John A. Bannes Elementary School News

When we stand together, no one stands alone! Students and staff are encouraged to we...

Read Article Celebrate Unity Day by Wearing Orange on October 16!

Each week, we post a collection of candid photos celebrating the moments that make our ...

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up! - 10/11/2024

There is no school on Monday, October 14. Enjoy the long weekend!

Read Article No School - Monday, October 14

Thank you to the D140 students, families, and staff who participated in our Walk & ...

Read Article D140 Families and Staff Step Up for Walk & Roll to School Day

Gather your family, put on your walking shoes or biking gear, and celebrate National Wa...

Read Article National Walk & Roll to School Day - Wednesday, October 9

Each week, we post a collection of candid photos celebrating the moments that make our ...

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up! - 10/04/2024

Each week, we post a collection of candid photos celebrating the moments that make our ...

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up! - 09/27/2024

The Bannes fifth-grade boys' basketball team will begin their season on Tuesday, Oc...

Read Article Bannes Boys’ Basketball Team Ready to Tip Off Fall 2024 Season

Check out the latest KSD 140 Connection newsletter! This issue includes fifth grade Beg...

Read Article Check Out Our September 2024 Newsletter

Each week, we post a collection of candid photos celebrating the moments that make our ...

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up! - 09/20/2024

Dear District 140 Parents and Guardians, Now that the school year is underway, I wan...

Read Article Important Safety and Security Enhancements for Our District

Bannes students can preview the Bannes Book Fair on Wednesday, September 25. Students c...

Read Article Bannes Book Fair September 26-27

Picture Day at Bannes is Thursday, September 19. Van Gogh offers prepaid ordering onlin...

Read Article Bannes Picture Day - Thursday, September 19!

Our incredible staff gathered today at Grissom for a day full of learning, collaboratio...

Read Article Institute Day - September 16, 2024

Each week, we post a collection of candid photos celebrating the moments that make our ...

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up! - 09/13/2024

There is no student attendance on Monday, September 16. Staff will attend professional ...

Read Article No School - Monday, September 16

Each week, we post a collection of candid photos celebrating the moments that make our ...

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up! - 09/06/2024

D140 students and staff are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue on Wednesday, Septe...

Read Article Wear Red, White, and Blue on Wednesday, September 11

As Illinois State Statute requires, our schools participate in fire, severe weather, bu...

Read Article D140 Safety Drills During the 2024-25 School Year

Each week, we post a collection of candid photos celebrating the moments that make our ...

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up! - 08/30/2024

There is no school on Monday, September 2. Enjoy the long weekend!

Read Article No School - Monday, September 2

Due to the excessive heat forecasted for Tuesday, August 27, District 140 is taking pre...

Read Article Heat Advisory Precautions

Today, the KSD 140 Band Program hosted a special presentation concert at Prairie View M...

Read Article District Band Program Kicks Off with Instrument Showcase for Fifth-Graders

Please make plans to attend our elementary and middle school open houses:  T...

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

Hot Lunch orders for the first half of the year are due by Wednesday, August 28, 2024. ...

Read Article Bannes Hot Lunch orders Due by Wednesday, August 28!