John A. Bannes Elementary School News

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

Read Article Tinley Park Librarian Visits Bannes on Friday, October 17, 2025

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

Read Article Bannes Spooky Reading Night - Tuesday, October 21, 2025

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 10/17/25

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

Read Article Check Out Our October 2025 Newsletter

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

Read Article Board of Ed Celebrates Students and Staff at October 2025 Board Meeting

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

Read Article Parent-Teacher Conference Appointment Sign-Up Links Available November 3

Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange on Unity Day, Wednesday, October 22, t...

Read Article Celebrate Unity Day by Wearing Orange on October 22

We’re proud to celebrate the artistic talents of our D140 students!  Octo...

Read Article Student Artwork on Display at the Administration Center - October 2025

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 10/10/25

There is no school on Monday, October 13. Enjoy the long weekend.

Read Article No School - Monday, October 13, 2025

Thank you to the D140 students, families, and staff who participated in our Walk & ...

Read Article D140 Families and Staff Step Up for 2025 Walk & Roll to School Day

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 10/03/25

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, October 8

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

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

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

Read Article Bannes Boys’ Basketball Team Ready to Tip Off Fall 2025 Season

Bannes students can preview the Bannes Book Fair on Wednesday, September 24. Students c...

Read Article Bannes Book Fair September 25-26

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 9/19/25

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

Read Article Check Out Our September 2025 Newsletter

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

Read Article McAuliffe Elementary Spotlighted at September 2025 Board Meeting

Picture Day at Bannes is Thursday, September 18. Van Gogh offers prepaid ordering onlin...

Read Article Bannes Picture Day - Thursday, September 18

On Monday, September 15, District 140 staff gathered at Odyssey Country Club in Tinley ...

Read Article District 140 Hosts Inspiring Institute Day with Keynote Gerry Brooks

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 09/12/25

Fifth Grade Beginning Band Registration will take place on Wednesday, September 17, and...

Read Article Fifth Grade Beginning Band Registration for 2025-26 School Year

There is no student attendance on Monday, September 15. Staff will attend professional ...

Read Article No School - Monday, September 15

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

Read Article Check Out D140’s Weekly Wrap-Up! - 09/05/25