
October 4, 2024
Our annual parent teacher conferences will be held on October 17th from 5:00p-8:00p and Friday all day during regular school hours. Students do not have school on Friday, October ...

October 4, 2024
Trunk or Treat will be held at Dubois Elementary on October 19th from 2:00p-4:00p. This will include games, arts and crafts, free cookies and juice, and a $5 hotdog combo availabl...
September 4, 2024
Want to make a big impact in just one hour a month? Join our expanding Real Men Read program! Volunteer to read to 1st or 3rd graders and inspire young minds. It’s easy—books and ...

September 3, 2024
We are thrilled to once again offer an after-school Beginning Band Program for students currently enrolled in 5th grade! The band program will run Tuesdays & Thursday nights fro...

August 23, 2024
👋🏾👋🏿👋🏻 Important Reminder for Parents and Guardians Download the District 186 App!👋🏾👋🏿👋🏻 On your device download the District 186 App on Google Play or the Apple App Store! This...

August 20, 2024
Level Up, 186—We’re Just Getting Started! Click Here for Photos The first day of the 2024-2025 school year is here, and our incredible staff is ready and excited to welcome ou...

August 13, 2024
District 186 Families, To better prepare and focus our students, and to ensure the safety and emotional well-being of both students and staff, District 186 has proudly made the...

July 29, 2024
As we recently welcomed back Graham Elementary and Southern View Elementary, our two balanced calendar schools, and look forward to upcoming registration and beginning of the scho...

July 19, 2024
Please join us at Dubois on Friday, August 16th from 5:00-6:00p.m. for our meet the teacher event. Come to Dubois to meet your new teacher, see your classroom, and drop off your s...
July 16, 2024
Make sure to download the District 186 App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. This will help you stay updated on your child’s school and the latest news and events fro...

July 11, 2024
St. John's Lutheran Church is sponsoring this year's FREE Back to School Bash! This FREE event is Wednesday, August 7th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at St. John's at 2477 W Washington Stre...

June 25, 2024
Hello families, here is the link to our school supply list for this year. Click here for the school supply list


June 5, 2024
Attention Parents and Guardians! Make sure to call your primary care doctor and schedule your back-to-school physicals and immunizations ASAP. Here's why it's important: H...

May 29, 2024
***All Schools are closed on 6/19 and 7/4*** Schools with a * are closed on July 5th Meals are free to anyone under 18 years of age. Meals will be required to be eaten in th...

May 22, 2024
Ring-a-ling! You could hear the bells ringing loud and clear as the 2024 retirees gathered at the Inn at 835 for a heartfelt retirement ceremony. Superintendent Jennifer Gill and ...

May 14, 2024
Last night was a night of honor, appreciation, and heartfelt applause as the Council for Exceptional Children Springfield IL Chapter 102 recognized 11 outstanding students and 8 d...

May 3, 2024
What a magical evening at the Horace Mann Educator and Administrator of the Year reception! Held on the stunning patio by the serene pond, it was the perfect backdrop to honor our...

May 3, 2024
Happy National Lunchroom Hero Day! Today, we raise our forks and give a big shoutout to our amazing lunchroom heroes who keep our bellies happy and our energy up! Whether it'...

April 22, 2024
Dubois' annual spring musical is this weekend! Performances of Aladdin Jr. are this Friday, April 26 at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m. Admission is only $1 and co...