Ridgely Elementary School

Good Afternoon! We are preparing for a very exciting event when we return from Spring Break, Monday, April 8. We have purchased materials that will enable your student to safely ...

Today is one of the BEST days of the year as we honor and celebrate the incredible dedication and talent of our educators and administrators! (see photos here) We're thrilled...

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...

🌟 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 ...

Check out the March Family Newsletter!

Ridgely Bulldogs have their first home game next week! We are celebrating by having a Spirit Week.

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...

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...

Ridgely School is trying to get parent responses to our 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. ...

Check out the February Family Newsletter!

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 ...

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...

Our Second APPT Night is quickly approaching! It's going to be a great evening of delicious food, awesome learning for families, and and a TON of FUN for students! The classroom...

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...

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...

Thank you to Scheels and Springfield Police Department for the donation of basketballs to Ridgely School! Our fourth and fifth graders are grateful to have them while they prepar...

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...

Next week begins our Food Drive supporting the City Tournament. Please consider contributing to the food drive which will benefit the St. Martin de Porres Center.

Please consider supporting Ridgely School's Dine to Donate program at Texas Roadhouse January 14th-18th. Thanks!

Congratulations to Miss Kayla, Ridgely's head custodian. Miss Kayla's last day at Ridgely was January 2nd, and she is now headed into the relaxing years of retirement. We thank K...