Ridgely Elementary School

The Central Illinois Foodbank will host a free Thanksgiving food distribution on Wednesday, November 18th, at 12:00 p.m. at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Families should enter through Gate 6. This is a drive-up event, and no registration or ID is required. Food is available while supplies last!

Our Texas Roadhouse Gift Card Fundraiser is underway! This is a great opportunity to purchase gift cards for holiday gifts while supporting Ridgely! Fundraiser packets were sent home and all orders and money are due back to school by Monday, November 30th. Gift cards will be sent home with students on Monday, December 7th, just in time for the holidays! Thank you for your support!

Picture Retake Day is this Friday! Only students who were absent on the original Picture Day or who bring a completed retake form will have their pictures taken. Please check your child's backpack for any retake forms and send them to school by Friday. Thank you!

Join Word and Spirit Worship Center for a fun evening of Harvest Fest & Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 28th, from 6:00–7:30 PM! Bring the family, wear your costumes, and enjoy a festive evening of treats and fall fun!

Looking for a fun way to keep your child active over winter break? Max-Out Basketball is hosting a Winter Basketball Camp December 29–30 for students in grades 3–12! Registration is now open, with early bird discounts available. Check out the flyer for details!

Our PTA is hosting a Krispy Kreme fundraiser! For just $12, you can purchase a dozen original glazed doughnuts OR a certificate to redeem a dozen whenever it's convenient for you! That's a great deal AND a sweet way to support Ridgely! Order forms were sent home last week. Orders and money are due Friday, October 16th. Fresh doughnuts will be available for pickup during Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 22nd and 23rd. Thank you for supporting our Bulldogs!

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is hosting Abe’s Haunted Hollow on Saturday, October 24, from 4:30–6:30 PM! This FREE, family-friendly Halloween event will feature spooky-themed games, music, movies, and more! Families are encouraged to dress up and enjoy a Halloween-themed museum experience. There will be separate areas for younger children and older kids, making it fun for all ages!

Join County Market on Saturday, October 10th, from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM for some fall family fun! Enjoy FREE pumpkin bowling, face painting, pumpkin tic-tac-toe, a firetruck visit, and more! There will also be a TV raffle benefiting Ridgely School, delicious food, and great pumpkin deals.

Check out the flyer for all the details! We hope to see our Bulldog families there!

Join VFW Post 10302 for a Halloween Hog Roast & Trunk or Treat on October 31st! Families can enjoy trunk-or-treating and food from 12:00–3:00 p.m. at 2349 Stockyard Road. This event is free and open to the public—come dressed in your Halloween best and enjoy some family fun!

Please remember that transportation changes must be called in by 3:00 p.m. (2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays). The office closes at 3:15 p.m. (2:15 p.m. on Wednesdays), and no early dismissals will be permitted after that time. The office will re-open after dismissal.

Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and smooth dismissal for all Bulldogs!

Families, take a night off from cooking and support Ridgely at the same time! Join us at Texas Roadhouse on Tuesday, October 6th for our Dine to Donate fundraiser. Present the flyer when dining in or ordering to-go, and 10% of your total food purchase will be donated back to Ridgely Elementary! We hope to see lots of Bulldog families there. Thank you for supporting our school!

Ridgely Families: We are excited to partner with the Central Illinois Foodbank and United Way for a Healthy Food Distribution on Wednesday, September 30th, beginning at 2:30 p.m. Food will be handed out to car riders and bus riders at dismissal. Food will be available while supplies last. A huge thank you to the Central Illinois Foodbank and United Way for supporting our Ridgely students and families!

Looking for a fun family event this fall? Refuge Ranch is celebrating 18 years of serving our community with their Mane Event Open House on Saturday, October 3rd from 12:00–5:00 p.m.! Enjoy horse and camel rides, animal meet & greets, foam parties, pumpkin painting, s’mores, food, and so much more. Entrance and most activities are FREE for the whole family. Check out the flyer for all the details!

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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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.

⚾ 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!