Virgil I. Grissom Middle School News

Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange on Unity Day, Wednesday, October 22, t...

Read Article Celebrate Unity Day by Wearing Orange on October 22

We’re proud to celebrate the artistic talents of our D140 students!  Octo...

Read Article Student Artwork on Display at the Administration Center - October 2025

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 10/10/25

There is no school on Monday, October 13. Enjoy the long weekend.

Read Article No School - Monday, October 13, 2025

Thank you to the D140 students, families, and staff who participated in our Walk & ...

Read Article D140 Families and Staff Step Up for 2025 Walk & Roll to School Day

Congratulations to our Grissom October Students of the Month: Zeina A., Christopher C.,...

Read Article Grissom Announces Students of the Month - October 2025

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 10/03/25

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