January 16, 2024
Tomorrow is an E-Learning Day for all students. Teachers will be available on Google Meet at the designated times that they have shared with you. Please reach out to your child's ...
![E- Learning Day | Tuesday, January 16th](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_52fe7317-4d76-499a-88f0-4afcced8a7c4.jpg)
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...
![Flier of Information for Family Fun Friday](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_da3630fa-65bc-4752-b515-cc6931184875.jpg)
November 29, 2023
The ELC will be hosting a Family Fun Friday event on December 8th. Family Fun Friday is the opportunity for one adult to come see their child’s classroom and follow their schedule...
![Book Fair Flier](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_b013a20d-7908-4a96-a2fa-f08f38d91432.png)
![Solider homecoming](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_5c48d771-8d40-403a-94bd-db7f06223467.jpg)
November 27, 2023
A Thankful Homecoming for Sergeant Gaskill
What a heartwarming moment at our Early Learning Center today! Sergeant Gaskill from the US Army surprised his young son...
![scheels sports park groundbreaking event](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_c00fec96-5091-4e5f-914b-f6f169c7e69e.jpg)
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...
![2023- 2024 School Health Requirements & walk In clinic options](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_43effc01-6fb6-4494-a58b-490b63b9a38f.jpg)
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...
![2023 Retirement Dinner](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_fb2892fb-c3c4-46c1-b47c-2a4fa32acca6.jpg)
May 24, 2023
The bells were ringing!
Congratulations to our 2023 retirees! Thank you for your years of service with District 186. Our whole community is a better place because of the wor...
![2023 Summer Programs](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_bf37c0d1-0d2c-4533-989d-0baa218be472.jpg)
April 24, 2023
District 186 is excited to showcase all of the 2023 Summer Programming available to our students at District 186 and in our community this Summer.
Click here to learn more and...
![Got Medicaid? Get ready to renew!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_e750afd1-d505-4947-9348-58b5bc87c9de.jpg)
April 21, 2023
Get ready to renew your Medicaid! Medicaid customers have not had to renew their Medicaid coverage since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Medicaid pays for healthcare, like doctor v...
![Pre-Kindergarten Screening](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_f19826ef-3879-4fac-8423-474cf3054b58.jpg)
April 3, 2023
It is the mission of prekindergarten to provide a high quality, developmentally appropriate educational program that helps preschool children develop skills that will enable them ...
![1900 ART GALLERY OPENING](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_31764eeb-230b-4422-b831-9179973a0bc9.jpg)
March 10, 2023
Tonight we honored our young artists at the 1900 Gallery Opening Reception. Superintendent Jennifer Gill congratulated the artists and expressed that art can play an important rol...
![Kindergarten Preview Night | 4.25.2023](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_b0e8027d-f95b-4504-a61d-8fccfff62f81.jpg)
March 8, 2023
Mark your calendar ! Kindergarten preview night is coming! Kindergarten preview night is open to all children who turn 5 on or before September 1, 2023. Click to use school ...
![Governor J.B. Pritzker & Lt. Juliana Stratton Visit Early Learning Center](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_bd792a5e-6d33-43f4-9d39-d4149c6828e2.jpg)
February 16, 2023
We hosted several special guests at the Early Learning Center this morning!
Governor JB Pritzker , Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton , Senator Doris Turner , State Rep Sue Scherer ...
![Parent Survey](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_9fb9dc52-70c0-4e7d-816a-fe846b1324f0.jpg)
February 1, 2023
Click here to take the survey
Beginning January 24 , students and teachers across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the ninth annual statewide Illinois 5Ess...
![Educator of the Year | rising Star award | Administrator of the year](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_c52ec168-021e-4667-858d-b204bed4afa4.jpg)
January 31, 2023
Do you know an educator or administrator who inspires you?
We are now accepting nominations for the Horace Mann Educator of the Year, Administrator of the Year and Rising Star...
![Order ELC Spirit Wear](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_e2dfe9e5-f416-4ace-81c8-ece61e9b2168.png)
November 1, 2022
ELC SPIRIT WEAR STORE IS OPEN!
ALL ORDERS MUST BE PLACED ON-LINE!
ELC Spirit Wear Website
November 1st - November 18th
Child and Adult Sizes Available
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![Ten Signs of a Great Preschool](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_04aaf318-17b2-40ee-b717-a4b4a434cbbd.png)
October 20, 2022
Ten Signs of a Great Preschool
Children spend most of their time playing or working with other children. They do not wander about aimlessly or are expected to sit quietly for...
![Follow Early Choices on Social Media](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_2884f293-74e3-44d6-8aff-70fdd6d7ec7e.png)
September 13, 2022
Families are our most important partners as we support young children with disabilities. Using the Understanding Inclusion Modules created by Early CHOICES and The Early Interven...
![ELC F.A.C.E. Liaisons](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_9cec7a74-b5c1-4edd-a292-04f520c2c096.png)
August 24, 2022
Dear parents of the Early Learning Center Pre-School,
We, the F.A.C.E. liaison team, are happy to serve as your parent support team for the 2022/2023 school year. It is our...