D140 Mathematicians
On May 18, D140 mathematicians were recognized by the Board of Education for their exceptional performances at the South Cook Math Bowl. This annual event has the best math students from elementary and middle schools in the south and southwest suburbs competing against one another in individual and team events.
Congratulations to D140’s first-place winners Emmett W. (fifth grade) and Charlotte G. (seventh grade) and 2023 team MVPs Thomas F. and Atala S.!
Grissom 6/7 Girls’ Volleyball and Boys’ Basketball Teams Celebrate Winning Seasons
Grissom’s 6/7 grade girls’ volleyball and boys’ basketball teams were recognized on May 18 by the Board of Education for their SWIC Championship seasons.
Coached by Mr. George Chicvara, the Grissom Patriot girls’ volleyball roster included Lizzy C., Maeve C., Megan D., Gianna F., Yulisa G., Maisyn G., Brynnley K., Kylie L., Harper M., Maddie M., Camryn P., Lainey P., Bella R., and Summer W. The team ended their season with a 15-1 record.
Coached by Mr. Vince Fiore, the Grissom Patriot boys’ basketball roster included Jack C., Caiden C., Abdul D., Destin H., Omar H., Alex H., Karem K., Legacy L., Ben O., James P., Jacobi S., Jaylen S., Mohammed Z., and manager Ethan R. The team ended their season with a 13-3 record.
Way to go, Patriots!
Congratulations and Thank You to Our D140 Retirees
Kirby School District 140 bids a heartfelt farewell to the nine employees who are retiring at the close of the 2022-23 school year. This group collectively served D140 for over 234 years! We are thankful for their dedication to D140’s students and families. Best of luck!
- Laura Connolly, 17 years
- Karen Harling, 24 years
- Rhea Hilton, 21 years
- Wendy Maholovich, 35 years
- Kristin Merino, 35 years
- Michael Murdock, 23 years
- Kevin O’Connor, 16 years
- Robert Prost, 29 years
- Jodi Ryan, 34 years
