
March 19, 2024
Springfield Schools District 186’s Equity, Family and Community Engagement, and Social Emotional Learning teams have collaborated to bring an event to our families on Tuesday, Apr...

March 5, 2024
🌟 Welcome, Families and Future Kindergartners! 🌟
We are absolutely thrilled to extend a heartfelt invitation to our Preview Night on Thursday, April 25th, 2024! 🎈 This special ...

February 21, 2024
Springfield Schools District 186’s Equity, Family and Community Engagement, and Social Emotional Learning teams have collaborated to bring an event to our families on Tuesday, Feb...

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 31, 2023
We are so very excited to share with you the progress we have made over the past 3 years.
We continue to close the achievement gap. We were only 0.1 point away from being re...

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 27, 2023
STEM Family Night
Thursday, Sept. 27
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Lots of fun & engaging activities. Showcase of games from our new Math Curriculum. Book Fair will also be open...

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 4, 2023
Welcome Back to School Owen Marsh Dine to Donate 5 Day Event - Sun. Sept. 3 - Thurs. Sept. 7
This year we are partnering up with Texas Roadhouse to let all students and fa...


August 12, 2023
Drop Off your School Supplies Meet your Teacher Grab a Treat

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...

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...

May 4, 2023
Walk and roll to school day!! Owen Marsh Elementary PTO, in partnership with Springfield Bicycle Advisory Council, hosted a wonderful event this morning to celebrate all the coo...