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 - 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

We want to extend a heartfelt welcome to our newest team members, including Kristina Ai...

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

Hot Lunch orders for the first half of the year are due by Wednesday, August 27, 2025. ...

Read Article Bannes Hot Lunch Orders Due by Wednesday, August 27

This morning, the KSD 140 band program hosted a special presentation concert at Prairie...

Read Article D140 Band Program Kicks Off 25-26 School Year with Fifth-Grade Showcase

First day of school is in the books! Here's to a great year ahead! #KirbyOne40 #Eve...

Read Article D140 Kicks Off the 2025-26 School Year!

It was wonderful seeing so many D140 families last night at Tinley Park’s Nationa...

Read Article Fun, Family, and Community Spirit at National Night Out 2025!