J. Michael Zimmers Academy

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...

All District 186 students must register every year. This is a quick process that allows the schools to know that your student is returning to District 186 so class lists and sched...

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...

The safety and security of every student in Springfield Public Schools District 186 is always a top priority. To help us maintain a safe learning environment, we are enhancing our...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

District 186 will be open for school on Friday, January 10, 2025. We look forward to seeing our students today for in person learning! As always during the winter season we enco...

🎉 We Want Your Feedback! 🎉 At District 186, we’re dedicated to creating welcoming schools and fostering strong family and community engagement. To help us grow, we’re inviting ...

Project SEARCH Information Night | December 11,2024 5:00 p.m. @ Memorial MLearning Center , 228 W. Miller Street - Project Search is a unique program for students with intellec...

Douglas School students and staff surpassed the goal set and Mrs. Borders and Mrs. Smith both had to wear chicken costumes all day Friday Nov. 1st. Yeah Bulldogs for exceeding ...

congratulations Kyle Charles for making your goal to return to your home school. We are so proud of you here at Douglas. Continue the great work you did at Douglas and make yo...