Ridgely Elementary School

Check out this coupon to use at Dick's Sporting Goods this weekend. We want to thank the YMCA for sharing this with our families!

🩺 Keep Kids in School Clinics – No Appointment Needed 🩺

Is your student ready for the school year? District 186 in partnership with SIU School of Medicine & Sangamon County Department of Public Health are offering walk-in clinics to help families stay on track with required physicals and immunization no appointment necessary.


These clinics are for District 186 students entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th grade, 9th grade, or those new to the state of Illinois who must provide a current physical and immunization record.


A parent or legal guardian must accompany the student.Please note: sports physicals will not be provided.



Walk-In Physical Only Clinic

Date: Wednesday, August 6

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location: Matheny-Withrow Elementary School

Offered by: SIU Family Medicine Providers

Services: Physicals only (PreK, K, 6th, 9th, and new to Illinois students)



Walk-In Immunization only Clinics

Dates: Wednesday, August 6 and Friday, August 8

Keep Kids in School Clinics – No Appointment Needed

📚 Free Backpack Giveaway – Sunday, July 27 at 1 PM! 🎒

Springfield-area Verizon Wireless stores will be giving away hundreds of free backpacks to support students heading back to school!

Participating Locations:

2501 Wabash Ave, Springfield (inside White Oaks Mall)

1699 W. Morton Ave, Jacksonville

1275 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln

1101 W. Spresser St, Taylorville

This is part of the 13th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway, hosted by Verizon authorized retailer, Round Room. Any leftover backpacks will be donated to local schools of the store’s choice.

🕐 Starts at 1 PM on Sunday, July 27 — be sure to get there early!

Please join us for our first-ever district-wide Back-to-School event.

This event is designed to bring families, educators, and community partners together to celebrate the start of a new school year—and we'd love to have you join us!

Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Springfield Public Schools Administrative Office – 3063 Fiat Ave., Springfield, IL

This family-friendly event will feature:
School supply and backpack giveaways
Music
Food and treats
A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!

We’re excited to announce that registration for Project SCOPE, our before and after school care program for students K-5th is now open for the 2025-2026 school year! Project SCOPE provides a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for students outside of regular school hours. Whether you need care before school, after school, or both, SCOPE offers flexibility and support for busy families. You can sign up for Project SCOPE while registering your student for the upcoming school year. Just look for the SCOPE section during the online registration process. Get registered today - https://186.springfield.k12.il.us/IS3/Registration/Main.php

Please join us for our first-ever district-wide Back-to-School event. This event is designed to bring families, educators, and community partners together to celebrate the start of a new school year—and we'd love to have you join us! Event Details: 📅 Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025 🕒 Time: 3:00–7:00 p.m. 📍 Location: Springfield Public Schools Administrative Office – 3063 Fiat Ave., Springfield, IL This family-friendly event will feature: School supply and backpack giveaways Live student performances Food and treats A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!

Check out this opportunity to attend a basketball camp this summer!

Huge thanks to our coaches, students, and families who showed up to support our STRIDE race at LLCC this weekend! Our team rocked it!

Thank you to all of our families who came out to our VIP Breakfast!

Calling all families with children entering Kindergarten in the 2025–2026 school year! Make sure your student is ready for school this fall by taking them to the Walk-In Clinic for Kindergarten Immunizations at Sangamon County department of Public health! If you can't make this opportunity please make sure to schedule a back to school physical for your student with your primary care physician. 🗓 Monday, May 5th 🕝 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Sangamon County Department of Public Health 2833 South Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL No appointment needed—just walk in! Getting your child’s immunizations done early helps ensure a smooth start to the school year.

Check out photos from yesterday's 3rd Annual Postcard Contest Assembly - https://photos.app.goo.gl/iQk3RzMMqbec6aCR9

Check out Camp Invention for your student this summer!

Check out the attached flyer about opening weekend at the zoo!

Congratulations to our Boys and Girls Club basketball players and cheerleaders on an incredible season! A big thank you to our coaches and families for their unwavering support.

Ridgely families, Spring Break starts today! We hope you have a relaxing and restful week. School resumes on Monday, March 24th. Enjoy your break!

Check out these flyers for activities in our community!

Families, don't forget that this Friday is our Spring Picture Day. Please call the school office if you are in need of an additional picture order form. Thanks!

Congrats to Sophia F. who is the Ridgely representative at the District #186 Visual Art Showcase this Thursday, March 6th at 7pm at Lanphier Auditorium. We are so proud of you, Sophia!

Check out this flyer for SASA Spring Soccer!

Please see the attached registration form for a youth baseball league in our community.