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

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.
Please see the attached flyer for Trick or Treat at the Governor's Mansion.

District 186 is excited to offer begin an after school Beginning Band Program for 5th grade students. Interested families will need to attend an information meeting for an opportunity to sign up and sign student/ parent contract.
Meeting Location: Springfield High School Band room
When : Thursday, Oct. 5 6-6:30pm
Email Amy Minch with any questions - amuir@sps186.org
We want to remind you that we are fast approaching the deadline for students to have their physical and immunization information turned in per state guidelines.
Please make sure that you have contacted your school’s nurse with your child’s upcoming physical/immunization appointment or that you have turned in your physical and immunization paperwork this week.
Students failing to provide required health information will be excluded from school starting October 1st.
Our dismissal procedures for walkers has changed! Please visit https://www.sps186.org/o/dubois/article/1216847 for more information or visit our home page and find the article under News.
Tomorrow is the first day of school! Students may begin entering the building each morning at 8:10 a.m. Please do not send students to school earlier than 8:10 a.m. as there are no supervisors on duty before that time.
We are so excited to see your students!!!
Our meet the teacher event is tomorrow from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Please join us at Dubois to meet your new teacher, see your classroom, and drop off your school supplies.
The Boys & Girls Club after school program at Dubois begins the first day of school.
Visit https://5il.co/21vw7 to download this year's welcome letter for more information.

Our Back to School Bash is tomorrow at St . John's Lutheran Church from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Please join us for FREE school supplies and FREE ice cream.
St. John's Lutheran's Church - 2477 W. Washington St, Springfield
Don't Forget!!!
Tomorrow is our Keep Kids in School Physical & Immunization Walk- In Clinic at Sang. Co. Dept. of Public Health - 2833 South Grand Ave. East, Spfld, IL - 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Please continue to register your student online at https://www.sps186.org/page/registration.
In-person registration assistance is available on Monday, August 7th from 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
This year's school supply list is posted to our website. Go to sps186.org, find Dubois under Schools, and then choose Menu to find the list.
You can also copy and paste this URL to go directly to the supply list: bit.ly/3Qe7mAO

Stay connected!! Follow us on social media. District 186 is on Instagram, Linked In, Twitter & Facebook!
We also have the District 186 App! Download it now to get the latest updates and information about your student's school!
It's available in the App Store for Apple and in Google Play!

Due to the power outage, the Administrative Office is closed. If you need immediate assistance, please contact the Business Office at 217-525-3040. We expect to resume normal operations Monday, July 3.
All summer school programs and SCOPE are canceled Friday, June 30, to allow maintenance staff to assess and clean up buildings and grounds.
We expect all programs to resume next week as normally scheduled.
All students and staff in summer programs are safe. Buses will run at the normal time, but routes may take longer due to traffic or blocked streets. Families are welcome to pick up students early. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority.
Dubois Elementary celebrated the 5th graders moving up with a packed house!Guest Speaker, Stacy Skrysak from WICS ABC Newschannel 20 shared encouraging words about chasing your dreams and college and career readiness!
We are proud of you!!!
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Families, please join us for Kindergarten Preview Night this Tuesday, April 25th from 6-7 p.m.!
Kindergarten preview night is open to all children who turn 5 on or before September 1, 2023. Join us at your child's school at 6 pm to tour the school and learn more about your child's educational future with District 186.
We can't wait to see you!!
To find your child's school visit here: https://schoollocator.mapomatix.com/district/1737080/

