John A. Bannes Elementary School News

Each week, Kirby School District 140 celebrates our students' talents and passion b...

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 10/30/26

District 140 has a lot to celebrate! All seven D140 schools earned strong Profiles of P...

Read Article D140 Celebrates Strong Results on 2025-26 Illinois School Report Card

Families can begin scheduling Parent-Teacher Conferences on Monday, November 2, at 9:00...

Read Article Parent-Teacher Conference Appointment Sign-Up Links Available November 2 - 19

Bannes families enjoyed a Spooky Reading Night. It was a wonderful reminder that readin...

Read Article A Spooktacular Evening of Stories and Family Fun at Bannes

Congratulations to the winners of the Tinley Park Fire Department’s 2026 Fir...

Read Article T.P. Fire Department Announces 2026 Fire Prevention Poster Contest Winners

No school on Tuesday, November 3. Classes resume on Wednesday, November 4.

Read Article Election Day - No School, Tuesday, November 3

Friday, October 30, will be a half-day for all KSD 140 schools. Elementary school...

Read Article Early Dismissal Reminder - October 30, 2026 is a Half-Day

Bannes is hosting its Spooky Reading Night on Tuesday, October 27, from 5:00 to 6:30 p....

Read Article Bannes Spooky Reading Night - Tuesday, October 27, 2026

During Red Ribbon Week, schools across the nation join together to promote a drug-free ...

Read Article KSD 140 Celebrates Red Ribbon Week October 26-30

Each week, Kirby School District 140 celebrates our students' talents and passion b...

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 10/23/26

Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange on Wednesday, October 21, for Unity Da...

Read Article Wear Orange for Unity Day on October 21

Each week, Kirby School District 140 celebrates our students' talents and passion b...

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 10/16/26

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

Read Article Check Out Our October 2026 Newsletter

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held at all KSD 140 elementary and middle schools on...

Read Article Parent-Teacher Conference Appointment Sign-Up Links Available November 2

We’re proud to celebrate our D140 students' artistic talents! October&rsqu...

Read Article Student Artwork Displayed at the Ad Center - Oct. 2026

Each week, Kirby School District 140 celebrates our students' talents and passion b...

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 10/09/26

Thank you to the D140 students and families who joined us for Walk & Roll...

Read Article D140 Families Participate in 2026 Walk & Roll to School Day

There is no school on Monday, October 12. Enjoy the long weekend.

Read Article No School - Monday, October 12, 2026

Beginning this school year, families of students in grades 3-5 will have access to thei...

Read Article New for Grades 3 - 5: Online Gradebook Access

The Bannes PTO will host its 2026 Monster Mash on Friday, October 26, from 6 to 8 ...

Read Article Bannes PTO Hosts 2026 Monster Mash - Friday, October 23

Each week, Kirby School District 140 celebrates our students' talents and passion b...

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 10/2/26

Every child brings unique experiences, talents, and dreams into our schools. Thank y...

Read Article Every Student Has a Story

Celebrate your love of books by decorating a pumpkin for Bannes Elementary’s Pump...

Read Article Bannes Library Hosts 6th Annual Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Gather your family, put on your walking shoes or biking gear, and join us in celebratin...

Read Article National Walk & Roll to School Day - Wednesday, Oct. 7

Each week, Kirby School District 140 celebrates our students' talents and passion b...

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 9/25/26