Springfield Public Schools - District 186

See you at the ball park! ⚾️🎉

🍎 Educators, this one’s for YOU! 📚

Educators Night presented by MJKellner is coming to Robin Roberts Stadium ⚾️

FREE admission for all educators, join us Thursday, June 18 at 6:30 PM as we celebrate the difference you make every day!

🎉 WE ARE 186!!

We’re at Comer Cox Park RIGHT NOW for the Juneteenth Celebration, come find our Family & Community Engagement Team under the District 186 tent until 3pm today!

Stop by, say hi, and celebrate with us! 💛🖤❤️💚

🎉 Mark Your Calendars! 🎉

Join us as we kick off the 2026-2027 school year at our Community Back-to-School Celebration!

📅 Thursday, July 30, 2026
⏰ 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe-
3751 Imagineer Drive, Springfield, IL

Students, families, educators, and community members are invited for an evening filled with fun, resources, connections, and excitement as we get ready for a great school year ahead.

We can't wait to welcome everyone back and celebrate together!

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🔨🪚 Building Skills. Creating Opportunities. Shaping Futures.

This week, 15 students rolled up their sleeves and explored the world of skilled trades during the Building and Trades Camp hosted at Lanphier High School.

With guidance from Mr. Handy of Lanphier High School and Mr. Isaacs of Lincoln Land Community College, students gained hands-on experience using tools, learning construction techniques, and creating projects they could proudly take home, including a cedar chest, a rectangular planter, and a wall planter.

The camp, made possible through a partnership between Lincoln Land Community College and District 186, provided students with an exciting opportunity to discover career pathways in the building and construction trades while developing valuable real-world skills.

Programs like this help students see the many possibilities that exist beyond the classroom. The skilled trades continue to play a critical role in building strong communities, offering rewarding careers, and addressing workforce needs across our region.

✨ Join Team 186! ✨

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? We are hiring dedicated educators and support professionals to help inspire, empower, and shape the future of our students.

Current Openings:
• Pre-K Teachers
• Elementary Teachers (Grades 2, 4, & 5)
• Elementary Music Teacher
• Middle School ELA Teacher
• Middle School/High School Math Teachers
• High School ASL Teacher
• High School Health Teacher
• School Psychologist
• Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
• Special Education Teachers

Join District 186 and enjoy competitive benefits, a supportive and collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth and leadership, diverse schools where every student matters, and the chance to make a lasting impact on students every day.

Visit our website to learn more and apply today: https://springfield186.schoolspring.com/

❤️ We Are 186!

📚🎉 That's a wrap on an incredible school year!

Today marked the last day of school for our balanced calendar schools, Southern View Elementary and Graham Elementary! It also marks the end of an era, as all District 186 schools will follow the same calendar beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.

Students arrived all smiles and full of excitement as they celebrated the final day of a year filled with learning, growth, friendships, and success. At Southern View, Principal Serita Lott had the music playing, creating a fun and festive atmosphere while staff greeted students with high-fives, fist bumps, and plenty of encouragement.

We are so proud of everything our students accomplished this year and grateful to our dedicated staff and families who helped make it such a success.

Have a safe, fun, and relaxing summer! We can't wait to welcome everyone back this fall.

❤️ We Are 186. ❤️

Congratulations to our 5th graders at Graham Elementary School
on moving up to middle school! 🎓

Today's ceremony was filled with excitement and joy as families packed the gymnasium to celebrate this important milestone for our All-Stars. We couldn't be prouder of each student and all they have accomplished during their time at Graham.

One of the most meaningful parts of the celebration was hearing Principal Mr. Hood share kind words about every student as they received their diplomas. Moments like these matter. They remind students that they are seen, valued, and supported by their school community. Celebrating achievements big and small helps build confidence, strengthens connections, and creates memories that students will carry with them into the next chapter of their educational journey.

📚✏️ Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is NOW OPEN!

Every student must complete registration before the start of the new school year. We encourage families to register as soon as possible to ensure a smooth start this fall. Click here to register - https://186.springfield.k12.il.us/IS3/Registration/Main.php

Now is also a great time to schedule your student's required physicals and immunizations. Getting these appointments completed early can help avoid the back-to-school rush!

For information about health requirements, physicals, and immunizations, visit:
https://www.sps186.org/o/sps/page/health-services

🎓✨ Graduation Day is Here! ✨🎓

Today, we celebrate a monumental milestone for Springfield High School - Illinois seniors, their families, and our entire community! Graduation is more than just a ceremony, it's a powerful testament to hard work, perseverance, dedication, and the unwavering support of loved ones and educators.

To the incredible Class of 2026, District 186 is proud of all you have accomplished during your time in our schools. You have grown as students, leaders, athletes, artists, innovators, and friends, and today we celebrate everything you have achieved. As you embark on the next chapter of your lives, remember that you will always have a home in District 186. Our community is stronger because of you, and we cannot wait to see the impact you make on the world. 🌟

We also extend our deepest gratitude to the families, guardians, and supporters who have encouraged, motivated, and stood beside these graduates every step of the way. Your partnership and commitment to education have helped make this achievement possible.
A heartfelt thank you goes to the educators, mentors, coaches, and staff members who have guided and inspired our students throughout their educational journey. Your dedication has helped shape the leaders, dreamers, and changemakers of tomorrow. 🍎📚

Congratulations, Class of 2026! Today is the celebration of everything you've accomplished, and tomorrow is the beginning of endless possibilities. Dream big, lead with courage, embrace every opportunity, and never forget the solon fever that brought you here. Your future is bright, and the best is yet to come! 🎉✨

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