Ball Charter School

Good Morning Families, Springfield Ball Charter School will be open for school on Friday, January 10, 2025. We look forward to seeing our students today for in person learning! As always during the winter season we encourage you to dress warm, wear boots or sturdy shoes and give yourself some extra time for travel in the morning! First Student bus company has done test drives today, prepped their vehicles, and are ready to roll. The District crews alongside City crews are in our lots and on the streets plowing and salting. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during these winter conditions. If you have any questions, please reach and contact us

Good afternoon, Ball Charter Families, We are keeping a close eye on the winter weather forecast for the Springfield area. The current forecast predicts 1 to 3 inches of snow tomorrow morning, which could impact the morning commute. We are actively monitoring conditions to determine whether school will be held in person. In preparation for a possible e-learning day, we will be sending devices home with all students in grades 2 through 8. Primary students will receive learning packets to use at home. A final decision will not be made until early tomorrow morning when we can assess road conditions with the most up-to-date information. Thank you for your understanding.

PROJECT SCOPE: As you know District 186 regular calendar students do not return to school until Tuesday, January 7 (Balanced Calendar students return January 14th). However, our SCOPE program for SCOPE students will still be in operation as scheduled for Monday, January 6, but run condensed hours and locations: Tomorrow Monday, January 6, 2025 - Scope will be open from 7:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. Locations: Addams, Enos, Fairview, McClernand, Ridgely and Wilcox - report to Ridgely Elementary Butler, Dubois, and Graham - report to Dubois Elementary Black Hawk, Feitshans, Harvard Park, Hazel Dell, Iles, Laketown, Lee, Matheny and Southern View- report to Iles School Lindsay, Marsh and Sandburg- report to Lindsay Elementary

Good evening, Ball Charter families, In light of the ongoing winter weather conditions, Springfield Ball Charter School will have an e-learning day on Monday, January 6, 2024. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff remains our top priority, and we thank you for your understanding as we navigate these weather challenges together. Teachers will communicate specific plans directly with families. If you were unable to pick up a school device, students can still access their Google Classrooms using any personal device at home. For families without a device, you may call the school beginning at 9:00 a.m. for attendance purposes. Thank you for your flexibility and support.

We sincerely apologize to the families who were unable to pick up work packets and devices in preparation for potential e-learning days. While this information was communicated via ClassDojo and our website, we recently became aware that the robo calls and text messages did not go out as intended. We apologize for this oversight. We don’t want to endanger families by adding additional pick up times. As a reminder, if you have a personal device at home, your student can access their Google Classrooms for e-learning. For families without a device, you may call the school starting at 9:00 a.m. for attendance purposes. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Support the SSHS National Honor Society Food Drive

Lincoln Magnet School is hosting their informational open house for all 5th grade families this Thursday, November 7th from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

As a reminder, Thursday, October 17th, will be a 60-minute early dismissal for all students to accommodate Parent-Teacher Conferences. Additionally, there will be no school on Friday, October 18th, as conferences will continue throughout the day. We value the opportunity to connect with you during these conferences to discuss your child’s academic progress and growth. Your involvement and partnership are essential to their success, and we appreciate your commitment to their educational journey. Please be sure to plan accordingly for the schedule changes for the remainder of the week. Thank you for your support and collaboration!

It's a beautiful day at Memorial Stadium as Southeast hosts LHS and we recognize our football senior class of 2025. Thank you to our family, friends, and fans. Go Spartans!

10/10/24 - Volleyball Senior Night tonight vs. Lanphier High School, Freshman - 5 PM, JV - 6 PM, Varsity - 7 PM

🌟 Join Us for the 2024 Springfield Public Schools Empower All Abilities (EAA) Conference! Saturday, November 16th Registration 8:00 a.m. Program runs 8:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For over 16 years, the EAA Conference has supported families, educators, and professionals to empower students with exceptionalities. This year, we're back in person on Saturday, November 16th at Lanphier High School! We’re excited to welcome social media influencer Jordan Toma, author of I’m Just a Kid with an IEP, as our keynote speaker! 🙌 His inspiring journey will set the tone for a day filled with practical insights and strategies to support our students. 💡 Breakout sessions cover key topics like Autism, ADHD, transition services, and long-term planning. Plus, check out our exhibitor hall with amazing resources from local and national vendors! 📅 Don’t miss out! This is your chance to connect, learn, and grow in a supportive community. BONUS: Childcare is available for kids ages 3+! 👉 Sign up today: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdiPlvLcELfv.../viewform

District 186 Families, We are excited to see our students back in school tomorrow morning! Please check your e-mail ! We kindly request your support as parents and guardians in reviewing the cell phone policy with your students. Together, we can ensure a learning environment with minimal distractions. Let's have a great year, 186!!

The Keep Kids in School Coalition will be offering physicals and immunizations for District 186 students on Wednesday, August 7th at the Sangamon County Department of Public Health. Sign-in hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. No appointment needed. The clinic will only serve District 186 students who are entering Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 6th and 9th grade and those who are new to Illinois who must provide a current physical exam and immunization record. All 12th grade students must provide proof of having received a dose of the meningococcal vaccine on or after their 16th birthday. The legal parent or guardian must accompany their child. No sports physicals will be offered. Thank you!

Please get your student(s) registered!!! Online Registration is open! In-person registration is available on the following dates/times : Elementary School August 5, 2024, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Middle School / High School / Early Learning Center August 5, 2024, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. August 6, 2024, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Middle School Softball Tryouts are coming!!!! Calling all 6th- 8th grade girls in District 186 interested in play softball! Tryouts will be July 31st and August 1st 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Lawless Park 1500. 11th Street Questions call 217-525-3236 or email bhoffek@sps186.org

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, 2024. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our utmost priority, and we thank you for your understanding as we collectively navigate through these weather challenges. We will be in school on January 24, 2024. Students are expected to login for instruction. Attendance will be taken and recorded as follows: Elementary School: Attendance will be taken during their scheduled Google Meet session with their teacher | Students should log in to Canvas and join the Google Meet session during the time provided by their teacher. Elementary School message for those classrooms that did not send home devices: Families will receive a direct message today because a few classrooms did not send home devices on Friday because of MAP testing and other individual classroom needs. Each classroom or school that is affected will send a direct communication by the principal or classroom teacher. Please make sure to read these communications. Middle School + High School: Students must log into InfoSystem to confirm their attendance. Attendance will be processed at the end of the day. Students that DO NOT log into the Infosystem will be marked absent. Teachers can also request changes based on student participation. Students and families should check email and Canvas for instruction updates from their school. For more information, please visit our E-Learning webpage. Project SCOPE will be open for currently enrolled SCOPE students from 7:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. at four combined locations. Please visit the SCOPE webpage to see where your child should attend SCOPE on an E-Learning Day. Please contact your student’s school with any direct questions about e-learning. As always, be safe and happy learning. We appreciate your patience as we navigate through an e-learning day.

District staff, families and students, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your resilience and patience in navigating e-learning. Special kudos to our students for consistently logging in, following directions for attendance, and diligently completing assignments. Many of you have already turned your sights to tomorrow. We know that clear weather advice can be elusive and unpredictable. At this time, we plan to be in session. However, please make sure to have a plan in place for both in-school and e-learning. If, for any reason, an extra day is needed, we will make the call by 6 a.m. tomorrow based on updates from First Student Bus Service. As of now, the forecast predicts temperatures above freezing, with a gradual warm-up throughout the day. Your understanding during these weather-related decisions is truly valued. Thanks for your continued patience as we navigate through the winter weather updates and make the best decisions for everyone involved. #connect186 #sps186 #weare186

Reminder ALL Middle School & High School students must log into InfoSystem to confirm their attendance for today, January 22, 2024! Attendance will be processed at the end of the day, so please log on and get your attendance confirmed! Students that DO NOT log into the Infosystem will be marked absent! Elementary school attendance with devices at home: All Elementary students' attendance will be taken during their scheduled Google Meet session with their teacher. Students should log in to Canvas and join the Google Meet session during the time provided by their teacher. Elementary school message for those classrooms that did not send home devices: Some families have received a direct message today because a few classrooms did not send home devices on Friday because of MAP testing and other individual classroom needs. Each classroom or school that is affected has sent a direct communication by the principal or the classroom teacher. Please make sure to read these communications. Thank you! We apologize for any worry or confusion that this has caused for some across the District. We understand your frustration when unpredictable weather occurs and want to put your mind at ease again that students will not be penalized in any way for grades or attendance because they do not have their device for today’s e-learning day. Thank you for following these alternate plans as we continue to navigate and improve the use of e-learning opportunities. *Please note that all middle school and high school athletic and extra- curricular activities and practices have been canceled for today, January 22, 2024.

Elementary Families: We are receiving reports that, for a variety of reasons, some elementary classrooms across the District did not send their iPads or Chromebook devices home on Friday. We want to assure you that students will not be penalized for attendance and the individual schools or classrooms that are affected will communicate directly with the families regarding the situation. School Leaders will share information with affected families via email and other direct communication by early tomorrow morning at the latest. Please look for these messages.. We appreciate your support and patience as we navigate this issue. We understand your frustration and want to put your mind at ease again that students will not be penalized in any way for grades or attendance because they do not have their device for tomorrow’s e-learning day. To reiterate, each classroom or school that is affected by this will have a direct communication provided to them by the principal or the classroom teacher. We apologize for any worry or confusion that this has caused for some across the district.

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 staff is our utmost priority, and we thank you for your understanding as we collectively navigate through these weather challenges. We fully anticipate returning to school on January 23, 2024 in person.  Please check your email for the e-learning instructions for attendance and more.