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Virgil I. Grissom Middle School News

School crossing guards pose proudly outside

Each week, we post a collection of candid photos celebrating the moments that make our ...

Patriot Day - September 11 - Wear Red, White and Blue

D140 students and staff are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue on Wednesday, Septe...

Keeping schools safe safety drills

As Illinois State Statute requires, our schools participate in fire, severe weather, bu...

Boy and girl kindergarten students smile while wearing glow in the dark hats and glasses for glow party

Each week, we post a collection of candid photos celebrating the moments that make our ...

Congratulations Grissom recognized as Apple Distinguished School

Great news! We are pleased to announce that Grissom Middle School has been recognize...

Grissom Picture Day - Wednesday, September 4

Picture Day at Grissom is Wednesday, September 4. Van Gogh offers prepaid ordering onli...

Grissom Hot Lunch Orders Due August 30

Hot Lunch orders for the first half of the year are due by Friday, August 30, 2024. ...

No School- Monday September 2 - Labor Day

There is no school on Monday, September 2. Enjoy the long weekend!

Heat advisory precautions

Heat Advisory Precautions

August 26, 2024

Due to the excessive heat forecasted for Tuesday, August 27, District 140 is taking pre...

KSD 140 Back-to-School Nights Open Houses

Please make plans to attend our elementary and middle school open houses:  T...

KSD 140 Connection Newsletter August 2024

Check out the latest KSD 140 Connection newsletter! This issue includes elementary and ...

Board of Education August  2024 Recognition

We want to extend a heartfelt welcome to our newest team members, including Katelyn Ant...

April 1, 2025 School Board Election

Kirby School District 140 will have four (4) four-year seats available on our seven-mem...

Grissom and Prairie View Students-Parents Walkthrough, August 7

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

Student classroom assignments, schedules, and transportation information

Elementary classroom assignments and middle school student schedules will be released v...

August Key Dates

Important August dates to mark on your calendar: Monday, August 5 - Elementary cl...

Stay connected with ParentSquare

KSD 140 uses the ParentSquare messaging platform to keep parents and guardians informed...

KSD 140 Connection July 2024

Check out the latest KSD 140 Connection newsletter! This issue includes updates an...

Board of Education Recognition - July 2024

D140’s Special Olympics State team was recognized at the July Board of Education ...

2024-25 School Supply Lists

Click on the links below to view your school's 2024-25 supply list. John A. B...

New Grissom Assistant Principal Weinberg

Beginning with the 2024-25 school year, educator Alex Weinberg will join KSD 140’...

Calendar change

The D140 Board of Education approved a revised 2024-25 School Year Calendar at the...

KSD 140 Connection June 2024

Check out the latest KSD 140 Connection newsletter! This issue includes 2024 Sprin...

Board of Ed recognition at June 2024 board meeting

Prairie View girls' soccer team members were recognized for their exceptional seaso...

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