John A. Bannes Elementary School News

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 02/06/26

The Bannes PTO will hold its annual Glow Dance on Friday, February 20, from 6:00 - 8:00...

Read Article Bannes PTO’s Glow Dance - Friday, February 20

The D140 Board of Education approved the 2026-27 School Year Calendar at its Janua...

Read Article D140 Board of Ed Approves 2026-27 School Year Calendar

Friday, February 6, will be a half-day for all KSD 140 schools. Elementary school...

Read Article Early Dismissal Reminder - February 6, 2026 is a Half-Day

Congratulations to KSD 140 band students Hayden D. and Liam L. on being selected to per...

Read Article KSD 140 Band Students Perform with First-Ever ILMEA All-State Junior Band

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 01/30/26

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

Read Article Beginning Band Performs in Debut Winter Concert

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

Read Article Bannes’ Fifth-Grade Boys’ 2026 Volleyball Season Ready to Serve!

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

Read Article Check Out Our January 2026 Newsletter

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 1/23/26

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

Read Article D140 eLearning Day - January 23, 2026

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 1/16/26

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

Read Article Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School Monday, January 19

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

Read Article Second-Quarter Report Cards Available January 16, 2026

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 1/9/26

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

Read Article District 140 Spelling Bee Won by Samer K.!

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

Read Article Bannes PTO Hosts Family Skate Night - Thursday, January 22

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

Read Article Bannes Hot Lunch Orders Due by Wednesday, January 21

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 12/19/25

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

Read Article Check Out Our December 2025 Newsletter

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

Read Article Happy Holidays! 2025

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

Read Article D140 Students Give Back in 2025

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

Read Article Congratulations to our 2025 Bannes Spelling Bee Participants!

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

Read Article Countdown to Winter Break 2025

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

Read Article Support Our 2025-26 Special Olympics Basketball Team!