Virgil I. Grissom Middle School News
Just a reminder ... Tuesday, June 7 is a Half-Day.
As the school year draws to a close, we bid farewell to the Class of 2022.
KSD 140 observes Memorial Day on Monday, May 30. No school.
The District 140 community was shocked and saddened to learn of the recent tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. Our thoughts and prayers are with the students, staff, and families who have been impacted by this tragic event.
Congratulations to our Grissom May Students of the Month: Albert S., Andrew D., Carli W., Carter M., Emma S., Emma W., Evelyn W., Fareed E., Grace G., Jack C., Parker L., and Spencer R.
Congratulations to our Grissom April Students of the Month: Addyson M., Alyssa K., Ameen J., Anthony R., Blake H., Chaz J., Gabriella M., Jameson V., Lillian D., Molly M., Paola S., and Tyler P.
Students and staff are invited to participate in our Countdown to Summer spirit days May 23 - June 7.
Check out the latest KSD 140 Connection!
Grissom Middle School students will have a new principal when the 2022-23 school year begins in August. Assistant Principal Michael Rumbaugh was selected to lead the school, taking over for Principal Deborah Broadwell, who is retiring at the end of June.
Beginning with the 2022-23 school year, educator Julie Simpson will join KSD 140’s administrative team as the new Assistant Principal of Grissom Middle School.
Congratulations to the 93 seventh-grade students who were recently inducted into the Grissom and Prairie View chapters of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS).
Grissom’s eighth-grade girls’ and boys’ Track & Field teams took third place at the Southwest Interscholastic Conference (SWIC) meet held at Andrew High School on Saturday, May 14.
Online Registration and Residency Verification for the 2022-23 school year ends Wednesday, May 18.
Kirby School District 140 is holding an informational meeting for District families at Fernway Park Elementary School on Tuesday, May 17 at 5:00 pm.
At the May 9 Special Board Meeting, C&H Educational Consultants provided the Board of Education with a report detailing the input gathered from community and staff members at the April 21 and April 28 superintendent search meetings.
Check out the latest KSD 140 Connection!
Kirby School District 140 brought home 13 awards from the annual South Cook Math Bowl held at Prairie State College on April 28 - 29.
The Jazz Band performed for a crowd of over 400 people last Friday at the Illinois Principals Association (IPA) Student Recognition Breakfast at The Odyssey Venue in Tinley Park.
Grissom and Prairie View middle schools will be offering Summer Sports Camps for students in grades 5 - 8.
Show your school spirit!
Just a reminder ... Friday, May 6 is a Half-Day.
Just a few reminders…
C&H Educational Consultants was selected by the D140 Board of Education to help facilitate the search for a new Superintendent. An important part of this process will be gathering feedback from community members at a meeting on Thursday, April 28 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm at Prairie View Middle School.
Registration and Residency Verification for the 2022-23 school year is open online, and an early registration discount will be given to families who register their students and pay their fees or set up a payment plan by Friday, April 29.
The Symphonic Band and the Cadet Band performed at the Illinois Grade School Music Association (IGSMA) State Contest on Saturday, April 23, at Lockport High School.
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