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Christa McAuliffe Elementary School News

2025 Parent-Teacher Conference sign-up links open Nov. 3-20

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

Unity Day - Wear orange on Wednesday, October22

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

McAuliffe PTO's Trunk-or-Treat on Friday, October 17 from 6-7 pm

McAuliffe’s PTO will host its annual trunk or treat event on Friday, October 17, ...

McAuliffe's Pumpkin Decorating Contest October 22-31

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

Two girls smile outside while walking to school

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

No School Monday, October 13

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

Two McAuliffe students smile in front of their bikes outside of school on Walk and Roll to School Day

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

: Six young boys stand together in a library, smiling for the camera.

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

Walk and Roll to School Day - Wednesday, October 8

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

McAuliffe Picture Day - Monday, October 6

Picture Day at McAuliffe is Monday, October 6. Van Gogh offers prepaid online ordering,...

Grissom's boys and girls softball teams pose for picture together on softball field after last practice of the year

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

McAuliffe 5th grade boys' basketball team pose in school gym after practice

The McAuliffe fifth-grade boys' basketball team will begin its season on Wednesday,...

Five smiling children sit around a classroom table, coloring

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

KSD 140 Connection Newsletter for September 2025

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

Board of Education Recognition - September 2025

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

McAuliffe student artwork hanging on the wall in the board room at the administration center

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

Five students smiling while sitting in fire engine

As part of their National Fire Prevention Week campaign, our local fire departments vis...

Six KSD 140 employees at Institute Day pose for a picture with keynote speaker Gerry Brooks

On Monday, September 15, District 140 staff gathered at Odyssey Country Club in Tinley ...

Three girls smile outside Christa McAuliffe School wearing red, white and blue

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

Fifth grade beginning band registration September 17 and 18

Fifth Grade Beginning Band Registration will take place on Wednesday, September 17, and...

No School September 15 - Teacher Institute Day

There is no student attendance on Monday, September 15. Staff will attend professional ...

Four elementary students sitting on the floor in a classroom, smiling and holding cards during an activity

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

Patriot Day September 11, 2025 - Wear red, white and blue

D140 students and staff are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue on Thursday, Septem...

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