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John A. Bannes Elementary School News

Just a reminder ... Wednesday, October 31st is a START Day. Elementary schools will be dismissed at 12:30 pm and middle schools will be dismissed at 1:20 pm.

In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month, Martial Arts instructor Adam Grisko spoke to the Bannes students at a school assembly on October 23rd.

When we stand together, no one stands alone! Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange on Unity Day, Wednesday, October 24th, to show they care about safe and supportive schools and communities.

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

During Red Ribbon Week, schools across the nation join together to promote a drug-free lifestyle and encourage students to make positive, healthy choices. It is an ideal way for communities to unite and take a visible stand against substance abuse.

D140 parents are invited to a Parenting the Digital Generation presentation at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 15th at Grissom Middle School. This parents only event will cover topics such as ...

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

Congratulations to our Bannes Bobcats of the Week! These students were chosen by their teachers for their ...

KSD 140 celebrates Columbus Day on Monday, October 8th. No school.

The Bannes Running Club provides a fun and supportive opportunity for third through fifth grade students to be active and develop better fitness, self-discipline and ...

As part of their National Fire Prevention Week campaign, our local fire departments visit KSD 140 elementary schools in September and October in order to educate ...

Kirby School District 140 will have three (3) four-year seats available on our seven-member Board of Education. The seats will be filled following the April 2, 2019 election. Candidates who are elected ...

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

Principal Callaghan and the entire Bannes staff would like to extend a warm welcome to our students and their families.

Welcome to the 2018-19 School Year! Open House dates and times are as follows ...

New Bannes Elementary Principal Dan Callaghan welcomed families to “Popsicles with the Principal” on Friday, August 24th. Despite the cool and rainy weather, more than 300 ...

Online Hot Lunch orders for the first half of the year are due by September 7th. Click here ...

Welcome! KSD 140 elementary principals and kindergarten teachers will meet with kindergarten students and their parents on Thursday, August 23rd ...

2018-19 School Year Information will be mailed to KSD 140 families on Friday, August 10...

Important August dates to mark on your calendar ...

Greetings Bannes Family,  It is with great honor and excitement that I formally...

Click on the links below to view your school's supply list ...

When the 2018-19 school year begins in August, students attending John A. Bannes Elementary School will have a new principal. KSD 140 educator Mr. Daniel Callaghan was selected ...

A science experiment, art project, and summer fun all rolled into one! On Monday, June 25th, Kirby School District 140 summer school students ...

The Tinley Park Library is marking our state’s 200th birthday with an Illinois: A Celebration summer reading challenge. Help them celebrate our great state by reading all summer long!

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