
September 2, 2025
You're Invited! Join us for the Empower All Abilities Conference, a free event dedicated to supporting and celebrating students of all abilities and their families. Engage &...
August 25, 2025
We had such a fantastic first week of school, and we are excited for the year of learning and growth ahead. As we continue this educational journey together, we want to make sur...

October 17, 2025
We value your feedback and are committed to creating a welcoming environment in our schools as part of our district’s focus on Family and Community Engagement. Please take this qui...

October 16, 2025
Twenty-three District 186 freshmen have officially taken their first step toward a future in medicine. Students from Southeast High School, Lanphier High School & Springfield High...

October 10, 2025
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...

October 7, 2025
We can’t thank our principals enough! They are the heartbeat of our schools leading with vision, compassion, and a deep commitment to students and staff every single day. Click h...

October 4, 2025
CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS ROAR, LIONS! The Northside was alive with Lanphier Pride as we hosted our 2025 Homecoming game against Quincy Notre Dame! The stands had students, alum...

September 27, 2025
What an amazing Homecoming Week for Springfield Southeast High School ! The stands were PACKED with alumni, families, staff, and students showing up and showing out for the Spart...

September 24, 2025
Since the passage of the 1% sales tax referendum in 2018, our facilities across the district have been receiving incredible upgrades and today we’re celebrating one of our brighte...

September 15, 2025
High School Students from Lanphier, Springfield, and Southeast ,YOU are invited to join the Superintendent’s Roundtable! This group meets once a month to: Plan Unity Day (a d...

September 15, 2025
❤️🖤 Springfield High Homecoming 2025 = EPIC! 🖤❤️ The Senators brought the spirit ALL week long from an electric pep assembly and the always-hilarious Solon Olympics (congrats,...

September 9, 2025
If you’ve ever driven down Monroe in the morning, you already know this 186 superstar, Mr. Garrett Williams! He’s the friendly face in front of Grant Middle School who brightens...

September 4, 2025
District 186 is excited to once again offer the After-School Beginning Band Program for students currently enrolled in 5th grade. This is the third year of our pilot program! F...

August 30, 2025
Lanphier High School had something to prove under the lights of Memorial Stadium—and they DID just that! The crowd was electric, the cheerleaders kept the chants alive, and the ba...

August 30, 2025
The Springfield Southeast High School Spartans opened their football season in style as they took on the East Peoria Raiders at the newly remodeled Spartan Field! From the momen...

August 29, 2025
We are thrilled to welcome you to Memorial Stadium | Ray Ramsey Track & Field for the 2025 football season! As we prepare to host the home games for Lanphier High School and ...

August 28, 2025
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...
August 21, 2025
The Board of Education, Springfield School District No. 186, will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., in the 2nd-floor PD Room of the District’s Admin...

August 11, 2025
Real Men Read is a program designed to provide positive male role models to students by making monthly classroom visits to read to the classroom. Students then receive their own c...
August 8, 2025
Notice of Change in Meeting Date The Board of Education, Springfield School District No. 186, will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., in the 2n...