Eagles Exclamation

Dear PV Eagle Families:

It’s hard to believe we’ve entered the final month of the school year! As we wrap up the 4th quarter, it’s more important than ever for students to stay focused and finish strong. Please encourage your child to complete any outstanding assignments and continue giving their best effort in class each day. Every grade still matters, and this is a great time to show growth and pride in their work.

Our 8th graders are especially looking forward to several exciting end-of-year events! After the 8th Grade Celebration, there are a number of fun activities planned for those students who are completing the work and following our behavioral expectations. Please encourage your 8th grade students to continue working hard and staying engaged in the classroom.

While there’s certainly a lot to look forward to, regular attendance remains a priority. Every day of learning counts—right up to the last day of school. Please help us finish the year strong by making sure your student is here, on time, and ready to learn.

Thank you for your continued support throughout the year. Let’s make this final month a great one!

Best regards,

Maura R. Baskovich

Principal

D140 middle schools will offer Summer Sports Camps for students who will be in grades 5–8 during the 2025–26 school year. The $35.00 registration fee includes instruction and a camp t-shirt. To receive a t-shirt, students must be registered by May 6. Please click the links below to view school-specific registration information, camp dates, times, and locations.

• Prairie View Middle School Summer Sports Camps - Registration ends May 6, 2025

Grissom Middle School is marking five decades of educational excellence and community pride!

The entire community - including former, current, and future students, staff, families, and local residents - is invited to a 50th Anniversary Open House on Saturday, May 10, from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Guests can walk the halls, revisit cherished memories, and explore how Grissom has grown and evolved over the past half-century.

Event highlights include:

• Self-paced building exploration

• Displays of yearbooks, newspaper articles, and artifacts spanning 50 years

• Food and refreshments are available for purchase

• Exclusive Grissom merchandise for sale

Grissom Middle School is located at 17000 S. 80th Avenue, Tinley Park.

The Class of 2025 will graduate at Andrew High School, 9001 W. 171st Street, Tinley Park, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and students should plan to arrive half an hour before their ceremony time.

• Prairie View students will graduate on Monday, June 2

We anticipate that the ceremony will last approximately 45 minutes. Each student will receive six tickets and two parking passes for the event.

Please take a moment to review our 2025-26 School Year Calendar and note key changes to our usual schedule due to tentative renovations planned for Summer 2026. These adjustments will help ensure that important facility updates can be completed efficiently while minimizing disruptions to student learning.

Key dates for the upcoming school year include:

• Wednesday, August 6 - Middle School Student/Parent Walkthrough at D140 middle schools from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

• Monday, August 11 - Kindergarten Roundup from 9:00 - 10:00 am at D140 elementary schools

• Tuesday, August 12 - Elementary Open House from 6:00 - 7:30 pm

• Tuesday, August 12 - Teacher Institute Day

• Wednesday, August 13 - First day of student attendance for all grades

• Monday, August 18 - Middle School Open House from 6:00 - 7:30 pm

• Friday, December 19, 2025 (Half-Day) - Monday, January 5, 2026 - Winter Break. Teachers will return for an Institute Day on Monday, January 5, 2026. Classes resume on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

• Friday, March 20 - Friday, March 27, 2026 - Spring Break. Classes resume on Monday, March 30, 2026.

• Friday, May 22, 2026 - Last student attendance day (Half-Day), if no emergency days are used.

As always, we appreciate your support and flexibility as we plan for the future of our schools!

• Grades 1 - 3, 5 - 7: Students will take home their iPad, charging block, and charging cord for the summer. Please remember to send these items back to school with your student on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

• Grades 4 and 8: Our technology replacement plan offers fourth- and eighth-grade families the option to purchase their iPads and accessories for $50.

• Payment can be made through the SCHOOL STORE tab in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal or with cash or a check payable to Kirby School District 140. Directions for releasing the iPad will be provided at the time of purchase.

• Grade 4: Payment should be turned in to your child's classroom teacher by May 23, 2025. iPads will be released on June 3, 2025.

• Grade 8: Payment should be turned in to your student's Team Leader by May 23, 2025. iPads will be released on May 27, 2025.

• If a student is not purchasing their iPad/accessories and returns a damaged iPad or is missing charging blocks/cables, please keep in mind these replacement and repair costs: $75 for a damaged iPad, $19 for a missing charging block, and $19 for a missing charging cable.

If you need additional information, please don't hesitate to contact your school office.

Fourth-quarter student report cards will be available in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal on Thursday, June 5, at 11:15 a.m. Please follow the steps outlined below.

How to Access Student Report Cards

1. Log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

2. Select Documents in your Message Center

3. Click 24-25 School Name under Report Card, and a pop-up window displaying your student’s report card will open in a new browser. If you cannot view your student’s report card, please ensure pop-up windows are enabled in your web browser.

Please call your school office if you need assistance accessing your Parent Portal.