John A. Bannes Elementary School News

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

Read Article Check Out Our April 2026 Newsletter

At its April 16 meeting, the D140 school board honored Keller fifth-grader Juliana N. f...

Read Article Board of Ed Celebrates Students and Staff at April 2026 Board Meeting

As the school year draws to a close, we wanted to provide families with a few reminders...

Read Article D140 iPad Information and Purchase Options

View the 2026–27 school supply lists for each school below: John A. Bannes ...

Read Article 2026-27 School Supply Lists

Early Childhood/Preschool (EC/P), Kindergarten, and returning student registration for ...

Read Article Online Registration/Fee Payment Discount Deadline is April 30, 2026

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 04/10/26

D140 middle schools will offer Summer Sports Camps for students in grades 5-8. The $35....

Read Article Register Now for 2026 Summer Sports Camps

The fifth-grade girls’ volleyball team is off to a great start this season, putti...

Read Article Bannes Fifth-Grade Volleyball Team Kicks Off Season Strong

Celebrating 140 days together! 140 days KINDER 140 days SMARTER 140 days DEVELOPIN...

Read Article Celebrating the 140th Day of the 2025-26 School Year!

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 4/02/26

There is no school on Friday, April 3. Enjoy the long weekend.

Read Article No School - Friday, April 3, 2026

Early Childhood/Preschool (EC/P), Kindergarten, and returning student registration for ...

Read Article Online Registration for the 2026-27 School Year is Now Open!

140 days KINDER 140 days SMARTER 140 days DEVELOPING COMMUNITY KSD 140 students an...

Read Article Celebrating D140 on Monday, April 6!

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

Read Article Check Out Our March 2026 Newsletter

At the March Board of Education meeting, Helen Keller Principal Julie Simpson shared ho...

Read Article Helen Keller Elementary Spotlighted at March 2026 Board Meeting

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 3/19/26

District 140 schools will be closed for Spring Break from March 20–27. Classes wi...

Read Article District 140 Schools Closed March 20–27 for Spring Break

Third-quarter student report cards will be available in the Infinite Campus Parent Port...

Read Article Third-Quarter Report Cards Available March 19, 2026

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 3/13/26

The District 140 7th Grade Concert Band recently traveled to the Illinois Music Educati...

Read Article D140 7th Grade Concert Band Performs at ILMEA Large Ensemble Festival

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Safe Kids: Supporting Parents in Navigating Tod...

Read Article Safe Kids Event Helps Families Navigate Online and Social Challenges

KSD 140’s Polar Plunge team took a dip in the icy waters of Lake Manteno on Satur...

Read Article D140 Polar Plunge Team Raises Over $50,000 for Special Olympics Illinois

Early Childhood/Preschool (EC/P), Kindergarten, and returning student registration for ...

Read Article Registration for the 2026-27 School Year Opens April 1

Join us at Prairie View Middle School on Wednesday, March 11, at 6:30 pm for Safe Kids:...

Read Article Safe Kids: Supporting Parents in Navigating Today’s Online and Social Challenges - March 11 @ Prairie View

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 03/06/26