John A. Bannes Elementary School News

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

Read Article Check Out Our September 2026 Newsletter

Each month, one of our seven schools takes center stage at the Board of Education meeti...

Read Article McAuliffe Elementary Spotlighted at September 2026 Board Meeting

The Bannes fifth-grade boys' basketball team will begin its season on Tuesday, Sept...

Read Article Bannes Fifth-Grade Boys' Basketball Season Begins September 29

Kirby School District 140 will have three (3) four-year seats available on our sev...

Read Article Notice: April 6, 2027 School Board Election

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 9/18/26

On Friday, September 18, Ms. Zimmerman from the Tinley Park Public Library visited Bann...

Read Article Tinley Park Librarian Visits Bannes on Friday, September 18, 2026

Bannes students will preview the Bannes Book Fair on Wednesday, September 23. Students ...

Read Article Bannes PTO Book Fair & A Night of Magic - Friday, September 25

As part of their National Fire Prevention Week campaign, our local fire departments vis...

Read Article 2026 T.P. Fire Department Visits Bannes to Give Student Safety Tips

Bannes Elementary picture day is Thursday, September 17. Families are en...

Read Article Bannes Picture Day - Thursday, September 17

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 9/11/26

Fifth Grade Beginning Band Registration will be held on Wednesday, September 16 and Thu...

Read Article Fifth Grade Beginning Band Registration for 2026-27 School Year

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 09/04/26

D140 students and staff are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue on Friday, Septembe...

Read Article Wear Red, White, and Blue on Friday, September 11, 2026

As we begin the school year, D140 is launching You Matter. We All Belong., a yearlong e...

Read Article What Does Belonging Look Like in D140?

All D140 schools will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Lab...

Read Article No School - Monday, September 7, 2026

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 08/28/26

As required by Illinois State Statute, our schools participate in fire, severe weather,...

Read Article D140 Safety Drills During the 2026-27 School Year

Hot lunch orders for the first half of the year are due by Wednesday, September 2, 2026...

Read Article Bannes Hot Lunch Orders Due by Wednesday, Sept. 2

Bannes Elementary School students and their families are invited to join us on Wednesda...

Read Article Bannes Back-to-School Bash - Wednesday, August 26

This morning, the KSD 140 band program hosted a special presentation concert at Prairie...

Read Article D140 Band Program Kicks Off 26-27 School Year with Fifth-Grade Showcase

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

Read Article Check Out Our August 2026 Newsletter

Welcome to the 2026-27 school year! It's great having everyone back in our cla...

Read Article Welcome to the 2026-27 School Year!

Important August dates to mark on your calendar: Monday, August 3 - Elementary cl...

Read Article Looking Ahead: Key Dates in August 2026

Please make plans to attend our elementary and middle school open houses:  T...

Read Article UPDATE - KSD 140 Invites Families to 2026-27 Back-to-School Nights!

Dear Kirby School District 140 Families, As we prepare to welcome students back for ...

Read Article 2026-27 Curriculum Updates