Wednesday, Au...

Incoming 6th graders will have the chance to visit Prairie View or Grissom for a "...

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2021-22 Reopening Plan

August 5, 2021

Check out the latest KSD 140 Connection! The KSD 140 Connection is intended to infor...

Important August dates to mark on your calendar: Wednesday, August 11 - Elementar...

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