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Virgil I. Grissom Middle School News

Sixth grade boys cross country members pose with fourth place trophy at Troy Invitational

Congratulations to the members of the boys' and girls' cross-country teams for ...

Five smiling children sit around a classroom table, coloring

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

KSD 140 Connection Newsletter for September 2025

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

D140's Annual Crosstown Softball Game

On Thursday, September 18, the Grissom and Prairie View girls’ and boys’ so...

Board of Education Recognition - September 2025

Each month, one of our seven schools takes center stage at the Board of Education meeti...

Six KSD 140 employees at Institute Day pose for a picture with keynote speaker Gerry Brooks

On Monday, September 15, District 140 staff gathered at Odyssey Country Club in Tinley ...

Three girls smile outside Christa McAuliffe School wearing red, white and blue

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

No School September 15 - Teacher Institute Day

There is no student attendance on Monday, September 15. Staff will attend professional ...

D140 and VJA Marching band perfoming pregame show on football field

Over 150 Grissom and Prairie View band members joined the VJA Marching Band, playing &q...

Four elementary students sitting on the floor in a classroom, smiling and holding cards during an activity

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

Patriot Day September 11, 2025 - Wear red, white and blue

D140 students and staff are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue on Thursday, Septem...

Four young students sitting at a classroom table and smiling.

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

No School September 1, Labor Day

All D140 schools will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Da...

Three girls smiling with arms around each other outside.

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

KSD 140 Connection - August 2025

Check out the latest KSD 140 Connection newsletter! This issue includes a facilities...

Board of Education Recognition, August 2025

We want to extend a heartfelt welcome to our newest team members, including Kristina Ai...

Hot Lunch Orders due by Wednesday, August 20

Hot Lunch orders for the first half of the year are due by Wednesday, August 20, 2025. ...

Band members playing instruments during showcase for fifth graders

This morning, the KSD 140 band program hosted a special presentation concert at Prairie...

Two students pose proudly in front of welcome back sign in front of school

First day of school is in the books! Here's to a great year ahead! #KirbyOne40 #Eve...

Grissom Picture Day Wednesday, August 20

Picture Day at Grissom is Wednesday, August 20. Van Gogh offers prepaid ordering online...

Students smile with their faces painted at Tinley Park' s National Night Out

It was wonderful seeing so many D140 families last night at Tinley Park’s Nationa...

Elementary Open House August 12 and Middle School Open House August 18

Please make plans to attend our elementary and middle school open houses:  T...

Middle School student/parent walkthrough August 6

Grissom and Prairie View's Student/Parent Walkthrough are on Wednesday, August 6, f...

KSD 140 Connection July 2025

Check out the latest KSD 140 Connection! This issue includes key back-to-school dates, ...

Key Dates calendar for August 2025

Important August dates to mark on your calendar: Monday, August 4 - Elementary cl...

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