Band Students Celebrated for Leadership and Performance Contributions
The Board of Education recognized twenty-two middle school musicians for their leadership and performance contributions to D140's band program. These students were celebrated for their exemplary performances at the IGSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest and their outstanding contributions to the IGSMA State Contest, where the District’s band program received Superior rankings.
Congratulations to:
- 6th Grade: Charlie B. (PV), Laila T. (PV), Mohammad R. (PV), Liam L. (GMS), Kathleen K. (GMS), Emmet W. (GMS)
- 7th Grade: Ben B. (PV), Martin M. (PV), Sarah A. (PV), June M. (PV), Colin B. (PV), William B. (GMS), Elizabeth C. (GMS), Courtney S. (GMS), Dan P. (GMS)
- 8th Grade: Ava B. (PV), Gianna O. (PV), Bridget R. (PV), David J. (GMS), Veronica E. (GMS), Ania R. (GMS), Cara W. (GMS)
D140 Mathletes Score Big at South Cook Math Bowl
The Board of Education recognized three outstanding D140 mathematicians for their first-place performances at the South Cook Math Bowl. This annual event features the best math students from elementary and middle schools in the south and southwest suburbs competing in individual and team events.
Congratulations to Zach M. (Millennium), Atala S. (Grissom), and Emmett W. (Grissom)!
Congratulations and Thank You to our D140 Retirees
Kirby School District 140 bids a heartfelt farewell to six retiring staff members. Their contributions have enriched our school communities, and we are deeply grateful for their years of service and dedication to our students and families. We wish them all the best in their well-deserved retirement!
- Julie Cwik, 17 years
- Janet Gabriel, 25 years
- Patricia Grenda, 18 years
- Raed Hammad, 26 years
- Maryellen Hoppie, 26 years
- Donna Kase, 18 years
