John A. Bannes Elementary School News

Welcome to the 2023-24 School Year! Tuesday, August 22 – Back-to-School Nig...

Read Article KSD 140 Invites Families to Back-to-School Nights

Important August dates to mark on your calendar: Monday, August 7 - Elementary cl...

Read Article Looking Ahead: Key Dates in August 2023

Check out Superintendent Dr. Dan Callaghan's August Welcome Message.

Read Article Superintendent Dr. Dan Callaghan's August 2023 Welcome Message!

Welcome! KSD 140 elementary principals and kindergarten teachers will meet with kinderg...

Read Article D140 Welcomes Incoming Kindergarten Students to the 2023-24 School Year

Click on the links below to view your school's 2023-24 supply list. John...

Read Article 2023-24 School Supply Lists

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

Read Article Bannes Picnic with the Principal - August 16

KSD 140 welcomes Michelle O’Connor to its administrative team as the EL/Title I C...

Read Article KSD 140 Names Mrs. Michelle O’Connor EL/Title I Coordinator

KSD 140 welcomes Anthony Silic to its administrative team as the new Operations Coordin...

Read Article KSD 140 Names Mr. Anthony Silic Operations Coordinator

The D140 Board of Education will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 pm on Thursday, August 1...

Read Article Notice of Public Hearing - eLearning Program Renewal

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

Read Article Check Out Our July Newsletter

D140’s Special Olympics State team was recognized at the July Board of Education ...

Read Article D140 Board of Ed Celebrates Special Olympics Summer State Game Competitors

Check out the latest KSD 140 Connection! The KSD 140 Connection is intended to infor...

Read Article KSD 140 Connection - June 20, 2023

D140’s Spring 2023 Perception Survey asked parents/guardians questions about scho...

Read Article 2023 Spring Perception Survey Results

Prairie View Girls' Soccer Prairie View girls' soccer team members were reco...

Read Article D140 Board of Ed Celebrates Students and Staff at June Board Meeting

Eight student-athletes from Kirby School District 140 excelled at the Special Olympics ...

Read Article D140 Athletes Medal at Special Olympics Summer State Games

Thanks to our D140 families for their continued support and involvement in our District...

Read Article School’s Out! Have a Great Summer! (2023)

Kirby School District 140 bids a heartfelt farewell to the nine employees who are retir...

Read Article Congratulations and Thank You to Our D140 Retirees - 2023

Just a reminder ... Friday, June 9, is a Half-Day and the last day of school. Elementar...

Read Article Early Dismissal Reminder - June 9 is a Half- Day

Beginning Friday, June 9, at 3 p.m., fourth-quarter student report cards will be availa...

Read Article Report Card Day - June 9, 2023

Best of luck to the eight KSD 140 athletes at Illinois State University participating i...

Read Article KSD 140 Athletes to Compete in Special Olympics State Summer Games June 9-11

Thanks to all the local and federal law enforcement officers and firemen who celebrated...

Read Article Bannes Elementary Honors Local First Responders

As the school year draws to a close, we bid farewell to an outstanding group of fifth-g...

Read Article Bannes Bids Farewell to Fifth-Grade Students

D140 fourth and fifth-grade athletes hit the track for an afternoon of friendly competi...

Read Article Elementary Students Compete in District Track Meet

As a school district, we always look for ways to improve our educational programs and s...

Read Article Parent/Guardian Survey - School Year 2022-23

Wednesday, May 31, is the last day to qualify for a discount on student fees. Pare...

Read Article Online Registration/Fee Payment Discount Deadline is May 31