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Christa McAuliffe Elementary School News

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McAuliffe’s PTO will be hosting a trunk or treat event on Thursday, October 14, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

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Due to inclement weather, D140's Walk & Roll to School Day has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 13, 2022!

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KSD 140 observes Columbus Day on Monday, October 10.

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The McAuliffe fifth grade Boys’ Volleyball team is off to a great start! The boys have been learning how to bump, set, and spike.

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Important Calendar Change!

September 22, 2022

This year, D140's Winter Break will begin with a Half Day on Thursday, December 22. Elementary schools will be dismissed at 11:10 am, and middle schools will be dismissed at noon.

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Picture day at McAuliffe will be Monday, September 19.

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Kirby School District 140 will have three (3) four-year seats available on our seven-member Board of Education.

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As part of their National Fire Prevention Week campaign, our local fire departments visit KSD 140 elementary schools in September and October to educate our students about all aspects of fire safety and prevention.

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D140 students and staff are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue on Friday, September 9, in observance of Patriot Day (Sunday, September 11).

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The 2022 NFL season kicks off on Thursday, September 8, and we’d like to celebrate with a districtwide Spirit Day!

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Just a reminder … KSD 140 celebrates Labor Day on Monday, September 5.

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As required by the Illinois State Statute, our schools participate in fire, severe weather, bus evacuation, and emergency response drills during the school year.

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The KSD 140 Band Program did a presentation concert to introduce band instruments to all District fifth-graders at Prairie View Middle School today.

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Welcome to the 2022-23 school year! It's great having everyone back in our classrooms

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D140 staff gathered at PV to officially kick off the 2022-23 school year.

Check out the latest KSD 140 Connection!

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2022-23 School Supply Lists

August 16, 2022

Click on the links below to view your school's 2022-23 supply list.

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Welcome! KSD 140 elementary principals and kindergarten teachers will meet with kindergarten students and their parents during the third week of August.

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Elementary classroom assignments and middle school student schedules will be released via Infinite Campus on Monday, August 8, 2022. Transportation information will be available in portals on Monday, August 15.

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Important August dates to mark on your calendar:

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Back-to-School Shopping

August 3, 2022

Senate Bill 157 lowers the tax rate on clothes and school supplies from 6.25% to 1.25% for Illinois residents for ten days from August 5 - 14. For more information on the sales tax holiday, click here.

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