The Kirby School District 140 Board of Education recognized several outstanding student and staff achievements at its February 20 meeting.
Mohammad J. Receives 2025 Outstanding Student Technology Award
At its February 20 meeting, the D140 school board honored Grissom seventh-grader Mohammad J. for receiving the 2025 Outstanding Student Technology Award from the Infinitec Southwest Assistive Technology Coalition. Mohammad's exceptional progress and skills in utilizing assistive technology have set him apart, and we are thrilled to celebrate his achievements. He will be formally recognized at an awards ceremony on March 6 at Chicago Gaelic Park in Oak Forest.
Grissom Boys’ Volleyball
Members of the 6/7th grade Grissom Boys’ Volleyball team were recognized for their outstanding achievements. The team finished the season with an overall record of 13-1 to become the Southwest Interscholastic Conference (SWIC) regular season and tournament champions.
Coached by Mr. George Chicvara, the Grissom Patriots roster includes Gavin B., Vinny B., Luke B., Brennan C., Josh G., Micha G., Logan I., Marty K., Eddie L., Finn M., Moe M., Broden R., Liam R., and Tyler S.
Gavin B., Finn M., and Liam R. were awarded All-Conference honors. The tournament MVP was Gavin B.
Way to go, Patriots!
Meritorious Budget Award
The Board also recognized D140's Business Department for winning the Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) for the twentieth consecutive year. The entire team - Michael Andreshak, Jenna Khalil, Tiffany Mullarkey, and Nancy Rittenbacher - was honored for their contributions.
The MBA promotes and recognizes excellence in school budget presentation and enhances school business officials’ skills in developing, analyzing, and presenting a school system budget. After a rigorous review by professional auditors, the award is bestowed only on school districts meeting or exceeding the program’s stringent criteria. Less than one percent of schools nationwide received this honor last year.
