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Virgil I. Grissom Middle School News

Fall Spirit Week

Show your school spirit! Student Council invites students and staff to participate in our Fall Spirit Week, November 7 -11.

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Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held in all KSD 140 elementary and middle schools on Monday, November 21, and Tuesday, November 22.

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Today, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released Kirby School District 140’s annual Report Card. The Report Card shows how well our District is progressing on a wide range of educational goals.

Members of the Prairie View Boys’ Softball team were recognized at the October Board of Education meeting for their SWIC Tournament Championship win.

Fire Prevention Poster Contest Winners

Congratulations to this year’s winners of the Tinley Park Fire Department’s Annual Fire Prevention Poster Contest. This year's theme was “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.”

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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.

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Grissom’s Student Council is sponsoring Socktober through Tuesday, October 25.

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Several D140 musicians were selected to perform in the Illinois Music Educators Association (ILMEA) Junior Honor Band, Orchestra, and Jazz Band Festivals.

Students of the Month

Congratulations to our Grissom October Students of the Month: Mohammad A., Naomi B., Sophia C., Abdul D., Jade H., Sadeen H., Ben K., Reese K., Delaney M., Angelo S., Nonta S., and Mohammed Z.

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Roughly 160 band members from Grissom and Prairie View joined the Andrew Marching Thunderbolts for the football pregame show on Friday, October 14.

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Due to inclement weather, D140's Walk & Roll to School Day has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 13, 2022!

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KSD 140 observes Columbus Day on Monday, October 10.

On Wednesday, October 5, the KSD 140 Jazz Ensemble performed at Heroes West in Lemont.

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What an exciting week for our Grissom and Prairie View Girls’ Softball teams!

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On Thursday, September 28, Grissom and Prairie View girls’ and boys’ softball teams faced off in the District’s annual Crosstown Classic.

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Important Calendar Change!

September 22, 2022

This year, D140's Winter Break will begin with a Half Day on Thursday, December 22. Elementary schools will be dismissed at 11:10 am, and middle schools will be dismissed at noon.

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Kirby School District 140 will have three (3) four-year seats available on our seven-member Board of Education.

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D140 students and staff are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue on Friday, September 9, in observance of Patriot Day (Sunday, September 11).

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The 2022 NFL season kicks off on Thursday, September 8, and we’d like to celebrate with a districtwide Spirit Day!

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Just a reminder … KSD 140 celebrates Labor Day on Monday, September 5.

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