February 26, 2024
🎉 🏆 2024 African American History Bowl 🏆 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that all three high schools brought their A-game and truly showcased their passion for African Ame...
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February 23, 2024
🎉 🌟 Another successful Franklin Middle School Job Fair in the books! 🌟 🎉 Click To See Photos
This year, over 60 professionals joined us, making it our biggest event ye...
![Principal Joby Crum and Datavion](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_b2b4d0ba-7663-4673-b1fc-8ab3fe18f50e.jpg)
February 23, 2024
Meet Datavion!
At just 6th grade, Datavion from Grant Middle School is showing us all what it means to overcome challenges with grace and determination. Despite navigatin...
![Thriving Families of 186 | Tuesday February 27, 2024 | 6:00 - 8:00 pm](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_ed183e06-ea1e-4d18-b373-127425b2bb14.png)
February 21, 2024
Springfield Schools District 186’s Equity, Family and Community Engagement, and Social Emotional Learning teams have collaborated to bring an event to our families on Tuesday, Feb...
![firefighter visiting Dubois Elementary](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_003d4638-5beb-4d6c-b7e5-bba0613663a2.jpg)
February 21, 2024
Tuesday was an extraordinary day at Dubois Elementary as they hosted Springfield Fire Department as part of our Black History Month celebrations! All month long, Dubois is hono...
![SSHS African American History Door Decorating Content](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_f2fef8c1-93d3-450f-b287-d2db68bd5049.jpg)
February 12, 2024
🎉 🌟 What an incredible celebration of history and creativity at Springfield Southeast Spartans High School! 🌟 🎉
Our ASE Club truly outdid themselves with the Africa...
![State Champions Franklin Middle School | IESA 7th Grade 4A Boys Basketball](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_769babab-5f8d-4b4b-ba08-97c3d09bdd38.jpg)
February 12, 2024
Congratulations to Franklin Middle School 7th grade boys basketball team for winning the State Title!! FMS Falcons came out on top versus Highland, 55-38. The Springfield Fire De...
![7th grade basketball team - Franklin Middle School](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_1b2f5452-ac34-4063-941f-c558cff7fb61.jpg)
February 8, 2024
Fly High, Play Strong: Franklin Falcons Pursuing State Glory!
Let's hear it for Franklin Middle School's 7th grade boys basketball team as they soar into the IESA 7-4A sta...
![Scholastic Art and Writing Awards | 2024](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_f63c97ed-a9e0-4821-aaa4-2052bb1d77df.jpg)
February 6, 2024
Congratulations to our students that were recognized and selected for Scholastic Art Awards. The art show will be hung for our Central Region at the Springfield Art Association.
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![5Essentials Parent Survey | January 30 - March 29](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_1f92d898-3572-4360-95a3-b7fb94e00bb6.jpg)
February 5, 2024
Your voice matters! 🗣️
Participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey and let your insights shape your child's education journey. 📚 This survey paints a detai...
![Health & Science Academy Applications](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_d5424d33-3094-4583-986b-4e56a73e1b00.jpg)
February 5, 2024
Are you interested in the medical field?
Incoming 9th graders for the 2024-2025 school year have an opportunity to apply for the Health & Science Academy at Springfield Southe...
![Valentines for Veterans](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_26e97c64-fd88-455b-a027-040868c48f44.jpg)
February 2, 2024
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski is spreading love at Hazel Dell Elementary School! Joining forces with our incredible second-grade students, she's on a mission to create heartfel...
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February 1, 2024
Celebrating Culture and Knowledge at Feitshans Elementary's Annual MJ Stone Read-In Event! Click Here for Photos
It was the perfect way to kick off Black History Month! ...
![Iles School | Chinese New Year Celebration](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_fc684a3f-1718-4305-9df6-dc44c320619c.jpg)
January 31, 2024
What a spectacular celebration of Chinese New Year at Iles School! Our school families brought the spirit of the Year of the Dragon to life last night! Special shoutout t...
![6th Grade Preview Night](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_4889fc7a-e454-48f8-a7e5-7dfc3f68442b.jpg)
January 30, 2024
As we embark on the latter part of the academic year, it is with great anticipation and excitement that we extend an invitation to you and your student for the upcoming 6th grade ...
![Educator of the Year | rising Star award | Administrator of the year](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_ad9038e5-a265-44f0-b880-3002e24c957a.jpg)
January 29, 2024
Do you know an educator or administrator who inspires you? (CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE)
We will be accepting nominations for the Horace Mann Educator of the Year, Administr...
![Ink 186 students making shirts](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_4c73e52a-8285-4f36-970b-fa422d0621ed.jpg)
January 25, 2024
Ink 186 Superstars Alert!
Our incredible students have been on fire lately, crafting some major orders! From Lanphier High School's epic opening day t-shirt to the fabu...
![E-Learning Day Tuesday, January 23, 2024](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_c959e326-71c0-4bfa-9484-277513e064ef.jpg)
January 23, 2024
District 186 Families,
In light of the remaining ice and black ice on roadways, sidewalks and parking lots, District 186 will have an e-learning day Tuesday, January 23, 202...
![E learning Day | January 22, 2024](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_3755dc43-c4fc-45b0-a77a-f46d01974e92.jpg)
January 22, 2024
In light of the ongoing winter weather conditions, District 186 will have an e-learning day Monday, January 22, 2024 . Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and s...
![2024 boys and girls city champs](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_f53f87e7-4f6a-46d2-a04f-645645e34a6b.jpg)
January 21, 2024
City Tournament Grand Finale!
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What a night, what an atmosphere – our community came alive! All the athletes poured their hearts onto ...