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John A. Bannes Elementary School News

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

Beginning Band Winter Performance Debut

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

Bannes fifth-grade boys' volleyball team pose in school gym after practice

The fifth-grade boys' volleyball season is just around the corner, and excitement i...

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

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

JANUARY 23, 2026 eLearning Day For more information, visit ksd140.org/eLearning

Due to forecasted sub-zero temperatures and wind chills, Friday, January 23, will be an...

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

Graphic with an American flag background reading "Martin Luther King Jr. Day,' "I Have a Dream," and Monday, January 19 - No School

KSD 140 honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. No school on Monday...

Report Card Day - January 16

Second-quarter student report cards will be available in the Infinite Campus Parent Por...

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

District Spelling Bee Winner poses proudly holding his certificate after winning in boardroom at Ad Center

Congratulations to District 140’s newest Spelling Bee Champion, Samer K., a fifth...

Bannes Family Skate Night - January 22 from 6-8 pm - Forms and payment due by January 20

The Bannes PTO will host a Family Skate Night at the Tinley Park Roller Rink on Thursda...

Bannes Hot Lunch order due by January 21

Hot Lunch orders for the second half of the year are due by Wednesday, January 21,...

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

KSD 140 Connection Newsletter - December 2025

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

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays! 2025

December 19, 2025

As Winter Break approaches, we wish our students, parents, staff, and community members...

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In November and December, D140 students and staff participated in schoolwide food, clot...

Top three Bannes Spelling Bee winners pose proudly with ribbons

Congratulations to the top 12 fourth and fifth-grade spellers who competed on Thursday,...

Countdown to Winter Break December 15-19

Countdown to Winter Break 2025

December 10, 2025

D140 students and staff are invited to participate in our Countdown to Winter Break spi...

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Come out and show your support for our Special Olympics athletes!  Wednesday...

Bannes PTO Winterfest - Thursday, December 11

The Bannes PTO will host its Winter Fest featuring The Grinch on Thursday, December 11,...

Band & Chorus Winter Perfromances

Check out our upcoming D140 band and chorus winter performances! Wednesday, Decem...

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

KSD 140 Connection Newsletter - November 2025

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

Board of Education Recognition - November 2025

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

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