Hello Grissom Families,

We hope you are enjoying a terrific summer, soaking up the sun, and spending quality time with your loved ones.

We want to share some pertinent information for the upcoming school year. See below for information about registration, our upcoming Student/Parent Walkthrough, school supply lists, and more.

With gratitude,

Mr. Michael Rumbaugh

Principal

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The walkthrough provides an opportunity to purchase locks, gym suits, spirit wear, pick up pre-ordered school supply kits, etc. Parents and students may also walk through the building to familiarize themselves with the location of classes and lockers.

Please note that students will not be allowed to enter the building unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you have any questions regarding the walkthrough, please contact the Grissom office at 708-429-3030.

What if we cannot attend the walkthrough?

No worries! Many of our students and families are not able to attend Walkthrough day. On the first few days of school, teachers take plenty of time touring the building with students so they become familiar with different locations. All items offered at the Walkthrough are available for purchase on the first few days of school. We do not expect students to have all items ready on the first few days.

We cannot arrange separate days, times, or personal tours for families unable to attend on August 7th.

Beginning with the 2024-25 school year, Alex Weinberg will join KSD 140’s administrative team as the new assistant principal of Grissom Middle School. Click the link below to read the full news release. Welcome Mr. Weinberg!

Our bell schedule is changing slightly for the upcoming school year.

Important Notes

• Students are still able to arrive and enter school at 8:25 AM.
  
  
• The first period bell will ring at 8:40 AM to begin class, five minutes earlier than previously.
  
  
• Dismissal time will now be at 3:07 PM, eight minutes earlier than previously.

Click below to view the school supply list for each grade level for the '24-'25 school year.

Official student schedules and transportation information will be made available to view on Infinite Campus in early August. Look for a district communication with those dates closer to the end of this month.

Infinite Campus Parent Portal

Calling all former Grissom Patriots!

In anticipation of our 50th Anniversary this upcoming 2024-25 school year, we are launching an alumni page for former students and current/former staff members.

If you are a Grissom alum or staff member, click the link below to join and contribute to our group. Feel free to share the group with other former alum so we can grow our community.

https://www.facebook.com/share/Dj32ArEGLBFUBbnR/

• Wednesday, August 7th
  Student/Parent Walkthrough 9AM-12PM & 5 PM-8PM
  
• Wednesday, August 21st
  First Day of School - ALL STUDENTS
• Monday, August 26th
  Middle School Open House - 6:00 - 7:30 PM

The entire school year calendar can be viewed on our website at 2024-25 School Year Calendar.

Please log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal to begin registering your student(s) for the 2024-25 school year.

If you have any questions regarding online registration or fee payments, please visit ksd140.or/registration or call your school office.

Click the link below to see available positions for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.

Grissom Middle School and Kirby School District 140 are committed to open and transparent communication. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns.

#KirbyONE40 #EveryChildEveryDay

Respectfully,

Mr. Michael Rumbaugh - Principal

mirumbaugh@ksd140.org

Mr. Alex Weinberg - Assistant Principal

aweinberg@ksd140.org

Principal Michael Rumbaugh- mirumbaugh@ksd140.org

Website: ksd140.org/grissom
Location: 17000 South 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL, 60477
Phone: 708-429-3030