Helen Keller Elementary 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, Oct. 7

Each week, Kirby School District 140 celebrates our students' talents and passion b...

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

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

Read Article Check Out Our September 2026 Newsletter

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

Read Article McAuliffe Elementary Spotlighted at September 2026 Board Meeting

Kirby School District 140 will have three (3) four-year seats available on our sev...

Read Article Notice: April 6, 2027 School Board Election

Each week, Kirby School District 140 celebrates our students' talents and passion b...

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 9/18/26

Each week, Kirby School District 140 celebrates our students' talents and passion b...

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 9/11/26

Fifth Grade Beginning Band Registration will be held on Wednesday, September 16 and Thu...

Read Article Fifth Grade Beginning Band Registration for 2026-27 School Year

Each week, Kirby School District 140 celebrates our students' talents and passion b...

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 09/04/26

D140 students and staff are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue on Friday, Septembe...

Read Article Wear Red, White, and Blue on Friday, September 11, 2026

As we begin the school year, D140 is launching You Matter. We All Belong., a yearlong e...

Read Article What Does Belonging Look Like in D140?

All D140 schools will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Lab...

Read Article No School - Monday, September 7, 2026

Each week, Kirby School District 140 celebrates our students' talents and passion b...

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 08/28/26

As required by Illinois State Statute, our schools participate in fire, severe weather,...

Read Article D140 Safety Drills During the 2026-27 School Year

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

Read Article D140 Band Program Kicks Off 26-27 School Year with Fifth-Grade Showcase

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

Read Article Check Out Our August 2026 Newsletter

Welcome to the 2026-27 school year! It's great having everyone back in our cla...

Read Article Welcome to the 2026-27 School Year!

Helen Keller Elementary School picture day is Tuesday, August 25. Famili...

Read Article Helen Keller Picture Day - Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Hot lunch and treat day orders for the first trimester are due by Monday, August 2...

Read Article Helen Keller First Trimester Hot Lunch and Treat Day Orders Due by Monday, August 24, 2026

Important August dates to mark on your calendar: Monday, August 3 - Elementary cl...

Read Article Looking Ahead: Key Dates in August 2026

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

Read Article UPDATE - KSD 140 Invites Families to 2026-27 Back-to-School Nights!

Dear Kirby School District 140 Families, As we prepare to welcome students back for ...

Read Article 2026-27 Curriculum Updates

Welcome! KSD 140 elementary principals and kindergarten teachers will meet with kinderg...

Read Article Update: D140 Welcomes Kindergarten Students to the 2026-27 School Year

The D140 Board of Education will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 pm on Thursday, August 2...

Read Article Notice of Public Hearing - 2026-2029 eLearning Program Renewal

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

Read Article Fun, Family, and Community Spirit at National Night Out 2026!