
April 22, 2024
Dubois' long-running annual family art night is right around the corner. This FREE event takes place on Thursday, May 9th, 2024 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Please be sure to enter throu...

April 12, 2024
Tonight was truly a masterpiece at Art Within Reach - District 186's Visual Art Showcase! (Click to view photos) Our talented art instructors handpicked stunning artwork from ev...

March 20, 2024
Today is one of the BEST days of the year as we honor and celebrate the incredible dedication and talent of our educators and administrators! (see photos here) We're thrilled...

March 19, 2024
Springfield Schools District 186’s Equity, Family and Community Engagement, and Social Emotional Learning teams have collaborated to bring an event to our families on Tuesday, Apr...

March 5, 2024
🌟 Welcome, Families and Future Kindergartners! 🌟
We are absolutely thrilled to extend a heartfelt invitation to our Preview Night on Thursday, April 25th, 2024! 🎈 This special ...

February 21, 2024
Springfield Schools District 186’s Equity, Family and Community Engagement, and Social Emotional Learning teams have collaborated to bring an event to our families on Tuesday, Feb...

February 21, 2024
Tuesday was an extraordinary day at Dubois Elementary as they hosted Springfield Fire Department as part of our Black History Month celebrations! All month long, Dubois is hono...

February 5, 2024
Your voice matters! 🗣️
Participate in the annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey and let your insights shape your child's education journey. 📚 This survey paints a detai...

January 30, 2024
As we embark on the latter part of the academic year, it is with great anticipation and excitement that we extend an invitation to you and your student for the upcoming 6th grade ...

January 29, 2024
Do you know an educator or administrator who inspires you? (CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE)
We will be accepting nominations for the Horace Mann Educator of the Year, Administr...

January 23, 2024
District 186 Families,
In light of the remaining ice and black ice on roadways, sidewalks and parking lots, District 186 will have an e-learning day Tuesday, January 23, 202...

January 22, 2024
In light of the ongoing winter weather conditions, District 186 will have an e-learning day Monday, January 22, 2024 . Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and s...

January 15, 2024
In anticipation of exceptionally cold temperatures expected tomorrow morning and a water main break that is still under repair at Jefferson Middle School, Springfield Public Schoo...

October 1, 2023
District 186 is excited to offer begin an after school Beginning Band Program for 5th grade students. Interested families will need to attend an information meeting for an opportu...

September 26, 2023
📚 Exciting News from Dubois Elementary! 📚
Thirty amazing volunteers from Horace Mann came to Dubois today to lend a helping hand to their library! 🤗 📖 Horace Mann has d...

September 22, 2023
The Share the Spirit Foundation donated new running shoes for all of our Girls on the Run participants! What an amazing, positive contribution from our community to these world ch...

September 20, 2023
Game On!! Today (September 20th) was a much anticipated day as local leaders met at Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe for the official groundbreaking of this state of the ar...

September 20, 2023
Our first PTO/FACE meeting will be Monday, September 25th from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Please join us as we plan an exciting year and build a strong PTO. At the same time, our book fair wi...

September 9, 2023
Representatives from the Illinois Educators Credit Union surprised Ms. Marcy, our long-time art teacher, with a check for $500! These funds will go directly to students, providing...

August 26, 2023
I would like to make you all aware of a change to our dismissal procedures effective Monday, August 28th. We are implementing this change in order to further maximize the SAFETY a...