
June 2, 2025
See the full list of summer programs offered at District 186 Schools & in our community this summer: CLICK HERE FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS

May 22, 2025
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...

May 22, 2025
It is here! Your graduate(s) will be walking across the stage on Saturday, June 7th! We are so excited to celebrate all of our students and their accomplishments! Please read thro...

June 4, 2025
THE SENATORS ARE STATE-BOUND! A huge congratulations to the Springfield High School Girls Soccer team and the legendary Coach Phillips for clinching the 2A Supersectional Title i...
May 30, 2025
This notice serves as a reminder that the Board of Education, Springfield School District No. 186, will observe summer meeting hours by convening the open sessions of the Board me...

May 23, 2025
Please join us in congratulating our amazing graduates: Timothy, Shantia & Christian!CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS We are incredibly proud of everything these three shining stars have a...

May 22, 2025
We are so proud to celebrate the six outstanding students who have successfully completed this year’s Project SEARCH program! These graduates have spent the year fully immersed ...

May 21, 2025
Big congratulations to the Franklin Middle School Falcons for being recognized at Monday night’s school board meeting as the 2025 IESA Scholastic Bowl State Champions! Princip...

May 16, 2025
Springfield High School honored its Class of 2025 tonight during the Senior Recognition Ceremony — a powerful tribute to the traditions that are rich and real at SHS. CLICK HERE ...

May 15, 2025
SSHS shined with East Side Pride tonight at the Senior Recognition Ceremony held in the Spartan Auditorium! CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS Superintendent Jennifer Gill, Principal Trigg,...

May 14, 2025
Part 2 of our Grad Walk was one for the books! CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS Tears were shed and happy memories were made as our seniors danced through the hallways of our elementary a...

May 14, 2025
Here Come the Lions! Lanphier High School roared with pride tonight at the Senior Recognition Ceremony held in the Lober-Nika Gymnasium. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS Superintend...
May 13, 2025
The Board of Education, Springfield School District No. 186, will convene the regular Board meeting of Monday, May 19, 2025, at 3:45 p.m., rather than 5:30 p.m., in the PD Room of...

May 13, 2025
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...

May 9, 2025
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...

May 7, 2025
Our seniors hopped on the bus and hit the road — touring District 186 with caps, gowns, and hearts full of pride! CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS 🎓 Today was all about big smiles, happy...
May 2, 2025
The Board of Education, Springfield School District No. 186, will convene the regular Board meeting of Monday, May 5, 2025, at 5:15 p.m., rather than 5:30 p.m., in the PD Room of ...

April 30, 2025
Last night, Superintendent Jennifer Gill proudly recognized a standout group of students who have committed to pursuing a career in education—and we couldn’t be more excited for wh...

April 30, 2025
For the 3rd year in a row, Ridgely Elementary Bulldogs proudly participated in the Illinois State Fair Postcard Contest—a tradition that holds a special place in our hearts! CLI...
April 28, 2025
The Board of Education, Springfield School District No. 186, will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., in the 2nd floor PD Room of the District’s Adm...