![lunchroom workers pose at fairview](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_a84eb5bc-02fb-4a47-84d7-cd2bffc82958.jpeg)
May 3, 2024
Happy National Lunchroom Hero Day! Today, we raise our forks and give a big shoutout to our amazing lunchroom heroes who keep our bellies happy and our energy up! Whether it'...
![student holding artwork](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_7b7af27b-1d79-45e0-b846-e04d5176913c.jpeg)
April 12, 2024
Tonight was truly a masterpiece at Art Within Reach - District 186's Visual Art Showcase! (Click to view photos) Our talented art instructors handpicked stunning artwork from ev...
![rising star Emily Standley](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_d2bc06ed-9653-4344-a7bf-96bf276e15d3.jpeg)
March 20, 2024
Today is one of the BEST days of the year as we honor and celebrate the incredible dedication and talent of our educators and administrators! (see photos here) We're thrilled...
![thriving families tuesday april 23, 2024 6-8 pm at Southeast High School](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_6f706cf1-d774-4458-8062-1e962faa9f13.png)
March 19, 2024
Springfield Schools District 186’s Equity, Family and Community Engagement, and Social Emotional Learning teams have collaborated to bring an event to our families on Tuesday, Apr...
![Kindergarten Preview Night | Thursday April 25 , 2024](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_7bed36b3-8523-49ac-a2d1-65b4d6693881.jpg)
March 5, 2024
🌟 Welcome, Families and Future Kindergartners! 🌟
We are absolutely thrilled to extend a heartfelt invitation to our Preview Night on Thursday, April 25th, 2024! 🎈 This special ...
![Thriving Families of 186 | Tuesday February 27, 2024 | 6:00 - 8:00 pm](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_9805f728-fafa-4de5-b32c-bf12b550edaf.png)
February 21, 2024
Springfield Schools District 186’s Equity, Family and Community Engagement, and Social Emotional Learning teams have collaborated to bring an event to our families on Tuesday, Feb...
![5Essentials Parent Survey | January 30 - March 29](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_c890c781-211c-4b48-b45b-bd558e89a6a6.jpg)
February 5, 2024
Your voice matters! 🗣️
Participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey and let your insights shape your child's education journey. 📚 This survey paints a detai...
![6th Grade Preview Night](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_3cd8d0d9-b04f-436a-af11-d7d6d2175360.jpg)
January 30, 2024
As we embark on the latter part of the academic year, it is with great anticipation and excitement that we extend an invitation to you and your student for the upcoming 6th grade ...
![Educator of the Year | rising Star award | Administrator of the year](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_d01c7dbe-23cc-427d-affe-1485e7d81aad.jpg)
January 29, 2024
Do you know an educator or administrator who inspires you? (CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE)
We will be accepting nominations for the Horace Mann Educator of the Year, Administr...
![E-Learning Day Tuesday, January 23, 2024](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_9a885b4d-c3e2-4f26-a018-a02d7e6bfda7.jpg)
January 23, 2024
District 186 Families,
In light of the remaining ice and black ice on roadways, sidewalks and parking lots, District 186 will have an e-learning day Tuesday, January 23, 202...
![E learning Day | January 22, 2024](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_05afebe2-5748-4196-8967-e78ba7737fa5.jpg)
January 22, 2024
In light of the ongoing winter weather conditions, District 186 will have an e-learning day Monday, January 22, 2024 . Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and s...
![E- Learning Day | Tuesday, January 16th](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_847bbebc-486c-4a81-b978-40675d30ae1b.jpg)
January 15, 2024
In anticipation of exceptionally cold temperatures expected tomorrow morning and a water main break that is still under repair at Jefferson Middle School, Springfield Public Schoo...
![5th grade beginner band meeting october 5th](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_c6afe311-4f36-490c-8e68-c1cbd055b828.jpg)
October 1, 2023
District 186 is excited to offer begin an after school Beginning Band Program for 5th grade students. Interested families will need to attend an information meeting for an opportu...
![scheels sports park groundbreaking event](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_4a705ddd-ce5a-4b4f-bcc4-68dc1320a039.jpg)
September 20, 2023
Game On!! Today (September 20th) was a much anticipated day as local leaders met at Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe for the official groundbreaking of this state of the ar...
![2023- 2024 School Health Requirements & walk In clinic options](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_8d0e907a-0b53-4105-ad3a-de556bab29d3.jpg)
July 10, 2023
2023 - 2024 School Health Requirements :
All Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th grade, 9th grade students and students new to Illinois schools must provide a current physical exam a...
![2023 Retirement Dinner](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_55440270-2761-49b9-ab00-5b86455dac6d.jpg)
May 24, 2023
The bells were ringing!
Congratulations to our 2023 retirees! Thank you for your years of service with District 186. Our whole community is a better place because of the wor...
![2023 Summer Programs](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_3d8716ee-3ff3-4838-a46b-757c93110948.jpg)
April 24, 2023
District 186 is excited to showcase all of the 2023 Summer Programming available to our students at District 186 and in our community this Summer.
Click here to learn more and...
![Got Medicaid? Get ready to renew!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_ea9d1f21-d9de-4518-8db1-d1d09a7652d5.jpg)
April 21, 2023
Get ready to renew your Medicaid! Medicaid customers have not had to renew their Medicaid coverage since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Medicaid pays for healthcare, like doctor v...
![Pre-Kindergarten Screening](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_902b3de7-dc44-4500-9b1f-aa62ea8beb04.jpg)
April 3, 2023
It is the mission of prekindergarten to provide a high quality, developmentally appropriate educational program that helps preschool children develop skills that will enable them ...
![1900 ART GALLERY OPENING](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_cb616e43-32ae-4836-91d9-9098167100e4.jpg)
March 10, 2023
Tonight we honored our young artists at the 1900 Gallery Opening Reception. Superintendent Jennifer Gill congratulated the artists and expressed that art can play an important rol...