
May 14, 2024
Last night was a night of honor, appreciation, and heartfelt applause as the Council for Exceptional Children Springfield IL Chapter 102 recognized 11 outstanding students and 8 d...

May 3, 2024
What a magical evening at the Horace Mann Educator and Administrator of the Year reception! Held on the stunning patio by the serene pond, it was the perfect backdrop to honor our...

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'...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

February 1, 2023
Click here to take the survey
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 10, 2023
Preparing for freshman year of high school is an exciting time full of hopes, opportunities, and new beginnings! We are excited to invite our incoming freshmen and their families ...