John A. Bannes Elementary School News

KSD 140's Spring Break is Monday, March 25, through Monday, April 1. School will re...

Read Article D140’s Spring Break is March 22 - April 1

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up! - 03/15/24

Early Childhood/Preschool (EC/P), Kindergarten, and returning student registration for ...

Read Article Registration for the 2024-25 School Year Begins April 2

There is no student attendance on Election Day, Tuesday, March 19. Staff will attend pr...

Read Article No School - Tuesday, March 19

KSD 140’s Polar Plunge team took a dip in the icy waters of the Braidwood Recreat...

Read Article D140 Polar Plunge Team Raises Over $31,000 for Special Olympics Illinois

The Scholastic Book Fair will be at Bannes from March 8 - 15. Students will preview the...

Read Article Bannes Book Fair March 8 - 15

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up! - 03/08/24

Just a few reminders … No school on Tuesday, March 19. The March Board o...

Read Article Important Upcoming Dates and Reminders - Spring 2024

The March Board of Education meeting has been moved to Wednesday, March 20, at 7 p.m. T...

Read Article DATE CHANGE - March Board of Education Meeting

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up! - 03/01/24

D140 students and staff are invited to celebrate Read Across America Week by participat...

Read Article Districtwide Read Across America Week March 5 - 8

KSD 140 celebrates Casimir Pulaski Day on Monday, March 4. No school. Enjoy the long...

Read Article Casimir Pulaski Day - No School March 4

Over the upcoming weeks, D140 students, staff, and parents will be given the opportunit...

Read Article Share your thoughts to help improve our schools! Take the Illinois 5Essentials Parent Survey by March 29.

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

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

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up! - 02/23/24

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

Read Article Check Out Our February 2024 Newsletter

At the February 15 Board of Education meeting, Kirby School District 140 officially ded...

Read Article D140 Honors the Legacy of School Board Member John Mirecki

Bannes' spring picture day will be Tuesday, February 27. Students' proofs ...

Read Article Bannes Spring Picture Day - Tuesday, February 27

The Bannes PTO will hold its 7th Annual Glow Dance on Friday, February 23, from 6:00 - ...

Read Article Bannes PTO’s Glow Dance - Friday, February 23

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up! - 02/16/24

Board of Ed Recognizes D140 Spelling Bee Finalists The school board recognized Distr...

Read Article Board of Ed Celebrates Students and Staff at 2024 February Board Meeting

D140 parents are invited to an Empowering Parents: Safeguarding Our Kids Online and Off...

Read Article Empowering Parents: Safeguarding Our Kids Online and Offline - February 21 @ 6:30 PM

The Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International has awarded Kirby Sch...

Read Article KSD 140 Earns Meritorious Budget Award for 19th Consecutive Year

KSD 140 celebrates Presidents' Day on Monday, February 19. No school.

Read Article Presidents’ Day - No School Monday, February 19

Bannes students and staff are invited to celebrate Kindness Week by participating ...

Read Article Bannes Kindness Week - February 12 - 16