Braided Behavior Support System and new teacher training was hosted this week by Westside Christian Church. Over 150 District 186 staff attended and participated in training over the last few days.
Welcome Back Cheetahs!
Springfield Ball Charter School kicked off the 22/23 school year today! The school's mascot , faculty & staff were greeting and welcoming students back this morning!
Have a great year SBCS!
Physicals and immunizations for District 186 students tomorrow, Saturday, August 13th at the Sangamon County Department of Public Health from 8:30 to noon.
In-person registration starts today!
All schools will be open to provide assistance with registration. Please contact or visit your student's school to complete registration on the dates below.
Elementary School :
August 8, 2022, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Middle School / High School :
August 8, 2022, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
August 9, 2022, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Gardens grow the spirit! The garden at Butler Elementary is flourishing! The garden is maintained by wonderful garden volunteers and various local organizations help to contribute to keeping the Butler community garden growing! Earlier today they were handing out kale, greens, tomatoes, zucchini and herbs.
Our community rocks! Walmart #3210 on North Dirksen Parkway made a generous donation! Black Hawk, Feitshans, Enos & Harvard Park all received checks for $500 dollars for back-to-school needs! Also, each of the 4 schools were asked to bring 8 students to fill their carts with back-to-school supplies!
Free Physical & Immunization Clinics at the Sangamon County Department of Public Health, 2833 S Grand Ave E, Springfield, IL 62703
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2022 - 8:30 AM - 1:00 P.M.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2022 - 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
All students entering a pre-k program, kindergarten, 6th grade, 9th grade and those new to Springfield Public Schools must provide proof of a physical exam completed by a physician, nurse practitioner or physician's assistant by the first day of school. An updated immunization record is also required.
Freshman Forward is an event hosted by Lanphier, Springfield & Southeast high schools. It is an opportunity for incoming freshman to meet other freshman, upperclassmen, teachers and administration. They also get to tour the campus and learn more about the facility! See the schedules for each high school below :
Lanphier High School
Thursday, August 11th
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Enter Lober-Nika Gymnasium (Main Basketball Gym) - 11th Street side
Pick-up at Lober- Nika Gymnasium ( Main Basketball Gym) - 11th Street side
Springfield High School
Thursday, August 11th
8:24 am - 12:00 pm
Enter SHS Commons- off of Washington Street
Pick-up at SHS Commons - off of Washington Street
Springfield Southeast High School
Thursday, August 11th
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Enter underneath the Spartan on Ash Avenue
Pick-up underneath the Spartan Statue on Ash Avenue
Franklin Middle School Fall Sports Tryouts : 6-8th grade Boys Baseball Tryouts: Monday, August 1st & Tuesday August 2nd 8:45 AM -11 AM at Schlitt Park - 2415 Sharon Dr, Springfield, IL 62704
Golf- Contact Mrs. Sevener if interested - sarahsev@sps186.org
All Pre-K, K, 6 & 9 grade students & students new to Illinois schools, must provide a current physical exam & immunization record. All 12th grade students must provide proof of having received a dose of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine on or after their 16th birthday.
Middle School Baseball Tryouts :
6-8th grade boys at Iles, Jefferson & Washington
Tryouts will be Monday, August 1st at Fairview Park (1901 N. 19th Street)
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join Team 186! Come to our Job Fair at the NAACP Office & Educational Center - Thursday, July 28th from 1 - 4 pm !
We have several open positions in : classroom teacher, clerical, crossing guard, custodial, food services, paraprofessional, security personnel, substitute teacher!
Girls Middle School Softball tryouts have been cancelled for today.
Tryouts will be tomorrow, Wednesday (July 27th) and Thursday ( July 28th) - 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Lawless Park.
First practice will be on Friday, followed by a parents' meeting.
A beautiful bench was dedicated and two trees were planted in Lincoln Park in honor of Chuck Flamini. Lanphier High School teacher, Scott Metzke, collected donations from current and former LHS staff to purchase the bench and trees. Yesterday ,friends and family gathered for the dedication at Lincoln Park. Chuck left his mark on our community as a friend, teacher, union activist, school administrator and school board member. You can visit the Flamini bench in Lincoln park right beside the playground area. "I picked this spot because it faces towards Lanphier High School" said Scott Metzke.
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Franklin Middle School Girls Basketball Skills Camp :
Open to 4th- 8th grade girls
August 1st - August 4th 9 am - 11 am
Franklin Middle School Gym
Registration Deadline : Friday, July 29th
Contact Mario Borders : mborders@sps186.org
The cost is $60 and includes a t-shirt.
“I like the opportunity to get ahead and get my credits,” said Erion. Students like Erion are focusing in the classroom this summer to achieve their academic goals. District 186 currently has around 630 students enrolled in the summer school program this year.
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Middle School Girls Softball Tryouts
All girls in grades 6-8 from District 186 middle schools can participate in the tryouts scheduled for July 25-27 from 5:30 to 7:00pm at Lawless Park. Contact Mr. Gage at Lincoln Magnet School for more information. 217-525-3236.
Emma is putting her best foot forward and summer school is helping her achieve her goal!
“I just got into high school in 2020 and I wasn't matured yet. And with covid, my classes were all online that year. I neglected school and when we came back the next year in-person, I was behind. Now, with summer school, I am catching back up slowly but surely,” she said.
We offer summer school programs to help our students stay on the path to achieve success.
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