
July 24, 2025
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...

July 16, 2025
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...

July 14, 2025
Hello Dubois Families - You are invited to the St. John's Lutheran Church annual Back to School Bash on Wednesday, August 6th from 5:00-6:00p.m. The church is located at 2477 W....

June 2, 2025
See the full list of summer programs offered at District 186 Schools & in our community this summer: CLICK HERE FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS

May 31, 2025
Here is our school supply list for 2025-2026. Click here to access the .pdf: https://5il.co/1fbu4

May 22, 2025
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...

May 13, 2025
Bells were ringing loud and clear as this year’s Class of 2025 District 186 retirees celebrated at a retirement party tonight at the Inn at 835. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS Superinte...

May 9, 2025
CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS . Last night, we had the honor of celebrating our 2025 Horace Mann Educator of the Year and Administrator of the Year finalists and winners at a beautiful...

April 22, 2025
Hello families - Our annual Breakfast with Books event is coming up! Please join us on Tuesday, April 29th from 9:00-10:00a.m. and start your morning with joy and a love of read...

April 16, 2025
Summer Scope Information Dates : Monday, June 9, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025 Closed June 19th and July 4th Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Locations: Lindsay Eleme...

March 31, 2025
Hello Dubois Families - We are delighted to share that New York-based professional artist Michael Albert will be hosting a family art workshop on Wednesday, April 9th from 6:00-8...

March 27, 2025
It’s That Time of Year Again! (click to see photos) The best day of the year is here—we’re thrilled to announce the finalists for the Horace Mann Educator of the Year, Administra...

March 4, 2025
Mark your calendar ! Kindergarten preview night is coming! Kindergarten preview night is open to all families of children who turn 5 on or before September 1, 2025. Find your ...

February 26, 2025
Dubois Elementary School's Annual Family Art Night will be Wednesday, March 5th from 6:00-8:00p.m. This FREE family event will feature make & take stations, do-it-yourself photo b...

February 12, 2025
Mark your calendars and join us at Dubois as we celebrate Black History! This year's event is titled "Breaking Barriers in Math and Science" and will take place on Tuesday, Februa...

February 12, 2025
Due to the snowy conditions District 186 will have an e-learning day Wednesday February 12, 2025. We will keep you informed as we continue to monitor the winter conditions, and m...

January 21, 2025
Calling all 5th-grade families! As we move into the second half of the school year, we’re thrilled to invite you and your student to 6th Grade Preview Night at their future midd...

January 20, 2025
Due to the extreme temperatures District 186 will have an e-learning day Tuesday, January 21, 2025. We currently plan to resume in-person learning on Wednesday, January 22, 2025...

January 10, 2025
District 186 will be open for school on Friday, January 10, 2025. We look forward to seeing our students today for in person learning! As always during the winter season we enco...

December 16, 2024
🎉 We Want Your Feedback! 🎉 At District 186, we’re dedicated to creating welcoming schools and fostering strong family and community engagement. To help us grow, we’re inviting ...