John A. Bannes Elementary School News

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

Read Article Bannes Girls’ Basketball Kicks Off 2025 Season

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

Read Article Bannes PTO Free Family Movie Night - Thursday, November 13

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

Read Article Before-School Activities Canceled for Monday, November 10

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 11/7/25

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

Read Article Bannes Student Council Food Drive - November 10 - 21

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

Read Article 2025 Parent-Teacher Conference Appointments Now Available - Sign Up Today!

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

Read Article ISBE Releases 2024-25 Illinois Report Card

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

Read Article First-Quarter Report Cards Available October 31, 2025

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

Read Article Early Dismissal Reminder - October 31, 2025 is a Half-Day

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

Read Article KSD 140 Celebrates Red Ribbon Week October 27-31

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up - 10/24/25

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

Read Article Families Enjoy a Spooktacular Night of Reading Fun at Bannes

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

Read Article Bannes PTO Hosts 2025 Monster Mash - Friday, October 24

Congratulations to the winners of the Tinley Park Fire Department’s 2025 Fire Pre...

Read Article T.P. Fire Department Announces 2025 Fire Prevention Poster Contest Winners

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