Please join us for our annual Holidays Around the World celebration on Thursday, December 18th from 5:30-7:00p.m.

Come explore how different cultures celebrate the season at this FREE event! Each classroom will feature a country with fun activities, crafts, and traditions to discover. Bring the family and enjoy a festive night of learning and celebration together!

There will be food, games, crafts, and a silent auction with some amazing baskets to win.

Click here to RSVP for the event and click here to download the flyer.

2 days ago, Nathan Kochanowski
Holidays Around the World

Dear Families,

We're so excited that our school will be participating in an in-school Penguin Patch® Holiday Shop to spread holiday cheer!

Penguin Patch® Holiday Shop is a fun way for students to shop for family members and experience the spirit of giving while learning to earn, budget, and save! Our shop will be open from December 8th to December 12th.

Your student will have over 100 delightful gifts to choose from, all ranging in price from $0.50 to $12. This is an amazing opportunity to empower your student to choose, purchase, and give gifts to their loved ones!

Happy Holidays,

Dubois PTO/FACE

5 days ago, Nathan Kochanowski
Penguin Patch Holiday Shop
Dubois' monthly popcorn sale is tomorrow! Popcorn is $1 per bag and there is a two bag limit per student.
6 days ago, Nathan Kochanowski
popcorn

Dear Dubois Family Member,

We value your feedback and are committed to creating a welcoming environment in our schools as part of our district’s focus on Family and Community Engagement. Please take this quick survey - Panorama Family Survey by Sunday, November 30, 2025! LINK HERE

This survey is anonymous, and your responses will be used to celebrate our successes and identify areas for improvement.

Panorama Survey Details: DEADLINE: Sunday, November 30, 2025

Instructions:

Complete one survey for each school your child(ren) attend(s).

The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete.

Access the survey - LINK HERE

Select the school(s) your child attends from the drop-down menu.

The survey is available in multiple languages; use the drop-down menu above the District logo to select your preferred language.

Your voice is essential, and we deeply appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective. Together, we can continue to build a welcoming and supportive environment for all families and students at District 186.

Thank you for your continued partnership!

11 days ago, Nathan Kochanowski
There will be no school tomorrow or Friday due to Thanksgiving.
14 days ago, Nathan Kochanowski

Dear Dubois Family Member,

We value your feedback and are committed to creating a welcoming environment in our schools as part of our district’s focus on Family and Community Engagement. Please take this quick survey - Panorama Family Survey by Sunday, November 30, 2025! LINK HERE

This survey is anonymous, and your responses will be used to celebrate our successes and identify areas for improvement.

Panorama Survey Details: DEADLINE: Sunday, November 30, 2025

Instructions:

Complete one survey for each school your child(ren) attend(s).

The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete.

Access the survey - LINK HERE

Select the school(s) your child attends from the drop-down menu.

The survey is available in multiple languages; use the drop-down menu above the District logo to select your preferred language.

Your voice is essential, and we deeply appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective. Together, we can continue to build a welcoming and supportive environment for all families and students at District 186.

Thank you for your continued partnership!

16 days ago, Nathan Kochanowski
Performing duo Tater Tots visited our K-3 students at Dubois. Everyone had so much fun as they sang, danced, and moved.
17 days ago, Nathan Kochanowski
Tater Tots come to Dubois
tater tots in action
dancing and moving
1st grade photo
Dubois skate night was a rousing success! We set a record for best attendance and most money raised at Skateland South!
19 days ago, Nathan Kochanowski
a giant turnout
skating action
large skateland crowd
This is a reminder about this Thursday's Dubois Skate Night at Skateland South on Thursday, November 20th from 5:30 - 7:30p.m. Admission is $6 and skate rental is $5. A portion of the proceeds go to Dubois Elementary School!

The arcade will be available and the snack bar will be open to purchase snacks, drinks, and even dinner!

Visit https://aptg.co/TtYxZY for more information.
23 days ago, Nathan Kochanowski
Skateland South
Dubois Skate Night at Skateland South is TONIGHT from 5:30 - 7:30p.m. Admission is $6 and skate rental is $5. A portion of the proceeds go to Dubois Elementary School!

The arcade will be available and the snack bar will be open to purchase snacks, drinks, and even dinner!

Visit https://aptg.co/TtYxZY for more information.
28 days ago, Nathan Kochanowski
Skateland South
There will be no school tomorrow due to Veterans Day.
about 1 month ago, Nathan Kochanowski

Please join us for Dubois Skate Night at Skateland South on Thursday, November 20th from 5:30 - 7:30p.m. Admission is $6 and skate rental is $5. A portion of the proceeds go to Dubois Elementary School!

The arcade will be available and the snack bar will be open to purchase snacks, drinks, and even dinner!

Visit https://aptg.co/TtYxZY for more information.

about 1 month ago, Nathan Kochanowski
Dubois' monthly popcorn sale is tomorrow! Popcorn is $1 per bag and there is a two bag limit per student.
about 1 month ago, Nathan Kochanowski
popcorn

Community partners and families, please see the attached flyer for information on donating to our Dubois care closet. Also, if you need something yourself, please contact the building and speak with Candice Bacon, F.A.C.E. liaison, for support and assistance.

Care Closet Flyer

about 1 month ago, Nathan Kochanowski
care closets donate

Halloween is Friday and we want the day to be fun, appropriate, and safe for all students. Please avoid scary masks and costumes that indicate violence of any kind. No props or accessories that depict a play weapon of any kind are allowed, such as anything looking like guns, knives, axes, lasers, etc. Costumes must comply with the district standards of appropriate dress as outlined in the student and family handbook. Costumes may not be demeaning to any ethnic group, race, religion, disability, nationality or gender. Also, please remember that we are a Peanut Free School. These guidelines will be strictly enforced, thank you in advance for your cooperation.

about 1 month ago, Nathan Kochanowski
A reminder to return your student's t-shirt form so that we can get all of our students sized up tomorrow!
We want every student in our school to show their Dragon pride with a school t-shirt featuring our awesome dragon logo! You should be receiving a flyer to indicate your child's t-shirt size, please return that flyer as soon as possible as we will be ordering shirts by the end of the month.
If your family is able, we’re asking for a $5 contribution to help cover the cost. If not—no worries at all! Every student will get a shirt no matter what.
If you’d like to help others, you’re also welcome to send a little extra to help cover a shirt for another student.
Let’s make sure our whole building is decked out in Dragon spirit!
about 1 month ago, Nathan Kochanowski

Hello, a reminder about two fantastic events coming up this week at Dubois.

Our annual Games with Grands event is tomorrow from 5:30-7:00p.m.

Join us for board games, card games, arts & crafts, and refreshments. A pizza combo with chips and drink will be available for $5.00.

Please follow this link to RSVP for the event.

You are also invited to Dubois Elementary School's annual Book or Treat this Saturday from 2:00-4:00p.m. at the school.

Please join us for games, arts and crafts, refreshments, and of course the trunk or treat! Families and community members are invited to attend.

Please RSVP for the event here.

about 2 months ago, Nathan Kochanowski
Games with Grands

Dragon t-shirts for students:

We want every student in our school to show their Dragon pride with a school t-shirt featuring our awesome dragon logo! You should be receiving a flyer to indicate your child's t-shirt size, please return that flyer as soon as possible as we will be ordering shirts by the end of the month.
If your family is able, we’re asking for a $5 contribution to help cover the cost. If not—no worries at all! Every student will get a shirt no matter what.
If you’d like to help others, you’re also welcome to send a little extra to help cover a shirt for another student.
Let’s make sure our whole building is decked out in Dragon spirit!

about 2 months ago, Nathan Kochanowski

Dubois has two fantastic events coming up next week:

Our annual Games with Grands event will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 5:30-7:00p.m.

Join us for board games, card games, arts & crafts, and refreshments. A pizza combo with chips and drink will be available for $5.00.

Please follow this link to RSVP for the event.

You are also invited to Dubois Elementary School's annual Book or Treat on Saturday, October 23, 2025 from 2:00-4:00p.m. at the school.

Please join us for games, arts and crafts, refreshments, and of course the trunk or treat! Families and community members are invited to attend.

Please RSVP for the event here.

about 2 months ago, Nathan Kochanowski
Check out some of our students of the month carving our fall pumpkins! You can check out their creations tonight and tomorrow night at Washington Park's Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular at the Carillon.
about 2 months ago, Nathan Kochanowski
pumpkin 2
pumpkin 3
pumpkin 4
pumpkin 5
pumpkin 6
pumpkin 7
pumpkin 8
pumpkin 9
pumpkin 1