
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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.
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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...

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 ...

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...

March 8, 2023
Mark your calendar ! Kindergarten preview night is coming! Kindergarten preview night is open to all children who turn 5 on or before September 1, 2023. Click to use school ...

February 8, 2023
Middle School Preview Night!!
We are excited to invite our incoming 6th graders and their families to learn more about the middle school experience in District 186.
All of o...

February 5, 2023
Black Hawk students and staff celebrated the 100th Day of School by completing 100th day projects, wearing 100th day crowns and glasses, and dressing like they were 100 years old!...

February 5, 2023
Students enjoyed our Cup Stacking Celebration!!! Cup Stacking Challenges are a great way to promote being a FAMILY: communication, teamwork, everyone has a genius and a job! ...

February 1, 2023
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Beginning January 24 , students and teachers across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the ninth annual statewide Illinois 5Ess...

January 31, 2023
Do you know an educator or administrator who inspires you?
We are now accepting nominations for the Horace Mann Educator of the Year, Administrator of the Year and Rising Star...

January 16, 2023
Black Hawk BGC students fought hard against the Ridgely BGC team! Great effort on the court and amazing cheering on the sidelines! ...

December 16, 2022
Thank You to Dollar General for sponsoring a gift drive for our Kindergarten classes. Buzzy came around to deliver presents and spread holiday cheer to all of the rest of the clas...

December 16, 2022
THANK YOU Southside Church, Clear Lake Church of Christ, Pasfield Baptist Church, and Green Auto Mall for you coat, hat and glove donations!!!!

December 10, 2022
Black Hawk Families enjoyed an amazing evening of completing Math Facts, Gingerbread House Building and Book Fair Shopping! a huge thank you to the FMS BETA Club for helping us set...