Ridgely School Picture Day is coming up this Thursday, September 10th! All students will have their picture taken. If you need an additional order form, you can pick one up in the school office. We can’t wait to see all of our Bulldogs’ smiling faces!
Need to safely dispose of household hazardous waste? Check out this upcoming drop-off event on Saturday, October 17th at Chamberlain Park. Be sure to request your voucher ahead of time!
Check out this upcoming basketball opportunity! Max-Out Basketball is hosting a 3-on-3 Tournament of Champions on Sunday, September 13. Registration is open now through September 9—scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up!
Check out this Child Safety Event at Empowered Martial Arts on Saturday, September 12th, from 12:00–2:00 PM! Families can enjoy safety demonstrations, fingerprinting, helpful tips, and prizes. See the flyer for details!
Families, be sure to check out our 2026–2027 Ridgely Family Handbook! It’s a great resource for learning about school procedures, expectations, important information, and all things Ridgely.
Scan the QR code or click the link and take a few minutes to review it with your student(s). Here’s to a great school year, Bulldogs!
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Scan the QR code or click the link and take a few minutes to review it with your student(s). Here’s to a great school year, Bulldogs!
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Stay Connected with Ridgely!
Families, be sure to get connected through Rooms in the District 186 app! Rooms makes it easy to stay up-to-date and communicate with your child’s school and teachers.
Follow the steps on the flyer to get your account set up.
Families, be sure to get connected through Rooms in the District 186 app! Rooms makes it easy to stay up-to-date and communicate with your child’s school and teachers.
Follow the steps on the flyer to get your account set up.
⚾ FREE TICKETS FOR DISTRICT 186 FAMILIES!
The Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) is proud to call Springfield home for its inaugural season, and we’re excited to help our families experience the action!
As part of a special partnership with District 186, District 186 families have the opportunity to receive FREE tickets to select Thursday night WPBL games this season.
📅 Available Games:
Thursday, August 20
Thursday, August 27
Thursday, September 3
🎟️ Up to six tickets per family are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
To claim your tickets, simply complete this form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejd0rCj5WQU_SUHXfI1t2l0zOP95D7dnobbj3gVVJN6TH_AA/viewform?usp=dialog
Once your request is processed, tickets will be sent to the email address provided on the form.
We’re grateful to the WPBL for welcoming Springfield and partnering with District 186 to provide our students and families with this exciting opportunity to enjoy professional baseball right here in our community!
The Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) is proud to call Springfield home for its inaugural season, and we’re excited to help our families experience the action!
As part of a special partnership with District 186, District 186 families have the opportunity to receive FREE tickets to select Thursday night WPBL games this season.
📅 Available Games:
Thursday, August 20
Thursday, August 27
Thursday, September 3
🎟️ Up to six tickets per family are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
To claim your tickets, simply complete this form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejd0rCj5WQU_SUHXfI1t2l0zOP95D7dnobbj3gVVJN6TH_AA/viewform?usp=dialog
Once your request is processed, tickets will be sent to the email address provided on the form.
We’re grateful to the WPBL for welcoming Springfield and partnering with District 186 to provide our students and families with this exciting opportunity to enjoy professional baseball right here in our community!
We can't wait to see you TODAY!!!
Join us for the Community Back-to-School Celebration and get ready for an incredible start to the 2026-2027 school year!
Today, July 30th | 4:30–7:00 p.m.
Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe
3751 Imagineer Drive, Springfield, IL
Students, Families & Staff won't want to miss this FREE community event featuring:
✅ Over 90 community exhibitors with valuable resources and information
✅ Back to School Physicals available on-site
✅ Free school supplies (while supplies last)
✅ Free food and treats
✅ Family activities and so much more!
Whether you're looking for helpful resources, getting ready for the first day of school, or just wanting to connect with the community, there's something for everyone.
A huge thank you to our incredible community partners whose generosity and support have made this event possible. ❤
#WeAre186 #sps186 #BackToSchool #ourcommunity
Join us for the Community Back-to-School Celebration and get ready for an incredible start to the 2026-2027 school year!
Today, July 30th | 4:30–7:00 p.m.
Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe
3751 Imagineer Drive, Springfield, IL
Students, Families & Staff won't want to miss this FREE community event featuring:
✅ Over 90 community exhibitors with valuable resources and information
✅ Back to School Physicals available on-site
✅ Free school supplies (while supplies last)
✅ Free food and treats
✅ Family activities and so much more!
Whether you're looking for helpful resources, getting ready for the first day of school, or just wanting to connect with the community, there's something for everyone.
A huge thank you to our incredible community partners whose generosity and support have made this event possible. ❤
#WeAre186 #sps186 #BackToSchool #ourcommunity
Keep Kids in School Clinics -No Appointment Needed
District 186, in partnership with SIU Medicine and the Sangamon County Department of Public Health, is offering walk-in clinics to help families complete required school physicals and immunizations—no appointment necessary.
Wednesday, August 12
Matheny-Withrow Elementary School
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1200 S. Pope Ave., Springfield
School Physicals Only
Sangamon County Department of Public Health
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
2833 S. Grand Ave. E, Springfield
Immunizations Only
Get your child ready for a healthy, successful school year before the first day!
District 186, in partnership with SIU Medicine and the Sangamon County Department of Public Health, is offering walk-in clinics to help families complete required school physicals and immunizations—no appointment necessary.
Wednesday, August 12
Matheny-Withrow Elementary School
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1200 S. Pope Ave., Springfield
School Physicals Only
Sangamon County Department of Public Health
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
2833 S. Grand Ave. E, Springfield
Immunizations Only
Get your child ready for a healthy, successful school year before the first day!
Looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference in the lives of students? Join us at the District 186 Career Fair on July 7 and learn more about the many opportunities available across our district.
📅 Tuesday, July 7, 2026
📍 District 186 Administrative Office, 3063 Fiat Avenue
Session 1: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Session 2: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
You don't have to wait until the career fair to apply. Visit https://www.sps186.org/o/sps/page/human-resources to view current openings and begin your application today!
📅 Tuesday, July 7, 2026
📍 District 186 Administrative Office, 3063 Fiat Avenue
Session 1: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Session 2: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
You don't have to wait until the career fair to apply. Visit https://www.sps186.org/o/sps/page/human-resources to view current openings and begin your application today!
The countdown to a new school year is on, and District 186 is excited to welcome students, families, staff, and community members to the 2nd Annual Community Back-to-School Event on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
The Community Back-to-School Event serves as a one-stop destination for families preparing for the upcoming school year while strengthening connections between schools, families, and the community.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe
Address: 3751 Imagineer Drive, Springfield, IL
We look forward to welcoming students, families, educators, and community members for an evening of fun, resources, and excitement as we kick off the 2026-2027 school year together.
The Community Back-to-School Event serves as a one-stop destination for families preparing for the upcoming school year while strengthening connections between schools, families, and the community.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe
Address: 3751 Imagineer Drive, Springfield, IL
We look forward to welcoming students, families, educators, and community members for an evening of fun, resources, and excitement as we kick off the 2026-2027 school year together.
Support Operation Cookie Share and help provide Girl Scout Cookies to military members, first responders, healthcare workers, and community organizations.
There’s so much happening in our community! Check out these fun events coming up over the next couple of weeks.
Check out these local Nike Basketball Camps at Lanphier High School and get your athlete signed up for an awesome summer experience!
We apologize for the late notice, but we’ve recently received some awesome news we wanted to share with our Ridgely families!
The Central Illinois Foodbank will be at Ridgely Elementary on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, starting at dismissal to provide free frozen, pre-cooked meals for students and families. Meals include favorites like macaroni and cheese, BBQ chicken, and cheese manicotti.
We hope you’re able to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity!
The Central Illinois Foodbank will be at Ridgely Elementary on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, starting at dismissal to provide free frozen, pre-cooked meals for students and families. Meals include favorites like macaroni and cheese, BBQ chicken, and cheese manicotti.
We hope you’re able to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity!
Check out this fun event this Saturday!
Check out this awesome summer camp!
Check out these flyers for Kidzeum's summer camp program and after-school program.
Keep your child reading all summer! ☀️ Enroll in the BOOK IT!® Summer of Stories™ starting May 1—set goals, track progress, and earn fun rewards like a FREE Personal Pan Pizza!
Check out this event at the ALPLM!
