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.
Hello, a reminder that tomorrow Dubois will dismiss one hour early due to parent teacher conferences.
There will be no school tomorrow. And a reminder that parent teacher conferences are Thursday from 5:00-8:00p.m. and Friday during school hours (no school on Friday for students).
Please note: This Wednesday and Thursday we will dismiss both days one hour early.
Events this month: Games with Grands Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 5:30-7:00p.m.
Book or Treat Saturday, October 23, 2025 from 2:00-4:00p.m.
Please see the attached flyer for information on a Harvest Food Drive sponsored by Senator Turner and Mayor Buscher.
We are so excited to have the ISYO Starter Strings program back at Dubois this year! The class will be on Wednesdays, 2-3pm, starting September 24h, and will be offering violin with instructor Mercedes Cheung. There will be a Parent Informational Meeting here at Dubois Wednesday evening 9/10, from 5:30-6:00pm. We hope you are able to join for that, but if not, you can also see a detailed overview of the program on the ISYO website here:
https://www.ilsymphony.org/youth-orchestras/ensembles-opportunities/starter-strings
We want to make sure everyone is aware that Financial Assistance for both Tuition and Instrument Rental is available!
Not available on Wednesday afternoons? Check out the ISYO Community Starter Strings class on Tuesdays, 5:30-6:15pm, or the UIS String Academy on Saturday mornings.
Registration is already open, and you can register your child on the ISYO Registration here below:
https://www.ilsymphony.org/youth-orchestras/member-information/registration-tuition
Questions? Reach out to Jacobsen Woollen at jwoollen@ilsymphony.org
Please join us Wednesday, September 10th at 5:30 to hear all about it and to get your student signed up for the starter strings program at Dubois!
There will be no school tomorrow due to Labor Day.
Visit our website for more information.
Please visit our school website and click on Menu for a list of suggestions of safe items to send into the building. Additionally, all bulk snacks and treats (i.e. for classroom celebrations or snack stocks) will have to be brought to the main office to be double-checked for ingredient safety. We all appreciate your efforts in helping us maintain a safe and healthy environment where all of our Dragons can learn and thrive!
Visit our website for more information.
🩺 Keep Kids in School Clinics – No Appointment Needed 🩺
Is your student ready for the school year? District 186 in partnership with SIU School of Medicine & Sangamon County Department of Public Health are offering walk-in clinics to help families stay on track with required physicals and immunization no appointment necessary.
**These clinics are for District 186 students entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th grade, 9th grade, or those new to the state of Illinois who must provide a current physical and immunization record.**
A parent or legal guardian must accompany the student. Please note: sports physicals will not be provided.
Walk-In Physical Only Clinic
Date: Wednesday, August 6
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Matheny-Withrow Elementary School
Offered by: SIU Family Medicine Providers
Services: Physicals only (PreK, K, 6th, 9th, and new to Illinois students)
Walk-In Immunization only Clinics
Dates: Wednesday, August 6 and Friday, August 8
Keep Kids in School Clinics – No Appointment Needed
We need a crossing guard! If you or someone you know is interested in the position, please visit:
https://springfield186.schoolspring.com/
This job is a short time commitment that makes a huge impact for our school! Please consider applying to keep our school community safe and welcoming for our students.
Also a reminder about St. John's Lutheran Church annual Back to School Bash on Wednesday, August 6th from 5:00-6:00p.m. The church is located at 2477 W. Washington Street.
Come let your kids "shop" for this year's school supplies for FREE, then enjoy a FREE ice cream sundae as a way to celebrate the upcoming new school year!
This event is designed to bring families, educators, and community partners together to celebrate the start of a new school year—and we'd love to have you join us!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Springfield Public Schools Administrative Office – 3063 Fiat Ave., Springfield, IL
This family-friendly event will feature:
School supply and backpack giveaways
Music
Food and treats
A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!
Come let your kids "shop" for this year's school supplies for FREE, then enjoy a FREE ice cream sundae as a way to celebrate the upcoming new school year!
