
Due to heat today and tomorrow, there will NOT be cross country practice on Monday and Tuesday after school. Coach will post home workouts for these days. The next practice after school will be on Thursday.

Due to the heat today, the baseball game at Rochester has been moved to 7 PM. There will not be a bus. Please have your player at the field by 6 PM for warm up , and bring plenty of water!

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!!

Tonight's Softball Game will be moved to Rotary Park at 4:30 PM. Rotary Park is located at 4501 West Iles Ave.

Tonight's FMS Baseball game in Virginia has been canceled and will be rescheduled to a later date.

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!


Cross Country Summer Fun Runs are on Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30-8:45 AM at Washington Park. Meet at the Park and Chill Pavilion. Beginning August 6, the summer practices will be held at Lincoln Park. Contact Coach Bowlin (lbowlin@sps186.org) with questions.

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.

Cross Country Summer Fun Runs moved to Monday 7/22 and Friday 7/26 from 7:30-8:30 AM at Washington Park. Meet at the Park & Chill Pavilion. There will not be any fun runs on Tuesday or Thursday.

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


The Middle School City Track Meet is ON today! The meet begins at 3:30 PM at Memorial Stadium at Lanphier High School. The discus event will run tonight as well at Bunn Field near Memorial Stadium. Track spirit wear has also been delivered. It will be given to your athletes today before the meet or tomorrow at school. They are also available for pick up in the main office until 4 PM today or tomorrow.

Boys track practice after school has been cancelled. The discus event scheduled at SSHS this afternoon has also been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date.

Today's track meet in Mt. Zion has been cancelled due to weather.

Admission to the City Track Meet at Memorial Stadium may be purchased online! Use the attached QR code to purchase tickets. Cash admission at the gate is also accepted- $5 for adults and $3 for students and seniors. Go Falcons!


🎶 Don't miss out on the sweet sounds of our talented students at the All-City Musical! 🎵 Join us tomorrow night, March 26th, at UIS Sangamon Auditorium for an unforgettable musical extravaganza featuring performances from our middle school and high school choirs and bands. 🎼 This cherished musical tradition is one you won't want to miss!


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.

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.


We are keeping a close eye on the evolving winter weather. We know planning ahead is essential for families, and we want to give you a heads-up about the POSSIBILITY of an e-learning day on Monday, January 22, 2024 due to the high probability of ice early tomorrow and throughout the day.
Our team is monitoring the predicted ice and wintery mix as well as the timing of this weather event, and we will notify you via alerts (Call/Text/Email & Social Media) as soon as a decision is made.
We are telling you this early this evening, so you can prepare for your families. We appreciate your understanding and appreciate your patience. Decisions like these are not taken lightly.
Stay tuned for updates, and thank you for being part of our District 186 community.
#connect186 #weare186
