Looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference in the lives of students? Join us at the District 186 Career Fair on July 7 and learn more about the many opportunities available across our district.
📅 Tuesday, July 7, 2026
📍 District 186 Administrative Office, 3063 Fiat Avenue
Session 1: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Session 2: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
You don't have to wait until the career fair to apply. Visit https://www.sps186.org/o/sps/page/human-resources to view current openings and begin your application today!
4 days ago, SPS District 186
Green and blue background with white text. Event: District 186 Career Fair, July 7, 2026, 9 am-11 am, 3 pm-5 pm. Address: District Office, 3063 Fiat Ave. Job openings listed.
Wacky Wednesdays are back at St. John's Lutheran Church starting July 1st. This is a FREE summer event each Wednesday. The first one will take place on Wednesday, July 1st from 6:00-8:00p.m. and will be carnival themed. St. John's volunteers will be serving dinner (hot dogs/chips), there will be cotton candy, face painting, balloon twisting, carnival games and lots of prizes!
7 days ago, Nathan Kochanowski
A poster lists community events at St. John's Lutheran Church. Dates, times, and descriptions of each event are provided.
Bold text "Wacky Wednesdays at St. John's" in white on a yellow background. Comic book-style explosion with black dots.
The countdown to a new school year is on, and District 186 is excited to welcome students, families, staff, and community members to the 2nd Annual Community Back-to-School Event on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

The Community Back-to-School Event serves as a one-stop destination for families preparing for the upcoming school year while strengthening connections between schools, families, and the community.

Event Details
Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026

Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Location: Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe

Address: 3751 Imagineer Drive, Springfield, IL

We look forward to welcoming students, families, educators, and community members for an evening of fun, resources, and excitement as we kick off the 2026-2027 school year together.

10 days ago, SPS District 186
A flyer for the Community Back to School Event at Scheels Sports Park on July 30, 2026. Activities include giveaways, food, and resources.

Scheels Sports Park is holding a free family event from 11:00a.m.-3:00p.m. this Saturday.

28 days ago, Nathan Kochanowski
A poster advertises Scheels Sports Park with a landscape view, emphasizing a family-friendly event.
Tomorrow is the last day of school!
29 days ago, Nathan Kochanowski
There is no school tomorrow due to Memorial Day. Also a reminder that the last day of school is Thursday, May 28th, 2026.
about 1 month ago, Nathan Kochanowski
TONIGHT we have our end-of-year school picnic at Washington Park from 5:30-7:00p.m. Every student in attendance gets a free Kona Icee. See you tonight!
about 1 month ago, Nathan Kochanowski
A brown cardboard background displays "Thursday May 21st" in an oval. The words "END OF THE YEAR PICNIC" are bolded. A logo features a blue horse.

Hello 5th Grade Families -

As you know, our 5th grade promotion ceremony will be Tuesday, May 26th at 10:00 in the auditorium. We are excited for a wonderful time, please review the following guidelines:

- Please limit your attendance to 2 guests per graduate if at all possible.

- If you must bring more than 2 guests to the ceremony, please call Ms. Hopson at the school to let us know in advance. We need to ensure that we have enough seats for our graduates. Failure to alert us ahead of time may result in standing room only seating, which we are trying to avoid.

- Balloon bouquets are not allowed at District 186 graduation ceremonies.

- Siblings that attend Dubois will remain in their classrooms during the ceremony.

See you on Tuesday!

about 1 month ago, Nathan Kochanowski
We have a small number of yearbooks available for purchase if you missed our round of ordering. There are a very LIMITED number so please come to the building as soon as possible if you would like to buy one. Yearbooks are $17 and these purchases are cash only. Once we run out there will be no more books available, please don't miss out!
about 1 month ago, Nathan Kochanowski

Hello Dubois Families -

Our End of Year School Picnic is this Thursday, May 21st from 5:30-7:00p.m. at Washington Park. Each student will receive one free Kona Icee for attending. You can also preorder an optional Hot Dog Combo for $5 per person.

Please RSVP at this link: RSVP here

about 1 month ago, Nathan Kochanowski
Brown background with text "End of the Year Picnic" and a blue logo. Text "Thursday May 21st" in white circle.

Attention 3rd-5th Grade Families:

Due to unforeseen circumstances, tomorrow's 3rd-5th grade dance will only last one hour from 5:30-6:30p.m.

Also, a reminder that all students must be accompanied by an adult the entire time - this is not a drop-off event.

See you tomorrow!

about 1 month ago, Nathan Kochanowski
Kidzeum is now accepting childcare assistance for summer camps. Scan the QR code for more information.
about 2 months ago, Nathan Kochanowski
A white background displays blue text that reads "Now Accepting Childcare Assistance for Summer Camps!" with a green logo and a QR code.
Dubois' monthly popcorn sale is tomorrow! Popcorn is $1 per bag and there is a two bag limit per student.
about 2 months ago, Nathan Kochanowski
popcorn

Dubois' annual musical, Annie Jr. will be presented this weekend in the Dubois auditorium on Friday, April 24th @ 6:00p.m. and Saturday, April 25th @ 3:30p.m. Admission is $2 and popcorn and other concessions will be available for sale.

2 months ago, Nathan Kochanowski
Logo for Annie Jr. with a blonde character in red dress in front of a city skyline.
Dubois' monthly popcorn sale is tomorrow! Popcorn is $1 per bag and there is a two bag limit per student.
3 months ago, Nathan Kochanowski
popcorn

A reminder that Chuck E. Cheese Night for Dubois is TOMORROW, April 7th from 3:00-9:00p.m. Chuck E. Cheese is located at 2369 S. MacArthur Blvd. Dubois PTO will receive a whopping 20% of sales tomorrow night.

* Please note - parents and families must attend along with their students. Kids cannot be dropped off and picked up.

Also, students return to school in the morning! See you all tomorrow.

3 months ago, Nathan Kochanowski
Chuck E. Cheese
Students return to school tomorrow morning!
3 months ago, Nathan Kochanowski
There is no school tomorrow or Monday, students return on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026.
3 months ago, Nathan Kochanowski

Dubois Elementary's very own Ms. Antonacci has won the District 186 Rising Star Award! We are SO proud of you!
After receiving many nominations from the community, coworkers, and students, a committee made up of community partners selected this year’s honorees. Superintendent Jennifer Gill, along with Katie Hageman-Hageman Family Insurance and her team, and Horace Mann had the special opportunity to surprise each winner with a banner for their classroom door and a basket of goodies, making the moment even more memorable.

3 months ago, Nathan Kochanowski
Three women stand in a classroom, one holding a certificate. Behind them, a wall displays an alphabet chart and classroom supplies. A colorful rug is on the floor.
A classroom filled with children holding pennants, a woman stands in the center with a flag, some children crouch on a colorful floor.
A man and a woman stand together; the woman holds a colorful bouquet and a certificate. They stand against a classroom background.

GMS Cheer and Poms Informational Meeting

3 months ago, Nathan Kochanowski
GMS Cheer and Poms Information Meeting