We’re excited to announce that registration for Project SCOPE, our before and after school care program for students K-5th is now open for the 2025-2026 school year!
Project SCOPE provides a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for students outside of regular school hours. Whether you need care before school, after school, or both, SCOPE offers flexibility and support for busy families.
You can sign up for Project SCOPE while registering your student for the upcoming school year. Just look for the SCOPE section during the online registration process.
Get registered today - https://186.springfield.k12.il.us/IS3/Registration/Main.php
Please join us for our first-ever district-wide Back-to-School event. 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
Live student performances
Food and treats
A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!
Kindergarten & 1st Grade Families! Please join us on Tuesday, May 28th, in our Jane Addams Gym to be a part of a few celebrations!
🎓Kindergarten Graduation!
🎶 Kindergarten & 1st Grade Musical
🎶Jane Addams Choir
The program will start at 1:30pm. Please arrive a few minutes early. We ask that you be considerate of our neighbors around the school property when finding a place to park.
We are so excited to honor our Kindergartener's achievements and enjoy a beautiful musical program from our Jaguars🐾✨
📢NEXT WEEK: Summer Count Down Spirit Week!!!!
Monday: 🚫NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)🇱🇷
Tuesday: Fun in the Sun☀️🏝! Students can wear beach attire(sunglasses, hats, flip flops, etc.). Please bring a water bottle, there are outside activities!
Wednesday: Bright Futures! Wear your future career attire👮♀️👷♂️🧑⚕️👨🚒👩🏫
Thursday: Movie Day! Wear comfy clothes or pajamas.🍿🎬
Friday: LAST DAY! Each grade level will be represented by wearing a different color.
K-🔴, 1st-🟠, 2nd-🟡, 3rd-🟢, 4th-🔵, 5th-🟣.
Calling all families with children entering Kindergarten in the 2025–2026 school year!
Make sure your student is ready for school this fall by taking them to the Walk-In Clinic for Kindergarten Immunizations at Sangamon County department of Public health! If you can't make this opportunity please make sure to schedule a back to school physical for your student with your primary care physician.
🗓 Monday, May 5th
🕝 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Sangamon County Department of Public Health
2833 South Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL
No appointment needed—just walk in! Getting your child’s immunizations done early helps ensure a smooth start to the school year.
Check out this weekend opportunity!
IAR testing is upon us! If your student is a 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader, please check out this information!
Jane Addams is hosting their 1st annual STEM Night! If you love space themed science PLEASE join us on March 25th at the school from 6-7pm. There will be interactive stations with snacks at each and a raffle give away at the end for a parent and student! Mark your calendars, you won't want to miss this event!
Find us on Facebook! Jane Addams is now on Facebook. Please like and follow for updates and important information.
Help us kick off Black History Month by participating in our Spirit Week!
MIDDLE SCHOOL PREVIEW NIGHT
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH
600 PM - 7:00 PM
PROJECT SCOPE: As you know District 186 regular calendar students do not return to school until Tuesday, January 7 (Balanced Calendar students return January 14th). However, our SCOPE program for SCOPE students will still be in operation as scheduled for Monday, January 6, but run condensed hours and locations:
Tomorrow Monday, January 6, 2025 - Scope will be open from 7:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Locations:
Addams, Enos, Fairview, McClernand, Ridgely and Wilcox - report to Ridgely Elementary
Butler, Dubois, and Graham - report to Dubois Elementary
Black Hawk, Feitshans, Harvard Park, Hazel Dell, Iles, Laketown, Lee, Matheny and Southern View- report to Iles School
Lindsay, Marsh and Sandburg- report to Lindsay Elementary
FRIDAY EARLY DISMISSAL!
This Friday, December 20th, school will dismiss at 2:30. Please plan transportation and chid care accordingly. Please update the office with any changes to your students normal mode of transportation.
🎉🎶 Attendance Dance Party Announcement! 🎶🎉
Hey Addams Elementary!
We’ve got something exciting to celebrate—Great Attendance! We know how hard everyone works to be present and ready to learn, so we’re throwing a Dance Party to celebrate all of you who have been showing up and making each day awesome!
Breakfast With Santa! Masonic Temple, 1310 E Adams St. Springfield, IL. December 14th from 10 am - 12 pm
Kwanzaa Celebration!
❄️ Winter Spirit Week Announcement! ❄️
Hey Addams Elementary! Winter is here, and it’s time to spread some cheer with our Winter Spirit Week! Get ready for a week of fun, cozy vibes, and lots of school spirit! Check out the exciting themes for each day!
Lincoln Magnet School is hosting their informational open house for all 5th grade families this Thursday, November 7th from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
As a reminder, Thursday, October 17th, will be a 60-minute early dismissal for all students to accommodate Parent-Teacher Conferences. Additionally, there will be no school on Friday, October 18th, as conferences will continue throughout the day.
We value the opportunity to connect with you during these conferences to discuss your child’s academic progress and growth. Your involvement and partnership are essential to their success, and we appreciate your commitment to their educational journey.
Please be sure to plan accordingly for the schedule changes for the remainder of the week.
Thank you for your support and collaboration!
LEWIS PARK AND TRAILS
FULL MOON TRAIL RUN
