Black Hawk Elementary School

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Applications to nominate the 2026 Horace Mann-Springfield School District 186 Educator of the Year, Administrator of the Year and Rising Stars are available on the District’s webs...

Winter weather continues with bitter temperatures and accumulated precipitation from the weekend. For the safety of our students and staff, we will utilize another E-Learning day ...

Due to extreme temperatures, Springfield Public Schools District 186 will hold an e-learning day on Friday, January 23, 2026 . Temperatures are expected to be in the negative n...

The Springfield Public Schools District 186 Board of Education is recommending Dr. Terrance Jordan as the District’s next superintendent. The Board is expected to vote on Dr. Jord...

🎉 Hey, Future 6th Graders! 🎉 6th Grade Preview Night | February 5, 2025 | 6 PM It’s time to step into your next big adventure! 🌟 Come explore your middle school at your boun...

Since the passage of the 1% sales tax referendum in 2018, our facilities across the district have been receiving incredible upgrades and today we’re celebrating one of our brighte...

First Annual District 186 Back to School Event—a celebration of connection, support, and community as we kick off the 2025–2026 school year together! Thursday, July 31st 3...

All District 186 students must register every year. This is a quick process where you update or validate the information from the previous year within minutes. This allows the s...

See the full list of summer programs offered at District 186 Schools & in our community this summer: CLICK HERE FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS

16 District 186 schools will provide meals through the Summer Food Service Program this year. Free Breakfast and Lunch will be served to children 18 years of age and younger at al...

Bells were ringing loud and clear as this year’s Class of 2025 District 186 retirees celebrated at a retirement party tonight at the Inn at 835. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS Superinte...

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS . Last night, we had the honor of celebrating our 2025 Horace Mann Educator of the Year and Administrator of the Year finalists and winners at a beautiful...

Summer Scope Information Dates : Monday, June 9, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025 Closed June 19th and July 4th Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Locations: Lindsay Eleme...

Lisa Schweska, a fifth grade teacher at Black Hawk Elementary, has been named the Horace Mann Educator of the Year.She was surprised with the news during an assembly at the home o...

It’s That Time of Year Again! (click to see photos) The best day of the year is here—we’re thrilled to announce the finalists for the Horace Mann Educator of the Year, Administra...

Mark your calendar ! Kindergarten preview night is coming! Kindergarten preview night is open to all families of children who turn 5 on or before September 1, 2025. Find your ...

Due to the snowy conditions District 186 will have an e-learning day Wednesday February 12, 2025. We will keep you informed as we continue to monitor the winter conditions, and m...

Calling all 5th-grade families! As we move into the second half of the school year, we’re thrilled to invite you and your student to 6th Grade Preview Night at their future midd...

Due to the extreme temperatures District 186 will have an e-learning day Tuesday, January 21, 2025. We currently plan to resume in-person learning on Wednesday, January 22, 2025...