
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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

January 15, 2024
In anticipation of exceptionally cold temperatures expected tomorrow morning and a water main break that is still under repair at Jefferson Middle School, Springfield Public Schoo...

October 1, 2023
District 186 is excited to offer begin an after school Beginning Band Program for 5th grade students. Interested families will need to attend an information meeting for an opportu...

September 26, 2023
📚 Exciting News from Dubois Elementary! 📚
Thirty amazing volunteers from Horace Mann came to Dubois today to lend a helping hand to their library! 🤗 📖 Horace Mann has d...

September 22, 2023
The Share the Spirit Foundation donated new running shoes for all of our Girls on the Run participants! What an amazing, positive contribution from our community to these world ch...

September 20, 2023
Game On!! Today (September 20th) was a much anticipated day as local leaders met at Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe for the official groundbreaking of this state of the ar...

September 20, 2023
Our first PTO/FACE meeting will be Monday, September 25th from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Please join us as we plan an exciting year and build a strong PTO. At the same time, our book fair wi...

September 9, 2023
Representatives from the Illinois Educators Credit Union surprised Ms. Marcy, our long-time art teacher, with a check for $500! These funds will go directly to students, providing...

August 26, 2023
I would like to make you all aware of a change to our dismissal procedures effective Monday, August 28th. We are implementing this change in order to further maximize the SAFETY a...

August 20, 2023
Parents and family members are able to track the status of a student's bus ride using the ParentView app.
Visit https://www.sps186.org/page/transportation for more informatio...

August 13, 2023
The Boys & Girls Club after school program at Dubois is currently taking applications for this school year. Follow this link to download the welcome letter for more information....

August 4, 2023
This year's meet the teacher event is Sunday, August 20th from 2:00-3:00. Please join us at Dubois to meet your new teacher, see your classroom, and drop off your school supplies....

July 27, 2023
Here is our latest school supply list for the 2023-2024 school year.
School Supply List 2023-2024

July 20, 2023
St. John's Lutheran Church is sponsoring this year's FREE Back to School Bash! This FREE event is Wednesday, August 9th from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at St. John's at 2477 W Washington Stre...

July 10, 2023
2023 - 2024 School Health Requirements :
All Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th grade, 9th grade students and students new to Illinois schools must provide a current physical exam a...