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John A. Bannes Elementary School News

The Pennies for Patients program is part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s fundraising efforts and offers students the chance to help children with leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma by collecting spare change. With the support of our very generous Bannes families, this year's Student Council drive raised an impressive $5088.97.

102 Days Smarter!

February 20, 2019

Bannes second grade students are 102 days smarter!

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

February 18th, originally scheduled as a day off for Presidents’ Day, is serving as the make up day for the November 26th school closure due to snow.

Thanks to the members of Andrew High School's Varsity Athletic Leadership Team (VALT) who came to Bannes on February 6th to read to our Kindergarten through second grade students. We really enjoyed your visit!

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

The Association of School Business Officials International has awarded Kirby School District 140 its Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) for excellence in budget presentation during the 2018-19 budget year. This is the 14th consecutive year that the District has achieved this distinction.

PV Hosts Cheer Clinic

February 6, 2019

Our Prairie View Cheer team recently hosted their 2nd annual Cheer Clinic which included 120 participants from District 140’s five elementary schools.

District 140 Beginning Band members look sharp and sounded polished as they performed on January 23rd before a packed gymnasium at Prairie View Middle School.

Operation Snowflake will be held at Prairie View Middle School on Friday, February 22nd...

All KSD 140 schools will be closed Wednesday, January 30th and Thursday, January 31st due to severe winter weather.

Just a reminder ... Tuesday, January 29th is a START Day. Elementary schools will be dismissed at 12:30 pm and middle schools will be dismissed at 1:20 pm.

Our sincere thanks to motivational speaker Robert Jackson for sharing his tactics for building cultural awareness and effective communication with our staff, students and parents in early January.

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

Bannes Student Council will be collecting spare change January 11th through January 31st to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Our goal is to ...

The Board of Education and I are so appreciative of the staff, parents, and community members who enthusiastically support Kirby School District 140 each year. In 2018, the District focused on curriculum enhancements and celebrated numerous student achievements and service learning opportunities.

There is NO school on Monday, January 21st. Our Make Up Snow Day is FEBRUARY 18th.

KSD 140 honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. No school on Monday, January 21st.

School Safety Notification

January 17, 2019

We are notifying D140 families about an incident that occurred near Keller Elementary School this morning.

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

Please join us for an informative evening featuring nationally renowned speaker, educator and consultant, Robert Jackson.

Online Hot Lunch orders for the second half of the year are due by Friday, January 11th.

Happy Holidays! 2018

December 21, 2018

As Winter Break approaches, we would like to thank the students, staff, parents and community members who contribute so much in helping create an atmosphere of excellence in KSD 140. Best wishes for a happy holiday season!

Just a reminder ... Friday, December 21st is a Half-Day. Elementary schools will be dismissed at 11:10 am and middle schools will be dismissed at 12 noon.

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