


June 5, 2024
Attention Parents and Guardians! Make sure to call your primary care doctor and schedule your back-to-school physicals and immunizations ASAP. Here's why it's important: H...

May 29, 2024
***All Schools are closed on 6/19 and 7/4*** Schools with a * are closed on July 5th Meals are free to anyone under 18 years of age. Meals will be required to be eaten in th...

May 22, 2024
Ring-a-ling! You could hear the bells ringing loud and clear as the 2024 retirees gathered at the Inn at 835 for a heartfelt retirement ceremony. Superintendent Jennifer Gill and ...

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'...

April 26, 2024
🌟🏃♂️🏃♀️ Celebrating Our Middle School Student Athletes at the City Track Meet! 🌟🏃♂️🏃♀️ (Click Here for Photos) Last night was a thrilling display of talent, dedication, and...

April 23, 2024
Today's track meet has been canceled. There will be no track practice tonight.



April 19, 2024
District 186 is excited to offer a middle school summer band experience for students enrolled in band who will be 6th, 7th, or 8th graders in the 2024-25 school year. There is no...

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...

March 25, 2024
The track meet scheduled against FMS on 3/25 at SSHS has been canceled based on the forecasted weather for this afternoon. There will no practice on 3/25.

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 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 ...