
March 27, 2025
It’s That Time of Year Again! (click to see photos) The best day of the year is here—we’re thrilled to announce the finalists for the Horace Mann Educator of the Year, Administra...

March 4, 2025
Mark your calendar ! Kindergarten preview night is coming! Kindergarten preview night is open to all families of children who turn 5 on or before September 1, 2025. Find your ...

February 12, 2025
Due to the snowy conditions District 186 will have an e-learning day Wednesday February 12, 2025. We will keep you informed as we continue to monitor the winter conditions, and m...

January 21, 2025
Calling all 5th-grade families! As we move into the second half of the school year, we’re thrilled to invite you and your student to 6th Grade Preview Night at their future midd...

January 20, 2025
Due to the extreme temperatures District 186 will have an e-learning day Tuesday, January 21, 2025. We currently plan to resume in-person learning on Wednesday, January 22, 2025...

January 10, 2025
District 186 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 enco...

December 16, 2024
🎉 We Want Your Feedback! 🎉 At District 186, we’re dedicated to creating welcoming schools and fostering strong family and community engagement. To help us grow, we’re inviting ...

December 2, 2024
Project SEARCH Information Night | December 11,2024 5:00 p.m. @ Memorial MLearning Center , 228 W. Miller Street - Project Search is a unique program for students with intellec...


October 9, 2024
Parent Teacher Conferences.

October 7, 2024
No Boys & Girls Club. Thurs Oct. 10th.


September 4, 2024
Want to make a big impact in just one hour a month? Join our expanding Real Men Read program! Volunteer to read to 1st or 3rd graders and inspire young minds. It’s easy—books and ...

September 3, 2024
We are thrilled to once again offer an after-school Beginning Band Program for students currently enrolled in 5th grade! The band program will run Tuesdays & Thursday nights fro...

August 23, 2024
👋🏾👋🏿👋🏻 Important Reminder for Parents and Guardians Download the District 186 App!👋🏾👋🏿👋🏻 On your device download the District 186 App on Google Play or the Apple App Store! This...

August 20, 2024
Level Up, 186—We’re Just Getting Started! Click Here for Photos The first day of the 2024-2025 school year is here, and our incredible staff is ready and excited to welcome ou...

August 17, 2024
Hi HP Families, This year we will have new dismissal procedures for Car Riders. Please view image below. I would also like to thank you in advance for your patient and understan...
August 14, 2024
Dear Harvard Park Families, Welcome back to a new school year at Harvard Park Elementary School! We hope you had a wonderful summer filled with rest, fun, and quality time with...

August 13, 2024
District 186 Families, To better prepare and focus our students, and to ensure the safety and emotional well-being of both students and staff, District 186 has proudly made the...