John A. Bannes Elementary School News

Thank you to the D140 students, families, and staff who participated in our Walk & ...

Read Article D140's Walk and Roll to School Day a Success!

There is no school on Monday, October 9. Enjoy the long weekend!

Read Article No School - Monday, October 9

The Bannes fifth-grade boys’ volleyball team is off to a great start! The boys ha...

Read Article 2023 Boys' Volleyball Off to a Great Start!

As part of their National Fire Prevention Week campaign, our local fire departments vis...

Read Article T.P. Fire Department Gives Fire Safety Tips to Bannes Students September 26, 2023

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

Read Article Check Out Our September Newsletter

Curriculum Facilitators Megan Klozik and Kerry Shilkaitis presented information on D140...

Read Article D140 Board of Ed Recognizes Staff at September Meeting

Bannes students can preview the Bannes Book Fair on Wednesday, September 27. Students c...

Read Article Bannes Book Fair September 28-29

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

Read Article Check Out D140's Weekly Wrap-Up! - 9/22/23

Gather your family, put on your walking shoes or biking gear, and celebrate National Wa...

Read Article National Walk & Roll to School Day - Wednesday, October 4

Just a reminder ... Friday, September 22 is a HALF-DAY. Elementary schools will be dism...

Read Article Early Dismissal Reminder - September 22 is a Half-Day

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

Read Article Check Out D140’s Weekly Wrap-Up! - 9/15/23

Picture day at Bannes will be Thursday, September 21. Order your child’s pic...

Read Article Bannes Picture Day - Thursday, September 21!

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

Read Article Check Out D140’s Weekly Wrap-Up! - 9/8/23

D140 students and staff are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue on Monday, Septembe...

Read Article Wear Red, White, and Blue on Monday, September 11

As required by the Illinois State Statute, our schools participate in fire, severe weat...

Read Article D140 Safety Drills During the 2023-24 School Year

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

Read Article Check Out D140’s Weekly Wrap-Up! - 9/1/23

There is no school on Monday, September 4. Enjoy the long weekend!

Read Article No School - Monday, September 4

The KSD 140 Band Program did a presentation concert to introduce band instruments to al...

Read Article Fifth Grade Band Presentation 2023

Hot Lunch orders for the first half of the year are due by Wednesday, August 30, 2023. ...

Read Article Bannes Hot Lunch orders Due by August 30!

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

Read Article Check Out D140’s Weekly Wrap-Up! - 8/25/23

Welcome to the 2023-24 school year! It's great having everyone back in our classroo...

Read Article Welcome to the 2023-24 School Year!

Due to the excessive heat forecasted for Wednesday, August 23, and Thursday, August 24,...

Read Article Heat Advisory Precautions

D140 staff gathered today at Grissom to officially kick off the 2023-24 school year. We...

Read Article D140 Staff Kicks Off 2023-24 School Year!

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

Read Article Check Out Our August Newsletter

We want to extend a heartfelt welcome to our newest team members, including Jean Aiello...

Read Article D140 Board of Ed Recognizes New Staff at August Meeting