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Christa McAuliffe Elementary School News

McAuliffe Girls' Basketball Team

Coached by Mr. Harvey, our 2022 girls' basketball team began their eight-game season on Wednesday, November 2.

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Winning the annual Fire Prevention Poster Contest has its perks. On Thursday, November 3, Tegan F-M., a McAuliffe fourth-grader, was awarded a ride to school aboard a Tinley Park fire truck for her winning submission in the city-wide contest.

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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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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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McAuliffe’s PTO will be hosting a trunk or treat event on Thursday, October 14, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

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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.

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The McAuliffe fifth grade Boys’ Volleyball team is off to a great start! The boys have been learning how to bump, set, and spike.

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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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Picture day at McAuliffe will be Monday, September 19.

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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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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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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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