Springfield Public Schools - District 186

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

We understand that families care deeply about the well-being of their children and the success of our schools, just as every member of the 186 family does. When concerns arise, we...

Summer Scope Information Dates : Monday, June 9, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025 Closed June 19th and July 4th Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Locations: Lindsay Eleme...

Lisa Schweska, a fifth grade teacher at Black Hawk Elementary, has been named the Horace Mann Educator of the Year.She was surprised with the news during an assembly at the home o...

What a show-stopping night at Sangamon Auditorium! CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS Family, friends, and community members packed the house for an unforgettable evening of music, talent, a...

The blue and gold were out in full force yesterday as we officially cut the ribbon on Spartan Field and the Tom McBride Track—a proud and powerful moment for the East Side!CLICK H...

2025 District 186 GRADUATE WALK THE HALLS Be a part of history! It is the 3rd annual 186 Graduate Walk The Halls!! What is Grad Walk The Halls? Seniors, i...