Springfield Public Schools - District 186

Your student’s high school journey is about to begin—and we’re excited to kick it off with Freshman Forward , a special event designed just for incoming 9th graders. Freshman F...

We’re excited to welcome your child to middle school this fall! To help ease the transition and build confidence for the year ahead, we’re inviting incoming 6th grade students t...

🩺 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 Depa...

CLICK FOR PHOTOS The energy was high today across District 186 as we welcomed our newest middle and high school students! Incoming 6th and 9th graders got a special sneak peek ...

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS We hosted our first-ever Back to School Event , and it was everything our families and community needed—and more. With the support and collaboration of ou...

First Annual District 186 Back to School Event—a celebration of connection, support, and community as we kick off the 2025–2026 school year together! Thursday, July 31st 3...

Today was the first day of school for our amazing students and staff at Graham Elementary and Southern View Elementary, and let us tell you, it was ALL the good vibes! Principal ...

The Board of Education, Springfield School District No. 186, will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., in the 2nd-floor PD Room of the District’s Admin...

All District 186 students must register every year. This is a quick process where you update or validate the information from the previous year within minutes. This allows the s...

Today, our Owen Marsh families and staff hopped over to make their mark—literally! 🖊️✨ Everyone was invited to sign the final beam that will be installed during tomorrow’s Topping...

The Board of Education, Springfield School District No. 186, will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., in the 2nd floor PD Room of the District’s Admini...

Save the Date: Vachel Lindsay Elementary Turns 25! ⚡ It’s been 25 years since the doors of Vachel Lindsay Elementary first opened—and we’re ready to celebrate a quarter-century...

From June 2nd to 6th, 24 of our incredible JROTC cadets from Lanphier High School , Springfield High School, and Springfield Southeast High School participated in the JROTC Cadet ...

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2025!!! Today, we celebrate an incredible milestone for the Class of 2025, their families, and our entire community. Graduation isn’t just a ceremony—...

THE SENATORS ARE STATE-BOUND! A huge congratulations to the Springfield High School Girls Soccer team and the legendary Coach Phillips for clinching the 2A Supersectional Title i...

See the full list of summer programs offered at District 186 Schools & in our community this summer: CLICK HERE FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS

This notice serves as a reminder that the Board of Education, Springfield School District No. 186, will observe summer meeting hours by convening the open sessions of the Board me...

Please join us in congratulating our amazing graduates: Timothy, Shantia & Christian!CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS We are incredibly proud of everything these three shining stars have a...

16 District 186 schools will provide meals through the Summer Food Service Program this year. Free Breakfast and Lunch will be served to children 18 years of age and younger at al...

It is here! Your graduate(s) will be walking across the stage on Saturday, June 7th! We are so excited to celebrate all of our students and their accomplishments! Please read thro...