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Christa McAuliffe Elementary School News

2026 Parent-Teacher Conference Appointments Now Available

Parent-Teacher Conferences are Monday, November 23, and Tuesday, November 24. Families ...

You Matter. We All Belong. One Team. One Community. One Purpose. Written under KSD 140 flame logo surrounded by different colored paper cutouts of people on dark blue backgorund

Children learn about kindness and respect by watching the adults around them. The co...

Middle school students sitting on bench dressed in costumes during Halloween dance

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

Illinois Report Card 2025-2026 written to the left of Illinois Report Card symbol on blue background

District 140 has a lot to celebrate! All seven D140 schools earned strong Profiles of P...

Election Day - No School Tuesday, November 3 written on dark blue background with gray behind it and an American flag to the right

No school on Tuesday, November 3. Classes resume on Wednesday, November 4.

Early Dismissal Reminder - October 30, 2026 is a Half-Day written with empty classroom in background

Friday, October 30, will be a half-day for all KSD 140 schools. Elementary school...

Red Ribbon Week October 26-30 with a red ribbon in the middle with a cream background

During Red Ribbon Week, schools across the nation join together to promote a drug-free ...

Four children gathered around a green table in a classroom, mixing ingredients in a large black bowl with papers in front of them.

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

McAuliffe's Pumpkin Decorating Contest - Bring decorated pumpkins to school on Wednesday, October 21 written on left side on orange background and jack-o-lantern on right side

Celebrate your love of books by decorating a pumpkin for McAuliffe Elementary’s P...

McAuliife PTO's Trunk-or-Treat, Friday, October 23 from 6-7:00 pm, Register by October 16

Join us for a spooktacular evening of fun and treats at McAuliffe’s Annual Trunk-...

Purple background with Unity Day , Oct. 21 Wear and Share Orange written around two hand making a heart

Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange on Wednesday, October 21, for Unity Da...

Three children sitting on classroom floor, smiling with arms raised, posing beside a small astronaut figure holding a canister.

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

KSD 140 Connection - October 2026 - EveryChild Every Day on blue background with flame logo in top right corner

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

2026 Parent-Teacher Conference Sign-Up Links Open November 2 written on bottom with person typing on laptop in background and KSD 140 logo in top left

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held at all KSD 140 elementary and middle schools on...

Four students are sitting on a colorful blanket on a grassy lawn, reading outside.

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

Thank you to the D140 students and families who joined us for Walk & Roll...

No School Monday, October 12with empty classroom in background

There is no school on Monday, October 12. Enjoy the long weekend.

Infinite Campus logo with Online Gradebook Access written under the logo on blue background

Beginning this school year, families of students in grades 3-5 will have access to thei...

Three students sitting in hallway smiling for World Smile Day

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

McAuliffe Picture Day - October 5 written with camera in right corner on blue background

McAuliffe Elementary picture day is Monday, October 5. Families are encouraged to ...

You Matter. We All Belong. One Team. One Community. One Purpose. Written under KSD 140 flame logo surrounded by different colored paper cutouts of people on dark blue backgorund

Every Student Has a Story

October 1, 2026

Every child brings unique experiences, talents, and dreams into our schools. Thank y...

Walk & Roll to School Day - Join Us October 7 written with image of two students standing by bike rack outside with blue border

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

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