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Virgil I. Grissom Middle School News

Grissom' Cool School Challenge - Monday, March 16, 2026

Students are invited to make a splash for a meaningful cause by participating in Grisso...

Hot Lunch Orders for due by Wednesday, January 14

Online hot lunch orders for the second half of the year are due by Wednesday, January 1...

Grissom's top three Spelling Bee winners pose proudly with ribbons

Grissom’s schoolwide Spelling Bee featured 16 talented participants in grades six...

Countdown to Winter Break December 15-19

Countdown to Winter Break 2025

December 10, 2025

D140 students and staff are invited to participate in our Countdown to Winter Break spi...

Grissom December Students of the Month pose proudly in hallway in front of lockers and Patrtiot banner

Congratulations to our Grissom December Students of the Month: Logan A., Alfonso A.-R.,...

Jazz Ensemble smiles on stage at Tinley Park Holiday Market after performance

The combined Grissom and Prairie View choruses and the Jazz Ensemble performed at the T...

Student Council Winter Clothing Drive December 8-12

Grissom’s Student Council is sponsoring its annual Winter Clothing Drive fro...

Special Olympics Illinois image

Come out and show your support for our Special Olympics athletes!  Wednesday...

Band & Chorus Winter Perfromances

Check out our upcoming D140 band and chorus winter performances! Wednesday, Decem...

Eight band students pose proudly with the instruments at the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) Band Festival

Eight of KSD 140's finest musicians participated in the Illinois Music Education As...

Three students smiling while holding handmade parade balloons

Each week, Kirby School District 140 celebrates the talents and passion of our students...

KSD 140 Connection Newsletter - November 2025

Check out the latest KSD 140 Connection newsletter! This issue includes information abo...

Board of Education Recognition - November 2025

At the November Board of Education meeting, D140 students and staff were recognize...

Parent-Teacher Conferences and Fall Break Reminder November 24-28

Parent-teacher conferences will be held in all KSD 140 elementary and middle schools on...

Half-Day, Friday November 21

Friday, November 21, will be a half-day for all KSD 140 schools. Elementary schoo...

KSD 140 Jazz Band students pose proudly with instruments at 2025 ILMEA Jazz Festival

Three of KSD 140's finest jazz musicians participated in the Illinois Music Educati...

Grissom Book Fair November 17 - 21

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Grissom from November 17 - 21. Students will visi...

Grissom NJHS Food Drive November 17 - 21

NJHS is sponsoring a canned food drive from November 17 to November 21. Students should...

Thank a Board Member Day - November 15, 2025

November 15 is School Board Members Day, a time to recognize the hard work and dedicati...

Students speaking at podium while veteran salutes in front of crowd

District 140 schools marked Veterans Day with assemblies, patriotic performances, class...

Before-School Activities Canceled for Monday, November 10

Due to forecasted snow, all before-school activities scheduled for Monday, November 10,...

Group of girls pose proudly during PBIS celebration

Each week, Kirby School District 140 celebrates the talents and passion of our students...

Twelve Grissom Students of the Month pose proudly in front of lockers and school banner

Congratulations to our Grissom November Students of the Month: Jeremiah A., Jannat B.,&...

Symphonic Band poses proudly while playing at Chicago Wolves game

The KSD 140 Symphonic Band performed at the Chicago Wolves hockey game on Sunday, Novem...

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