![E learning Day | January 22, 2024](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_43d59ff2-753a-4a85-9492-6ef03e30857c.jpg)
January 22, 2024
In light of the ongoing winter weather conditions, District 186 will have an e-learning day Monday, January 22, 2024 . Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and s...
![E- Learning Day | Tuesday, January 16th](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_d4f3499b-f49c-42ca-b07c-b245bce34691.jpg)
January 15, 2024
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 Schoo...
![5th grade beginner band meeting october 5th](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_dac92f46-7d55-429a-94a8-67f549ebf775.jpg)
October 1, 2023
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 opportu...
![horace mann volunteers](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_6b31f66e-bd1f-42e1-acb1-98f0b2567ad2.jpg)
September 26, 2023
📚 Exciting News from Dubois Elementary! 📚
Thirty amazing volunteers from Horace Mann came to Dubois today to lend a helping hand to their library! 🤗 📖 Horace Mann has d...
![Share the Spirit](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_7935c955-f427-4c1e-8e4d-543434075ba6.png)
September 22, 2023
The Share the Spirit Foundation donated new running shoes for all of our Girls on the Run participants! What an amazing, positive contribution from our community to these world ch...
![scheels sports park groundbreaking event](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_f938fcd0-e946-4730-954e-46e98817dc3a.jpg)
September 20, 2023
Game On!! Today (September 20th) was a much anticipated day as local leaders met at Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe for the official groundbreaking of this state of the ar...
![PTO FACE Meeting](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_42808f7c-2a46-4904-987c-afa4d6117d86.png)
September 20, 2023
Our first PTO/FACE meeting will be Monday, September 25th from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Please join us as we plan an exciting year and build a strong PTO. At the same time, our book fair wi...
![IECU](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_c08f79d8-5434-42e3-ba2a-db342b3991ae.jpeg)
September 9, 2023
Representatives from the Illinois Educators Credit Union surprised Ms. Marcy, our long-time art teacher, with a check for $500! These funds will go directly to students, providing...
![Dubois Old Entrance](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_400ee023-d58a-40b9-9409-025da0d0a598.jpg)
August 26, 2023
I would like to make you all aware of a change to our dismissal procedures effective Monday, August 28th. We are implementing this change in order to further maximize the SAFETY a...
![ParentView app](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_4e3cfdeb-0f66-431d-a289-88f42abe26df.jpg)
August 20, 2023
Parents and family members are able to track the status of a student's bus ride using the ParentView app.
Visit https://www.sps186.org/page/transportation for more informatio...
![Boys & Girls Clubs logo](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_b2dee4e8-e077-42f3-9711-f8efff8a14e5.png)
August 13, 2023
The Boys & Girls Club after school program at Dubois is currently taking applications for this school year. Follow this link to download the welcome letter for more information....
![Dubois logo](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_c96a4e18-12b5-48dd-9014-84378d6e9690.jpeg)
August 4, 2023
This year's meet the teacher event is Sunday, August 20th from 2:00-3:00. Please join us at Dubois to meet your new teacher, see your classroom, and drop off your school supplies....
![school supply list](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_400a62cb-bad0-4e16-af29-2778c684c000.png)
July 27, 2023
Here is our latest school supply list for the 2023-2024 school year.
School Supply List 2023-2024
![Back to School Bash](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_b63ae032-b136-4f1a-9194-61aefc1a03c8.jpg)
July 20, 2023
St. John's Lutheran Church is sponsoring this year's FREE Back to School Bash! This FREE event is Wednesday, August 9th from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at St. John's at 2477 W Washington Stre...
![2023- 2024 School Health Requirements & walk In clinic options](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_29c65881-b93a-48ae-87d2-d69b56d7fae3.jpg)
July 10, 2023
2023 - 2024 School Health Requirements :
All Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th grade, 9th grade students and students new to Illinois schools must provide a current physical exam a...
![picture of Summer Student Food Program](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_56125b4e-0124-439b-99b9-ba5e56c07ab4.jpeg)
May 27, 2023
Please see the attached for summer food program sites and times.
![2023 Retirement Dinner](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_34ad93cf-af70-4e8f-9cc5-f0faea21ad94.jpg)
May 24, 2023
The bells were ringing!
Congratulations to our 2023 retirees! Thank you for your years of service with District 186. Our whole community is a better place because of the wor...
May 11, 2023
Dubois second grade students, Abby Ramsay and Aleeah Taylor, represented Dubois Elementary, District 186 and the Kidzeum Residency Program today at Innovation Day held at the Illi...
![students for innovation advocacy day](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_fba6230b-2a82-4c28-921d-8bf449e67da9.jpg)
May 10, 2023
Students from across the state are selected through an application process to present projects that highlight how technology is being used to improve their learning experience at ...
![2023 Summer Programs](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/springfield_public_schools_ar/article/image/large_12075e25-33f2-4f29-92d5-7fa342ce3501.jpg)
April 24, 2023
District 186 is excited to showcase all of the 2023 Summer Programming available to our students at District 186 and in our community this Summer.
Click here to learn more and...