About Us
Virgil I. Grissom Middle School serves sixth through eighth grade students in Tinley Park, IL.
Our school strives to provide a dynamic and supportive learning environment that encourages a lifelong love of learning, a commitment to good character, and a dedication to service.
Mascot: Patriots
School Colors: Red, White, and Blue
First Opened: 1975
School Hours
| School Year Office Hours | 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Summer Office Hours |
7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Students | 8:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
| Band | 7:35 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. |
| Activity Dismissal | 4:05 p.m. |
| Half-Day Schedule | 8:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| START Day Schedule | 8:45 a.m. 1:20 p.m. |
Important Phone Numbers
| Grissom Middle School | 708-429-3030 |
|---|---|
| District Office | 708-532-6462 |
| Special Services | 708-532-8537 |
| Transportation | 708-532-8539 |
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
Please view our Arrival & Dismissal Procedures here.
Bell Schedule
(Students may enter the building at 8:35 am)
Regular Schedule:
| Period: | Time: |
|---|---|
| 1st |
8:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
| 2nd |
9:33 a.m. - 10:18 a.m. |
| 3rd |
10:21 a.m. - 11:06 a.m. |
| 4th |
11:09 a.m. - 11:54 a.m. |
| 5th |
11:57 a.m. - 12:42 p.m. |
| 6th |
12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
| 7th |
1:33 p.m. - 2:18 p.m. |
| 8th |
2:21 p.m. - 3:06 p.m. |
| Bus Dismissal |
3:10 p.m. |
| Student Dismissal |
3:15 p.m. |
| Activity Period |
3:15 p.m. - 4:10 p.m. |
START Day Schedule (Early Dismissal)
| Period: | Time: |
|---|---|
| 1st | 8:45 a.m. - 9:16 a.m. |
| 2nd | 9:19 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. |
| 3rd | 9:53 a.m. - 10:24 a.m. |
| 4th | 10:27 a.m. - 10:58 a.m. |
| 5th | 11:01 a.m. - 11:32 a.m. |
| 6th | 11:35 a.m. - 12:06 p.m. |
| 7th | 12:09 p.m. - 12:40 p.m. |
| 8th | 12:43 p.m. - 1:16 p.m. |
| Student Dismissal |
1:20 p.m. |
- All classes have a three minute passing time.
- Students should not arrive at school before 8:35 a.m. each morning.
- Students' lunch periods will fall within 4th, 5th, or 6th periods.
- Students who ride buses must use the bus each day. For safety reasons, students may not choose to walk home without written permission from their parents.