Virgil I. Grissom Middle School News

Gather your family, put on your walking shoes or biking gear, and join us in celebratin...

Read Article National Walk & Roll to School Day - Wednesday, October 8

Congratulations to the Grissom girls’ softball team, who were named Southwest Int...

Read Article Grissom Girls’ Softball Team Earns Back-to-Back SWIC Tournament Championships!

Congratulations to Grissom Middle School’s girls’ cross-country team for ca...

Read Article Patriots Race to Success at 2025 SWIC Conference Meet

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up 9/26/25

The Student Council is sponsoring a Glow After Dark Dance on Friday, October 3, from 5:...

Read Article Student Council Sponsors Glow After Dark Dance - Friday, October 3

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

Read Article Grissom XC Runners Compete at Troy Invitational on Sept. 20

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 9/19/25

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

Read Article Check Out Our September 2025 Newsletter

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

Read Article D140 Softball Teams Compete in 2025 Crosstown Showdown

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

Read Article McAuliffe Elementary Spotlighted at September 2025 Board Meeting

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

Read Article District 140 Hosts Inspiring Institute Day with Keynote Gerry Brooks

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 09/12/25

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

Read Article No School - Monday, September 15

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

Read Article KSD 140 Band Performs Pregame Show with VJA Marching Band 2025

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

Read Article Check Out D140’s Weekly Wrap-Up! - 09/05/25

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

Read Article Wear Red, White, and Blue on Thursday, September 11

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

Read Article Check Out D140’s Weekly Wrap-Up! - 08/29/25

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

Read Article No School - Monday, September 1, 2025

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

Read Article Check Out D140’s Weekly Wrap-Up! - 08/22/25

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

Read Article Check Out KSD 140’s August 2025 Newsletter

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

Read Article Board of Ed Celebrates Students and Staff at August 2025 Board Meeting

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

Read Article Grissom Hot Lunch Orders Due by Wednesday, August 20, 2025

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

Read Article D140 Band Program Kicks Off 25-26 School Year with Fifth-Grade Showcase

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

Read Article D140 Kicks Off the 2025-26 School Year!

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

Read Article Grissom Picture Day - Wednesday, August 20