John A. Bannes Elementary School News
Due to inclement weather, Thursday, February 17 will be an eLearning Day for all students, teachers, and support staff. All students in PreK through eighth grade will learn remotely from 8 am until 1 pm.
On Saturday, February 12, Grissom and Prairie View band members participated in the Illinois Grade School Music Association (IGSMA) Solo & Ensemble Contest held at Liberty JHS in New Lenox.
KSD 140 celebrates Presidents' Day on Monday, February 21.
On behalf of the Board of Education, we are reaching out to our families and staff with an update on KSD 140 practices in response to the court decision in Sangamon County on February 4, 2022.
Congratulations to District 140’s new Spelling Bee Champion James A. James, an eighth-grader from Prairie View correctly spelling the word "parole" and clinched the victory with “compassion”.
Elementary students and staff are invited to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness by participating in our Spirit Week from February 14 - 18!
Check out the latest KSD 140 Connection!
Just a reminder ... Friday, February 4 is a Half-Day.
Due to weather, District 140 will remain closed on Thursday, February 3 and eLearning will continue for all students, teachers, and support staff.
Due to inclement weather, Wednesday, February 2 will be an eLearning Day for all students, teachers, and support staff. All students in PreK through eighth grade will learn remotely from 8 am until 1 pm.
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four at-home COVID-19 tests.
Over the upcoming weeks, D140 students, teachers, and parents will be given the opportunity to weigh in on school climate and learning conditions by taking the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey.
Hot Lunch and Snack Day orders are due by Wednesday, January 19.
Congratulations to the 14 top-notch fourth and fifth-grade spellers who competed on Wednesday, January 12 in Bannes’ annual Spelling Bee.
KSD 140 honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Check out the latest KSD 140 Connection!
Check out the latest KSD 140 Connection!
Check out the latest KSD 140 Connection!
As Winter Break approaches, we would like to wish the students, parents, staff, and community members a happy and healthy holiday season!
The Bannes Student Council is sponsoring a Winter Clothing Drive from Thursday, December 2 through Tuesday, December 21.
Please join in the fun as we count down the days until Winter Break!
Looking to add some holiday pep to your step? Check out our upcoming D140 band and chorus winter performances!
Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled in all KSD 140 elementary and middle schools on Monday, November 22 from 1 - 8 p.m. and Tuesday, November 23 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Check out the latest KSD 140 Connection!
On Wednesday, November 17, the KSD 140 Jazz Ensemble performed with the Brass Tracks jazz band at the Quarry in Lemont.
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