
May 13, 2026
Join us May 18th–22th as we celebrate the retirement of our amazing PreK teacher, Ms. Purdy, and the incredible impact she has made on the lives of so many little learners over th...


June 3, 2025
Check out our School Supply List for the 2025-2026 school year! Click Here for the School Supply List!

May 14, 2026
Join us for our Lunch on the Lawn on Tuesday, May 26th! Families are invited to enjoy lunch and recess with their student during their regular lunch time. You may bring a lunch or...

April 12, 2026
Join us for Skate Night on Thursday, April 16th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Skateland South. Admission is just $6 (skate rental $5), and a portion of the proceeds will support Ridgely...



February 4, 2026
Dear Ridgely Elementary Families, Your voice matters! We invite you to take the 5Essentials Survey to help us better understand our school’s strengths and areas for growth. Your f...


January 26, 2026
Applications to nominate the 2026 Horace Mann-Springfield School District 186 Educator of the Year, Administrator of the Year and Rising Stars are available on the District’s webs...

January 25, 2026
Winter weather continues with bitter temperatures and accumulated precipitation from the weekend. For the safety of our students and staff, we will utilize another E-Learning day ...

January 22, 2026
Due to extreme temperatures, Springfield Public Schools District 186 will hold an e-learning day on Friday, January 23, 2026 . Temperatures are expected to be in the negative n...

January 20, 2026
Our Ridgely Elementary Bulldogs Online Store is officially open. Scan the QR code or click the link to shop the latest spirit wear and show your Bulldog spirit loud and proud! h...

January 16, 2026
The Springfield Public Schools District 186 Board of Education is recommending Dr. Terrance Jordan as the District’s next superintendent. The Board is expected to vote on Dr. Jord...


December 18, 2025
Last year, this simple classroom moment reached more than 5.7 million people around the world. So this year.. Mrs. Barnard did it again. And this time, it means even more. ...

December 3, 2025
🎉 Hey, Future 6th Graders! 🎉 6th Grade Preview Night | February 5, 2025 | 6 PM It’s time to step into your next big adventure! 🌟 Come explore your middle school at your boun...


November 20, 2025
Join us for a joyful afternoon of music and community at our 1st-5th grade Winter Sing-A-Long! Students will help ring in the season with cheerful tunes, including a special perfo...

