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Helen Keller Elementary School News

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.”

Due to inclement weather, Keller’s Pumpkin Chase/Ghost Buster Race has been rescheduled to Wednesday, October 26, 2022!

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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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Second-quarter Hot Lunch, Popcorn, Cookie, and Ice Cream orders are due by Wednesday, October 26.

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Keller’s PTO will be hosting its Trunk or Treat event on Friday, October 21, from 4 - 6 p.m. in Keller's parking lot.

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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.

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Keller’s Pumpkin Chase Club is organizing a Pumpkin Chase/Ghost Buster Race on Tuesday, October 25, with a rain date of Wednesday, October 26.

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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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The Keller fifth-grade Boys’ Volleyball team is off to a great start!

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KSD 140 observes Columbus Day on Monday, October 10.

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As part of their National Fire Prevention Week campaign, our local fire departments visit KSD 140 elementary schools in September and October to educate our students about all aspects of fire safety and prevention.

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Picture Day at Keller is Tuesday, October 4.

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Keller students are encouraged to create a bullying prevention poster to show what they can do to stop bullying in their school.

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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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On Friday, September 9, Mrs. Zulevic from the Tinley Park Public Library did a book talk presentation on the Monarch and Bluestem Award books.

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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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As required by the Illinois State Statute, our schools participate in fire, severe weather, bus evacuation, and emergency response drills during the school year.

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Students and staff are invited to wear comfy clothes every Wednesday starting September 7, 2022.

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