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Celebrating Music in Our Schools Month - March 2026

March 2, 2026

March is Music in Our Schools Month, a time to recognize the importance of music educat...

5Essentials Survey closes March 13 with a thermometer on left indicating that we need a 20 percent parent response rate

Share Your Voice! Take the 5Essentials Survey Today!

March 2, 2026

If you haven’t already, please take a few minutes to complete the Illinois 5Essen...

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Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 02/27/26

February 27, 2026

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

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Seventh Graders Take Part in 2026 Project RIDE

February 23, 2026

Seventh-grade students at Grissom and Prairie View Middle Schools recently participated...

No School Monday, March 11 - Teacher Institute Day with empty classroom

No School- Monday, March 2

February 23, 2026

There is no student attendance on Monday, March 2. Staff will attend professional devel...

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Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 02/20/26

February 20, 2026

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

KSD 140 Connection Newsletter February 2026

Check Out Our February 2026 Newsletter

February 20, 2026

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

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Board of Ed Celebrates Students and Staff at February 2026 Board Meeting

February 20, 2026

At the February Board of Education meeting, D140 students and staff were recognize...

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Kirby School District 140 Board Approves Property Tax Abatement

February 20, 2026

At its February meeting, the Kirby School District 140 Board of Education voted to abat...

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2026 Breakthrough a Success!

February 18, 2026

A total of 157 District 140 middle school students attended Breakthrough at Prairie Vie...

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Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 02/13/26

February 13, 2026

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

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KSD 140 Attends Tinley Park Library 2026 Preschool Fair

February 10, 2026

KSD 140 attended the Preschool Fair held at the Tinley Park Public Library on Saturday,...

5Essentials Survey Parent and Family Guide from the Illinois State Board of Education.

Share your thoughts to help improve our schools!

February 10, 2026

Over the coming weeks, D140 students, staff, and parents will have the opportunity to w...

Presidents' Day, No School February 16 with red, white, and blue abstract wavy lines with stars scattered across a white and blue background.

Presidents' Day - No School Monday, February 16

February 9, 2026

KSD 140 celebrates Presidents' Day on Monday, February 16. No school.

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Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 02/06/26

February 6, 2026

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

A group of students pose in front of boxes of food donations with a Grissom Junior High School sign visible.

And the 2026 Annual Food Drive winner is ... Grissom Middle School!

February 5, 2026

In the annual food drive challenge between District 140's two middle schools, the P...

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D140 Board of Ed Approves 2026-27 School Year Calendar

February 4, 2026

The D140 Board of Education approved the 2026-27 School Year Calendar at its Janua...

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Early Dismissal Reminder - February 6, 2026 is a Half-Day

February 2, 2026

Friday, February 6, will be a half-day for all KSD 140 schools. Elementary school...

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KSD 140 Band Students Perform with First-Ever ILMEA All-State Junior Band

February 2, 2026

Congratulations to KSD 140 band students Hayden D. and Liam L. on being selected to per...

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Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 01/30/26

January 30, 2026

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

Beginning Band Winter Performance Debut

Beginning Band Performs in Debut Winter Concert

January 29, 2026

We would like to congratulate our KSD 140 fifth-grade band members on a terrific first ...

Breakthrough is Friday, February 13 from 5-9 pm at Prairie View with student standing around a table working on a project in background

Breakthrough Registration Closes 2/2/26

January 29, 2026

Breakthrough is an empowering four-hour retreat for middle school students focused on b...

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Check Out Our January 2026 Newsletter

January 23, 2026

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

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Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 1/23/26

January 23, 2026

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

Board of Education Recognition” with a gold award seal and laurel wreath, and a button labeled “January 2026,” in a blue and gold formal design

Board of Ed Celebrates Students and Staff at January 2026 Board Meeting

January 23, 2026

At the January Board of Education meeting, D140 students and staff were recognized for ...

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