February 10, 2026
Your Voice Matters! Share your thoughts in the 5Essentials Survey before March 28 and help shape the future of our schools. Your feedback helps us celebrate what’s working and i...

January 26, 2026
Applications to nominate the 2026 Horace Mann-Springfield School District 186 Educator of the Year, Administrator of the Year and Rising Stars are available on the District’s webs...

January 25, 2026
Winter weather continues with bitter temperatures and accumulated precipitation from the weekend. For the safety of our students and staff, we will utilize another E-Learning day ...

January 22, 2026
Due to extreme temperatures, Springfield Public Schools District 186 will hold an e-learning day on Friday, January 23, 2026 . Temperatures are expected to be in the negative n...

January 16, 2026
The Springfield Public Schools District 186 Board of Education is recommending Dr. Terrance Jordan as the District’s next superintendent. The Board is expected to vote on Dr. Jord...

December 3, 2025
🎉 Hey, Future 6th Graders! 🎉 6th Grade Preview Night | February 5, 2025 | 6 PM It’s time to step into your next big adventure! 🌟 Come explore your middle school at your boun...

October 7, 2025
Building community with our families and neighbors! We hope you can join us for our Neighborhood Block Party on Friday, October 10! The party will start at 4pm in the front lawn! ...

September 8, 2025
🎬 You're Invited to Family Movie Night at Jane Addams! 🍿 Join us for a fun-filled evening at Jane Addams' Family Movie Night ! Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and the whole ...

August 13, 2025
Pop in to Meet Your Teacher this Thursday, August 14th @ 5:30pm-6:30pm.

July 24, 2025
First Annual District 186 Back to School Event—a celebration of connection, support, and community as we kick off the 2025–2026 school year together! Thursday, July 31st 3...

July 16, 2025
All District 186 students must register every year. This is a quick process where you update or validate the information from the previous year within minutes. This allows the s...

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
Kindergarten & 1st Grade Families! Please join us on Tuesday, May 28th, in our Jane Addams Gym to be a part of a few celebrations! -Kindergarten Graduation! -Kindergarten ...

May 22, 2025
Please join our Spirit Week to count down our last days to Summer!

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...

April 16, 2025
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...

March 31, 2025
Jane Addams Elementary students and staff blasted off into an evening of Earth and space science exploration at their STEM Night last week.🌏 This incredible event was well attende...

March 27, 2025
It’s That Time of Year Again! (click to see photos) The best day of the year is here—we’re thrilled to announce the finalists for the Horace Mann Educator of the Year, Administra...
