Ridgely Elementary School

Level Up, 186—We’re Just Getting Started! Click Here for Photos The first day of the 2024-2025 school year is here, and our incredible staff is ready and excited to welcome ou...

Check out our Ridgely Apparel Store- Available until September 8th! Click here to order Ridgely shirts!

District 186 Families, To better prepare and focus our students, and to ensure the safety and emotional well-being of both students and staff, District 186 has proudly made the...

It is almost time for the Illinois State Fair to begin! The Twilight Parade route follows Sangamon Avenue on Thursday, August 8th beginning at 5:30 p.m. Parking that evening beg...

We hope to see everyone at our Open House so students can meet their teachers! Our event will be held on August 18th. Kindergarten Open House will be from 3:00-4:00pm. Pre-k an...

As we recently welcomed back Graham Elementary and Southern View Elementary, our two balanced calendar schools, and look forward to upcoming registration and beginning of the scho...

Please join us at Ridgely School to register your student on August 5th from 11:00am-6:00pm.

Check out our School Supply List for the 2024-2025 School Year! School Supply List

Make sure to download the District 186 App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. This will help you stay updated on your child’s school and the latest news and events fro...

Click Here to learn more about Summer Programs

Attention Parents and Guardians! Make sure to call your primary care doctor and schedule your back-to-school physicals and immunizations ASAP. Here's why it's important: H...

***All Schools are closed on 6/19 and 7/4*** Schools with a * are closed on July 5th Meals are free to anyone under 18 years of age. Meals will be required to be eaten in th...

Ring-a-ling! You could hear the bells ringing loud and clear as the 2024 retirees gathered at the Inn at 835 for a heartfelt retirement ceremony. Superintendent Jennifer Gill and ...

Last night was a night of honor, appreciation, and heartfelt applause as the Council for Exceptional Children Springfield IL Chapter 102 recognized 11 outstanding students and 8 d...

Check out our May Family Newsletter!

APTT Night #3 is quickly approaching. Please let us know if you can make it!

Please join us in celebrating our awesome staff next week!

What a magical evening at the Horace Mann Educator and Administrator of the Year reception! Held on the stunning patio by the serene pond, it was the perfect backdrop to honor our...

Happy National Lunchroom Hero Day! Today, we raise our forks and give a big shoutout to our amazing lunchroom heroes who keep our bellies happy and our energy up! Whether it'...

Please see the attached flyer if you're interested in selling tickets for our Spring Carnival!