Helen Keller Elementary School News

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Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 05/01/26

May 1, 2026

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

Keller's Spring Book Fair May 4-8 wording with books in grass with butterflies in the background

Keller’s Scholastic BOGO Book Fair May 4 - 8

May 1, 2026

The Scholastic Book Fair will be at Keller from May 4 to 8. All items are buy-one-get-o...

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Online Registration/Fee Payment Discount Deadline is April 30, 2026

April 30, 2026

Early Childhood/Preschool (EC/P), Kindergarten, and returning student registration for ...

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Register Now for 2026 Summer Sports Camps

April 28, 2026

D140 middle schools will offer Summer Sports Camps for students in grades 5-8. The $35....

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D140 Athletes Excel at 2026 Spring Special Olympics Track & Field Games

April 27, 2026

Seventeen student-athletes from Kirby School District 140 competed at the 2026 Special ...

Half-Day Friday, May 1 Early Dismissal Reminder with empty classroom in background

Early Dismissal Reminder - May 1, 2026 is a Half-Day

April 27, 2026

Friday, May 1, will be a half-day for all KSD 140 schools. Elementary schools wil...

Three children wearing paper hats decorated with the Earth and the phrase "I love the Earth" smile with a tray of small cups filled with soil in front of them.

Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 04/24/26

April 24, 2026

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

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D140 iPad Information and Purchase Options

April 17, 2026

As the school year draws to a close, we wanted to provide families with a few reminders...

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2026-27 School Supply Lists

April 17, 2026

View the 2026–27 school supply lists for each school below: John A. Bannes ...

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Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 04/17/26

April 17, 2026

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

KSD 140 Connection Newsletter April 2026

Check Out Our April 2026 Newsletter

April 17, 2026

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

Board of Education Recognition” with a gold award seal and laurel wreath, and a button labeled “April 2026,” in a blue and gold formal design

Board of Ed Celebrates Students and Staff at April 2026 Board Meeting

April 17, 2026

At its April 16 meeting, the D140 school board honored Keller fifth-grader Juliana N. f...

A teacher and three students in blue gowns are gathered around a table with a stethoscope, papers, and a foil tray in an operating room project.

Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 04/10/26

April 10, 2026

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

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Fifth-Grade Volleyball Team Kicks Off Season Strong

April 8, 2026

The fifth-grade girls’ volleyball team is off to a great start this season, putti...

Celebrating 140 Days of School with students wearing matching red, white, and blue tie-dye t-shirts stand in media center decorated with hanging books and butterflies

Celebrating the 140th Day of the 2025-26 School Year!

April 6, 2026

Celebrating 140 days together! 140 days KINDER 140 days SMARTER 140 days DEVELOPIN...

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Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 4/02/26

April 2, 2026

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

No School Friday, April 3 with empty classroom with flexible seating

No School - Friday, April 3, 2026

April 1, 2026

There is no school on Friday, April 3. Enjoy the long weekend.

2026-27 Registration Opens April 1 - Discount Deadline April 30 with students

Online Registration for the 2026-27 School Year is Now Open!

April 1, 2026

Early Childhood/Preschool (EC/P), Kindergarten, and returning student registration for ...

Celebrating 140 days on Monday, April 6, 140 days KINDER 140 days SMARTER 140 days DEVELOPING COMMUNITY

Celebrating D140 on Monday, April 6!

March 30, 2026

140 days KINDER 140 days SMARTER 140 days DEVELOPING COMMUNITY KSD 140 students an...

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Keller Raises Over $17,000 for Childhood Cancer Research

March 19, 2026

Courage, compassion, and community spirit were on full display at Helen Keller Elementa...

KSD 140 Connection Newsletter March 2026

Check Out Our March 2026 Newsletter

March 19, 2026

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

Board of Education Recognition” with a gold award seal and laurel wreath, and a button labeled “February 2026,” in a blue and gold formal design

Helen Keller Elementary Spotlighted at March 2026 Board Meeting

March 19, 2026

At the March Board of Education meeting, Helen Keller Principal Julie Simpson shared ho...

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Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 3/19/26

March 19, 2026

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

Keller spring picture day - Wednesday, March 18

Keller Spring Picture Day - Wednesday, March 18

March 16, 2026

Keller’s spring picture day will be Wednesday, March 18. Students' proofs wil...

A border of colorful flowers and green leaves on a white background with Spring Break March 20 -27

District 140 Schools Closed March 20–27 for Spring Break

March 16, 2026

District 140 schools will be closed for Spring Break from March 20–27. Classes wi...

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