John A. Bannes Elementary School News

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

D140 students and staff are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue on Thursday, Septem...

Read Article Wear Red, White, and Blue on Thursday, September 11

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

Read Article Check Out D140’s Weekly Wrap-Up! - 08/29/25

All D140 schools will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Da...

Read Article No School - Monday, September 1, 2025

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

Read Article Bannes Back-to-School Bash - Thursday, August 28

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

Read Article Check Out D140’s Weekly Wrap-Up! - 08/22/25

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

Read Article Check Out KSD 140’s August 2025 Newsletter