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John A. Bannes Elementary School News

Important August dates to mark on your calendar ...

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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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The KSD 140 Board of Education approved a two-year plan for renovating Bannes Elementary School beginning this June.

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D140 recently asked District families and employees to complete a three minute survey designed to gather information regarding their preferences for emergency closure make up days and a possible late start option.

Best of luck to the six KSD 140 athletes participating in the Special Olympics Track & Field State Games June 7-9 at Illinois State University in Bloomington Normal!

bobcats of the week

Congratulations to our Bannes Bobcats of the Week! These students were chosen by their teachers for their outstanding character and leadership qualities.

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If you were unable to make our May 22nd Parent Night regarding D140’s Supplemental Services, please click here to view slides from our presentation.

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KSD 140 observes Memorial Day on Monday, May 27th. No school.

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Congratulations to our Bannes Bobcats of the Week! These students were chosen by their teachers for their outstanding character and leadership qualities.

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

math bowl participants

Kirby School District 140 brought home nine awards from the annual South Cook Math Bowl held at Prairie State College on May 9th and May 10th. Quite a feat when you consider more than 200 contestants from almost 30 school districts competed each day in this awesome event.

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Third through fifth grade students faced off  in Bannes Elementary''s annual Battle of the Books, a quiz show type of competition meant to test literary knowledge. At the event, students were asked ...

Please join us for an informational meeting at Bannes on Tuesday, May 14th at 7:00 p.m. District and school personnel will be available to discuss our construction plans and answer any questions you may have.

bobcats of the week

Congratulations to our Bannes Bobcats of the Week! These students were chosen by their teachers for their outstanding character and leadership qualities.

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Ten outstanding fifth-grade students from Kirby School District 140 recently received Awards of Excellence at the Illinois Principals Association’s Student Recognition Breakfast.

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Student-athletes from Kirby School District 140 excelled at the Area E Special Olympics Track & Field Spring Games held at Thornwood High School in early May.

bobcats of the week

Congratulations to our Bannes Bobcats of the Week! These students were chosen by their teachers for their outstanding character and leadership qualities.

Friday, May 3rd is a START Day. Elementary schools will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. and middle schools will be dismissed at 1:20 p.m.

Friday, May 3rd is the last day to qualify for a discount on registration fees for the 2019-20 school year. All packets must be received by the end of the school day or postmarked by Friday, May 3rd in order to qualify for the discount.

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Best of luck to the fifteen KSD 140 athletes participating in the Special Olympics Track & Field Spring Games at Thornwood High School on May 4th!

bannes bobcats of the week

Congratulations to our Bannes Bobcats of the Week! These students were chosen by their teachers for their outstanding character and leadership qualities.

water fountain

Kirby School District 140 engaged Midwest Environmental Consulting Services, Inc. (MEC) to test water at our schools and is very pleased to report that all tests indicate there is no concern of any elevated lead content in the drinking water.

spelling bee participants

Congratulations to our ten top-notch fourth and fifth grade spellers who competed on Tuesday, April 23rd in Bannes' annual Spelling Bee. Our first place winner correctly spelled ...

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There is no school on Friday, April 18th. Enjoy the long weekend!

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We need your help in our planning process for next year. Please complete this quick 3 minute survey designed to gather information about your preferences for emergency closure make up days and a possible 90 minute delayed start option.

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