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Virgil I. Grissom Middle School News

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Thank you to everyone that purchased a bracelet during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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D140 students and staff are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue to commemorate Veterans Day on Thursday, November 11.

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We are sharing this information proactively with our community for those who are interested in learning more about vaccine clinics in the area.

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We would like to call your attention to a calendar oversight regarding Winter Break. Th...

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On Saturday, November 6, several KSD 140 band members were selected to participate in the  Illinois Music Educators Association Jr. Honor Band and Orchestra Festival.

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Intramurals are offered to any 6th, 7th, and 8th grade student who wishes to participate. Students meet in the mornings...

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Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held in all KSD 140 elementary and middle schools on Monday, November 22 from 1:00 - 8:00 pm. and Tuesday, November 23 from 8:00 am. - 3:00 pm.

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Important November dates to mark on your calendar:

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Congratulations to this year’s winners of the Tinley Park Fire Department’s Annual Fire Prevention Poster Contest.

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Just a reminder ... Friday, October 29 is a HALF-DAY. Elementary schools will be dismissed at 11:10 a.m. and middle schools at 12:00 p.m.

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During Red Ribbon Week, schools across the nation join together to promote a drug-free lifestyle and encourage students to make positive, healthy choices. It is an ideal way for communities to unite and take a visible stand against substance abuse.

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When we stand together, no one stands alone! Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange on Unity Day, Wednesday, October 20

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In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Grissom’s National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) will be selling bracelets for $2.00 during Advisory.

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KSD 140 observes Columbus Day on Monday, October 11. No school.

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Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held in all KSD 140 elementary and middle schools on Monday, November 22 from 1:00 - 8:00 pm. and Tuesday, November 23 from 8:00 am. - 3:00 pm. Students are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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Show your school spirit! Students and staff are invited to participate in D140s “Spritober” October 1 -29.

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Beginning October 25, Grissom students and staff are invited to participate in Red Ribbon Week.

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During September, members of D140’s Technology & Curriculum (TaC) Team helped students and teachers launch into the new school year with lessons in device care, Logitech Crayons, password/login protocols, and Apple Classroom.

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Just a reminder ... Friday, September 24 is a HALF-DAY. Elementary schools will be dismissed at 11:10 a.m. and middle schools at 12:00 p.m.

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Grissom students and staff are encouraged to wear Bears gear or blue and orange on Friday, September 17.

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D140 students and staff are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue on Friday, September 10 in observance of Patriot Day which is Saturday, September 11.

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Picture day at Grissom will be Wednesday, September 8. Click here to order your ch...

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Kirby School District 140 has partnered with the University of Illinois (“Testing Partner”) to test students for COVID-19 infection. This notice provides...

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Just a reminder … KSD 140 celebrates Labor Day on Monday, September 6. No school.

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