Helen Keller Elementary School News
The KSD 140 School Board announced this evening that they have selected veteran educator Dr. Shawn Olson as the next Superintendent.
Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled in all KSD 140 elementary and middle schools on Monday, November 19th from 1-8 p.m. and Tuesday, November 20th from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Directed by Ms. Larena Code, the Keller Elementary Chorus performed a pregame medley of patriotic songs at a Chicago Wolves’ game on Veterans Day.
At a Veterans Day assembly on Friday, November 9th, Keller Elementary Students and staff honored veterans from our community and thanked them for their dedicated and loyal service to our country.
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, November 19th from 1:00 – 8:00 pm and Tuesday, November 20th from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. If you would like to arrange a conference on either of those dates, please go to http://www.ptcfast.com/reg1.
This week, schools throughout the District will commemorate Veterans Day with special assemblies, patriotic programs, class projects and/or tributes to our military veterans.
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released Keller’s annual School Report Card on Wednesday, Oct. 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.
Keller held the annual Pumpkin Chase and Ghostbuster Race on Monday, October 29th. ...
Thanks to all the Keller families who participated in our Great Pumpkin Patch Contest!
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.
Keller Elementary’s fourth and fifth grade music classes had a special guest last week, Western Michigan University's music technology professor, Dr. David Code.
We had over twenty great submissions to our Yearbook Artwork Contest this year. Congratulations to ...
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.
On October 11th, the Helen Keller Student Council sponsored an assembly from Super U for students ...
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 ...
Second quarter Hot Lunch, Ice Cream, Popcorn and Cookies orders are due by Friday, October 19th.
As part of their National Fire Prevention Week campaign, our local fire departments visit KSD 140 elementary schools ...
KSD 140 celebrates Columbus Day on Monday, October 8th. No school.
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.
Keller's Makayla H. won the fourth grade Tinley Park Night Out Against Crime coloring contest and received a ride to school in a police car on Tuesday, September 4th. Congratulations Makayla!
Band Directors Mr. Szczasny, Mr. Hodges, and Ms. Schubbe visited with Keller’s fifth grade classes last week. Students had the opportunity to explore various woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments and ask questions about District 140’s Beginning Band program.
Principal Greene and the entire Keller staff would like to extend a warm welcome to our students and their families.
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