Virgil I. Grissom Middle School News
KSD 140's Spring Break is Monday, March 25th through Friday, March 29th. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Monday, April 1st. Enjoy!
Four student-athletes from Kirby School District 140 excelled at the Area 7 Special Olympics Gymnastics Competition held at Palatine High School on March 3rd.
If you were unable to make our April 6th Parent Night regarding Vaping, Underage Drinking, and Synthetic Marijuana Usage ...
Due to the use of two emergency days in January, we’ve had to make adjustments to our end-of-the-year eighth grade schedule.
The D140 Board of Education approved the 2019-20 School Year Calendar at their February 21st meeting. Highlights include ...
KSD 140 celebrates Casimir Pulaski Day on Monday, March 4th. No school.
Please join us on Wednesday, March 6th at Prairie View Middle School for an informative parent evening discussing vaping, underage drinking and synthetic marijuana usage.
On Friday, February 22nd, 176 District 140 middle school students attended Operation Snowflake at Prairie View. Designed to bring youth, community professionals and educators together for a ...
Just a reminder ... Wednesday, February 27th is a START Day. Elementary schools will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. and middle schools will be dismissed at 1:20 p.m.
February 18th, originally scheduled as a day off for Presidents’ Day, is serving as the make up day for the November 26th school closure due to snow.
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 2018-19 budget year. This is the 14th consecutive year that the District has achieved this distinction.
District 140 Beginning Band members look sharp and sounded polished as they performed on January 23rd before a packed gymnasium at Prairie View Middle School.
Operation Snowflake will be held at Prairie View Middle School on Friday, February 22nd...
All KSD 140 schools will be closed Wednesday, January 30th and Thursday, January 31st due to severe winter weather.
Just a reminder ... Tuesday, January 29th is a START Day. Elementary schools will be dismissed at 12:30 pm and middle schools will be dismissed at 1:20 pm.
Our sincere thanks to motivational speaker Robert Jackson for sharing his tactics for building cultural awareness and effective communication with our staff, students and parents in early January.
The Board of Education and I are so appreciative of the staff, parents, and community members who enthusiastically support Kirby School District 140 each year. In 2018, the District focused on curriculum enhancements and celebrated numerous student achievements and service learning opportunities.
There is NO school on Monday, January 21st. Our Make Up Snow Day is FEBRUARY 18th.
KSD 140 honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. No school on Monday, January 21st.
We are notifying D140 families about an incident that occurred near Keller Elementary School this morning.
Please join us for an informative evening featuring nationally renowned speaker, educator and consultant, Robert Jackson.
Online Hot Lunch orders for the second half of the year are due by Friday, January 11th. Click here to place your online order today!
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. Best wishes for a happy holiday season!
Just a reminder ... Friday, December 21st is a Half-Day. Elementary schools will be dismissed at 11:10 am and middle schools will be dismissed at 12 noon.
KEA Scholarship Sunshine Pins in honor and remembrance of beloved teacher Ms. Abby Ohl may be purchased on Monday, December 17th from 5-7 pm at Grissom Middle School.
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