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John A. Bannes Elementary School News

Parent-Teacher Conferences and Fall Break Reminder November 24-28

Parent-teacher conferences will be held in all KSD 140 elementary and middle schools on...

Half-Day, Friday November 21

Friday, November 21, will be a half-day for all KSD 140 schools. Elementary schoo...

Thank a Board Member Day - November 15, 2025

November 15 is School Board Members Day, a time to recognize the hard work and dedicati...

Students speaking at podium while veteran salutes in front of crowd

District 140 schools marked Veterans Day with assemblies, patriotic performances, class...

Bannes' fifth-grade girls' basketball team poses for picture in gym after practice

Get ready for another exciting season of Bobcat basketball. Coached by Mr. Klein, ...

Bannes PTO Movie Night featuring Alice in Wonderland - Thursday, November 13

Join us for a free Family Movie Night featuring “Alice in Wonderland” on Th...

Before-School Activities Canceled for Monday, November 10

Due to forecasted snow, all before-school activities scheduled for Monday, November 10,...

Group of girls pose proudly during PBIS celebration

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

Bannes Student Council Food DRive November 10 -21

The Student Council is sponsoring a canned food drive from November 10 to November...

2025 Parent-Teacher Conference Appointments Now Available

Parent-Teacher Conferences are Monday, November 24, and Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Bot...

Illinois Report Card - 2024-25

Today, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released Kirby School District 140&...

Report Card Day - October 31

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

Half-Day Friday, October 31

Friday, October 31, will be a half-day for all KSD 140 schools. Elementary school...

Red Ribbon Week October 27-31

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

Three boys smile in the hallway while wearing orange shirts for Unity Day

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

Three students smiling while holding up their crafts made at family reading night

Bannes Elementary families came together for a night filled with stories, laughter, and...

Bannes PTO's Monster Mash October 24 from 6-8 pm

The Bannes PTO will host its 2025 Monster Mash on Friday, October 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. ...

Six students pose proudly with Tinley Park Librarian after presentation

On Friday, October 17, Ms. Zimmerman from the Tinley Park Public Library visited Bannes...

Bannes reading night on Tuesday, October 21 from 5:30-7pm - RSVP by October 20

Bannes is hosting its Spooky Reading Night on Tuesday, October 21, from 5:30 to 7:00 p....

Two students smile while sitting at a classroom table covered with craft supplies and cardboard, building bridges during STEM club

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

KSD 140 Connection Newsletter - October 2025

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

Board of Education Recognition - October 2025

At the October Board of Education meeting, D140 students and staff were recognized for ...

2025 Parent-Teacher Conference sign-up links open Nov. 3-20

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

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