In light of the ongoing winter weather conditions, District 186 will have an e-learning day Monday, January 22, 2024. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our utmost priority, and we thank you for your understanding as we collectively navigate through these weather challenges. We fully anticipate returning to school on January 23, 2024 in person. Please check your email for the e-learning instructions for attendance and more.
We are keeping a close eye on the evolving winter weather. We know planning ahead is essential for families, and we want to give you a heads-up about the POSSIBILITY of an e-learning day on Monday, January 22, 2024 due to the high probability of ice early tomorrow and throughout the day.
Our team is monitoring the predicted ice and wintery mix as well as the timing of this weather event, and we will notify you via alerts (Call/Text/Email & Social Media) as soon as a decision is made.
We are telling you this early this evening, so you can prepare for your families. We appreciate your understanding and appreciate your patience. Decisions like these are not taken lightly.
Stay tuned for updates, and thank you for being part of our District 186 community.
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Third Grade classrooms had so much fun on Friday with our Real Men Read visitors. All students received a copy of the book, "Those Shoes." Thanks to our guest readers!
Springfield Public Schools District 186 is open today, Friday, January 19, 2024.
Please note that with the cold temperatures & snow we have been experiencing we want to remind everyone to travel safe and make sure your student is bundled up and dressed appropriately. It is important that we work together to make sure students are prepared to go to school in cold weather.
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In anticipation of exceptionally cold temperatures expected tomorrow morning and a water main break that is still under repair at Jefferson Middle School, Springfield Public School District 186 will have an e-learning day on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. ALL District 186 schools will have an e-learning day on January 16th. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our utmost priority, and we thank you for your understanding as we collectively navigate through these weather challenges. Based on the weather forecast we anticipate being in school on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
We have enacted our E-Learning day plan that allows students to receive asynchronous instruction at home, in lieu of using the District’s five extra days that have historically been added to the end of the school year.
To learn more about District 186’s E-Learning plan visit our E-Learning webpage - https://www.sps186.org/page/e-learning-information
Check out the flyer for more information for the Game Night at the Velasco Tennis Center!
Check out this Kwanzaa Celebration flyer!
Just a reminder- there is NO Boys and Girls Club on Wednesday (December 20th). Thanks!
Thanks to Springfield Police Department for coming in to our kindergarten classrooms as part of their Books and Badges program. Officers read a book to the students, made party hats, had treats and gave each student a book to take home.
Thank you to all of those who came out for our Winter Sing-A-Long!
‘Twas the Night Before the Holiday Shop
...And all through the school not a student was stirring, not even Mrs. Butcher. The gifts were displayed on the tables with care in hopes that the students soon would be there.
We can't wait to see everyone at the holiday shop!
Shopping starts at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m..
Thank you to the Downtown Springfield Rotary for the donation of oranges to all students in our building! Students were excited to have oranges as a part of their lunch on December 6th. We are thankful for your awesome partnership!
We had an awesome assembly yesterday called the NED Show. Students learned about having a growth mindset and about goal-setting, all while learning yo-yo tricks. Check out the pictures and yo-yo order form!
Ridgely Elementary Parents, we are excited to be hosting the Penguin Patch Holiday Shop again this year. Our students will have so much fun secretly shopping for Christmas gifts.
The holiday shop will run from Dec. 8th - Dec. 15th . Each child will have the opportunity to shop independently for gifts for their entire family.
A holiday shop is a great excuse for kids to earn money. Making beds, feeding pets and helping siblings are just a few ideas. The Penguin Patch budget envelopes allow for you and your child to select the amount of money they can spend on each person on their list. Watch for money envelopes to be sent home on Monday!
The Central Illinois Reading Council 1/2 Price Book Sale is coming up in December. Books are great gifts for our students!
Miles of Smiles will be at Ridgely School on Monday and Tuesday. Families signed their student(s) up for this online when they registered for school. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Nurse Iesha.
We were notified by First Student that due to a higher than normal shortage of bus drivers today, there will be buses ruing late to their scheduled bus stop. Please monitor your student's bus stops.
Also, all changes to buses have been entered into the First View App. You can use this app to track your student's bus and be informed of any bus number changes. We appreciate your patience and cooperation this morning.
Check out the Mini O'Beirne flyer for their holiday store!
Check out the flyer for the Real Men Read program the school district is bringing back! Please see the contacts on the flyer if you're interested in participating as a reader
Check out the Indoor SASA Soccer Leagues happening soon!
