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KSD 140 Connection Newsletter September 2024

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

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

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

Bannes Book Fair September 26-27 - Books and Dessert Friday, September 27

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

Bannes Picture Day - September 19

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

KSD 140 staff pose proudly at Institute Day

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

Students smile during math in classroom

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

No School - Monday, September 16 - Teacher Institute Day

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

School crossing guards pose proudly outside

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

Patriot Day - September 11 - Wear Red, White and Blue

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

Keeping schools safe safety drills

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

Boy and girl kindergarten students smile while wearing glow in the dark hats and glasses for glow party

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

No School- Monday September 2 - Labor Day

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

Heat advisory precautions

Heat Advisory Precautions

August 26, 2024

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

KSD 140 Back-to-School Nights Open Houses

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

Bannes Hot Lunch Orders due by Wednesday, August 28

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

KSD 140 Connection Newsletter August 2024

Check out the latest KSD 140 Connection newsletter! This issue includes elementary and ...

Board of Education August  2024 Recognition

We want to extend a heartfelt welcome to our newest team members, including Katelyn Ant...

Bannes Picnic with Principal Thursday, August 15

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

Kindergarten Roundup , Thursday, August 15

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

April 1, 2025 School Board Election

Kirby School District 140 will have four (4) four-year seats available on our seven-mem...

Student classroom assignments, schedules, and transportation information

Elementary classroom assignments and middle school student schedules will be released v...

August Key Dates

Important August dates to mark on your calendar: Monday, August 5 - Elementary cl...

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