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John A. Bannes Elementary School News

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As part of their National Fire Prevention Week campaign, our local fire departments visit KSD 140 elementary schools in September and October to educate our students about all aspects of fire safety and prevention.

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Just a reminder ... Friday, September 24 is a HALF-DAY. Elementary schools will be dismissed at 11:10 a.m. and middle schools at 12:00 p.m.

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Picture day at Bannes will be Thursday, September 23. Click here to order your chi...

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Bannes students will have a chance to shop the Scholastic Book Fair during their schedu...

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D140 students and staff are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue on Friday, September 10 in observance of Patriot Day which is Saturday, September 11.

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Thanks to the members of Andrew High School's Varsity Athletic Leadership Team (VAL...

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Kirby School District 140 has partnered with the University of Illinois (“Testing Partner”) to test students for COVID-19 infection. This notice provides...

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Just a reminder … KSD 140 celebrates Labor Day on Monday, September 6. No school.

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Check out the latest KSD 140 Connection! The KSD 140 Connection is intended to inform families and foster a connection between school and home. We appreciate your partnership!

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Hot Lunch and Snack Day orders are due by August 31. Click here to place your onli...

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Welcome to the 2021-22 school year! It's great having everyone back in our classrooms. Looking forward to a wonderful year!

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THE BAND IS BACK!

August 25, 2021

Grissom and Prairie View band members concluded Summer Band Camp with a wonderful concert. The 6th Grade Cadet Band members are brand new to playing instruments this year and...

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Welcome to the 2021-22 School Year! Monday, August 23 – Back to School Night for K-5, Preschool and Early Childhood families from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 24 – Back to School Night for Middle School families from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

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

Grissom and Prairie View's Parent/Student Walkthrough will be held on Wednesday, Au...

Incoming 6th graders will have the chance to visit Prairie View or Grissom for a "...

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When the 2021-22 school year begins, students attending Bannes Elementary School will have a new principal. KSD 140 educator Karyn Bissell ...

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2021-22 Reopening Plan

August 5, 2021

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

Important August dates to mark on your calendar: Wednesday, August 11 - Elementar...

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Click on the links below to view your school's 2021-22 supply list. John...

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Looking for something to do to beat the heat? Jump into our “pool” of ...

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As the school year draws to a close, we bid farewell to the Class of 2021. We will b...

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Thanks to our D140 families for their continued support and involvement in our District and to our teachers and support staff who have provided ...

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

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