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Virgil I. Grissom Middle School News

Grissom's Student Council is sponsoring a Winter Clothing Drive Monday, November 5th through Friday, November 16th.

Mystery Solved!

November 9, 2018

Sixth grade students in Ms. Senkpeil's Reading and Language Arts class got the opportunity to participate in a mystery skype ...

This week, schools throughout the District will commemorate Veterans Day with special assemblies, patriotic programs, class projects and/or tributes to our military veterans.

Grissom's National Junior Honor Society had a candy collection drive for our United States Troops. Together, with the support of our amazing students and staff ...

Our Grissom Gazette staff publishes a quarterly newspaper containing a plethora of interesting articles including news, features, arts & entertainment, opinion, sports and more.

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released Grissom’s annual School Report Card on Wednesday, October 31st. The Report Card shows how well our school is progressing on a wide range of educational goals, including preparing all students for success in college and career.

You're invited to D140's Preschool Parent & Child Make-n-Take Literacy Night on Wednesday, November 7th at 6:30 pm at Bannes Elementary School.

Just a reminder ... Wednesday, October 31st is a START Day. Elementary schools will be dismissed at 12:30 pm and middle schools will be dismissed at 1:20 pm.

When we stand together, no one stands alone! Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange on Unity Day, Wednesday, October 24th, to show they care about safe and supportive schools and communities.

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.

D140 parents are invited to a Parenting the Digital Generation presentation at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 15th at Grissom Middle School. This parents only event will cover topics such as ...

Let's Dance! Grissom's Student Council is sponsoring a Fall Dance on Friday, October 19th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

The Grissom girls' and boys' cross country teams performed very well at this year's Southwest Interscholastic Conference (SWIC) race.

Congratulations to the D140 vocalists who recently performed in front of a packed house on Thursday, October 4th at the Andrew H.S. Chorus concert.

The Grissom and Prairie View girls' softball teams recently met up in the SWIC Conference Tournament. Grissom emerged as the winner and now moves on to the semi-finals this weekend! Go Patriots!

Please join us for D140’s Eighth Grade Parent Night on Wednesday, October 10th at 7:00 p.m. in the main gym at Grissom Middle School. The primary focus of this event is ...

KSD 140 celebrates Columbus Day on Monday, October 8th. No school.

What's on the Menu?

September 25, 2018

Seventh grade students at Grissom Middle School were treated to a "Book Tasting" in the Media Center this week. As part of the event, the Media Center was staged with ...

Grissom Middle School’s science rooms received a 21st century face-lift this year. Architects from Tria Architecture worked with D140 science teachers ...

The Grissom girls' and boys' cross country teams both took home first place trophies at the annual Heenan Challenge held on Wednesday, September 19th at Centennial Park.

Show your school spirit! Student Council invites students and staff to participate in our theme days September 24th through September 28th.

Kirby School District 140 will have three (3) four-year seats available on our seven-member Board of Education. The seats will be filled following the April 2, 2019 election. Candidates who are elected ...

Just a reminder ... Thursday, September 20th is a START Day. Elementary schools will be dismissed at 12:30 pm and middle schools will be dismissed at 1:20 pm.

Friday, September 7th was a "team building day' for eighth grade students and staff at Grissom Middle School. Students devoted time to ...

Principal Broadwell and the entire Grissom staff would like to extend a warm welcome to our students and their families.

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