student and superintendent gill

From the very first smile and warm greeting at the door, our students are welcomed into schools filled with energy and excitement. Many of our schools start the day with their own special rituals—music pumping, high fives flying, and fist bumps all around—setting the tone for a day full of learning and growth. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS

Our youngest learners are busy building routines, discovering through learning stations, and growing more confident each day. Meanwhile, our older students are picking up right where they left off last year—diving deeper into reading, math, and so much more as they sharpen their skills.

Here’s to a year filled with great attendance, positive attitudes, and endless learning opportunities! Parents and guardians, we can’t thank you enough for getting your students to school each day and for understanding just how powerful attendance and attitude are in helping every child succeed. 💙

Together, we make District 186 a place where learning feels like home. 🏫✨