Warriors,
We are excited to see you tomorrow for our 1st day.
For those who will be riding the bus, please arrive to your bus stop a few minutes early to ensure you don't miss the bus.
Car riders and walkers, please arrive at 7:30 or after.
All students will enter through the gym doors and go through the security entrance process.
Although we no longer have uniforms, we will still follow the district's dress code guidelines. Please take a moment to review the dress code policy to ensure you will be in compliance.
We are so excited to see you tomorrow and we are looking forward to having a fabulous first day.
Don't Forget!!!
Tomorrow is our Keep Kids in School Physical & Immunization Walk- In Clinic at Sang. Co. Dept. of Public Health - 2833 South Grand Ave. East, Spfld, IL - 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Calling all incoming 6th graders!! 📢📢
Incoming 6th grade students are invited to attend a 6th grade orientation at their home school on Thursday, August 10th, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Students will engage in activities, tour the school and learn more about their upcoming middle school experience. Please note that bus routes will be running that day as well.
Stay connected!! Follow us on social media. District 186 is on Instagram, Linked In, Twitter & Facebook!
We also have the District 186 App! Download it now to get the latest updates and information about your student's school!
It's available in the App Store for Apple and in Google Play!
Due to the power outage, the Administrative Office is closed. If you need immediate assistance, please contact the Business Office at 217-525-3040. We expect to resume normal operations Monday, July 3.
All summer school programs and SCOPE are canceled Friday, June 30, to allow maintenance staff to assess and clean up buildings and grounds.
We expect all programs to resume next week as normally scheduled.
All students and staff in summer programs are safe. Buses will run at the normal time, but routes may take longer due to traffic or blocked streets. Families are welcome to pick up students early. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority.
Calling all middle school softball players!!
Tryouts for middle school softball will be July 24-25, 5:30-7:00 pm at Lawless Park -1500 N 11th St, Springfield, IL 62702
Bring your equipment
Bring plenty of water
Must have up-to-date school | sports physical
Contact Coach Handy - rhandy@sps186.org
Summer Basketball Camp June 27th - 30th. See attachment and link below for more information.
https://1losun5ubsj.typeform.com/to/pywdy6wS
Are you interested in esports? Gaming is a varsity sport in Illinois and in high school, you can join one of the most successful programs in the country: The Springfield Capitols. Any 8th grader interested in esports in high school should scan the QR code on the attached file before the school year ends. Tryouts are at the beginning of next school year, so do not delay in joining the Discord.
Yearbooks are available for $25. Get yours before we sell out!
(Before school in the lobby, after school in room 236.)
Dear Families,
Our district values your feedback! We are currently surveying Springfield Public Schools District 186 families in order to gain insight into your perception of our school and district effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback. We want to know what you think.
To administer these surveys, we have partnered with Panorama Education to conduct our 2023 Family Survey. Panorama safeguards your privacy, keeping your responses
confidential. The survey shouldn’t take more than a few minutes to complete, and will be a valuable source of information for us as we work to make our schools and district as good as they can be.
You may complete the survey online between May 15 and June 2nd using a computer, tablet, or smartphone by visiting the website :
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/sps186/family23/surveys
We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 217-525-3000.
Thank you,
Terrance Jordan
Director of School Leadership | Family And Community Engagement
Springfield's Premier Summer Arts Day Camp
For students entering 3rd - 9th grades. See attached flyer for more information.
Online registration for the 23-24 school year will begin May 15th. More information will be provided.
Warriors, Please make every effort to have your student in attendance the rest of the year. See the flyer for details on a May attrndance incentive that starts tomorroe.
22-23 Yearbooks are coming!
Yearbooks will be distributed to students who pre-ordered on Monday May 15th. (Yearbooks can be pre-ordered online through Friday May 12th.)
Remaining yearbooks will be sold for $25 before and after school starting on May 16th.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1073788/WASHINGTON-MIDDLE-SCHOOL/2023-Yearbook/20220722151521900107/CATALOG_SHOP
Nike Basketball Camp at the Salvation Army of Springfield
July 24-28
See attachment for more information.
Don't Forget to Order This Year's School Pictures!
Students received their proofs from Spring pictures this week. If you would like to order the pictures, enjoy 10% off your order with the code S231OFF.
Terms & Conditions : Offer is only available on portraits ordered online through August 30, 2023 11:59pm CST. Use coupon code SHIPFREES23 to receive free shipping off a purchase of $29.99 or more. Enter the coupon code at checkout to redeem the offer. Not valid for adjustments on prior purchases or after the promotional period, or with any other offer. Products, prices, availability, and offers are subject to change without notice. Lifetouch National School Studios has the right to cancel an order due to altered, unauthorized, or ineligible use of discount.
Painting with Your Daughter Event
Hosted by Her 2nd Chapter.
May 3rd or May 6th - See Attached flyer for more information.
Registration closes on April 30th.
THE 26TH ANNUAL ILLINOIS COLLEGE BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP is open to boys who will begin grades 4-9 in the fall of 2023. The junior camp is for boys entering grades 2-3 in the fall of 2023.
See link below for flyer.
https://5il.co/1t97d