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Virgil I. Grissom Middle School News

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Due to inclement weather, Wednesday, February 2 will be an eLearning Day for all students, teachers, and support staff. All students in PreK through eighth grade will learn remotely from 8 am until 1 pm.

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Congratulations to the 28 top-notch sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade spellers who competed on Friday, January 21 in Grissom’s annual Spelling Bee.

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Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four at-home COVID-⁠19 tests.

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Mr. Poortinga and his colleague expanded on student knowledge of aerodynamics, forces of flight, flight planning, and how they both use this knowledge in their careers.

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Over the upcoming weeks, D140 students, teachers, and parents will be given the opportunity to weigh in on school climate and learning conditions by taking the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey.

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Our 8th Grade Picture Day will be on Wednesday, January 26 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.at Grissom Middle School.

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Hot Lunch orders for the second half of the year are due by January 10.

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Check out the latest KSD 140 Connection!

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Happy Holidays! 2021

December 15, 2021

As Winter Break approaches, we would like to wish the students, parents, staff, and community members a happy and healthy holiday season!

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On Monday, December 13, seventh-grader Samuel O. was awarded a ride to school aboard a Tinley Park fire truck for her winning submission in the city-wide contest.

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This week, KSD 140 middle school students met with representatives from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) as part of the “I Chose My Future” Drug Prevention Program.

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In an effort to expand opportunities for student voice, the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC) meets regularly throughout the school year and allows the superintendent to gather feedback directly from D140 students.

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Please join in the fun as we count down the days until Winter Break!

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Looking to add some holiday pep to your step? Check out our upcoming D140 band and chorus winter performances!

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Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled in all KSD 140 elementary and middle schools on Monday, November 22 from 1 - 8 p.m. and Tuesday, November 23 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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As part of Project RIDE (Reinforcement in Drug Education), seventh-grade students in KSD 140 recently met with representatives from the Tinley Park Police Department. The purpose of Project RIDE is...

On Wednesday, November 17, the KSD 140 Jazz Ensemble performed with the Brass Tracks jazz band at the Quarry in Lemont.

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November 15th is School Board Members Day - a time to salute the work of our volunteer school board members and to celebrate public education.

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NJHS is sponsoring a canned food drive from November 16-18.

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On Saturday, November 13, several KSD 140 band members performed at the ILMEA Jazz Festival.

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First-quarter student report cards can be viewed through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal at the end of the school day on Friday, November 12.

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