Upcoming Mobile DMV Event at the Salvation Army!
The Illinois Secretary of State’s office will be hosting a Mobile DMV Event this Friday, January 30th for community members to access essential DMV services.
Event Details:
Location: The Salvation Army at 1600 E Clearlake Ave, Springfield, IL
Date: Friday, January 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Services Available:
Obtain a REAL ID
Renew Driver’s Licenses
Renew State IDs
Purchase Vehicle Stickers
Appointments:
If you require an appointment, please contact Juan Huerta, Deputy Director of Public Engagement, at 217-782-8895 or 217-900-0429.
Is your student missing a jacket, shirt, or shoes?
Our Lost and Found is currently full! We have many items waiting to be reunited with their owners. Please take a moment during drop-off or dismissal to look through our collection—it is located just through the foyer doorways. We want to make sure these important items find their way back to you!
Our Lost and Found is currently full! We have many items waiting to be reunited with their owners. Please take a moment during drop-off or dismissal to look through our collection—it is located just through the foyer doorways. We want to make sure these important items find their way back to you!
Hello Graham Families!
My name is Hope Pitts, and I’m honored to serve as your Family and Community Engagement (F.A.C.E.) Liaison. I am here to bridge the gap between school and home by connecting you with tools and resources that help your student succeed. Whether you need help with learning tools, connecting with local resources, or just want to get involved, I’m here for you. Check out my full introduction letter below to learn more about my background and how I can support your family this year!
My name is Hope Pitts, and I’m honored to serve as your Family and Community Engagement (F.A.C.E.) Liaison. I am here to bridge the gap between school and home by connecting you with tools and resources that help your student succeed. Whether you need help with learning tools, connecting with local resources, or just want to get involved, I’m here for you. Check out my full introduction letter below to learn more about my background and how I can support your family this year!
We can't wait to see our All Stars tomorrow once school resumes from Winter Break!
STEM night is Thursday (11/20) from 6-7:30!
Please join the Graham staff on Thursday, October 30th from 5:00-6:00 for our annual Trunk or Treat event.
All Star families, please join us for our monthly Family and Community Engagement Meeting this Thursday evening in the school cafeteria from 6-7pm. A light snack will be provided and supervision for children will be provided during the meeting. We value your input in improving our school and family engagement!
We had a record breaking turnout today for our Grandparents Day Breakfast! Over a 100 students with their grandparent(s) enjoyed a breakfast and shopping at the book fair this morning. So fun! Enjoy these photos!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/qUDrgN2Z6NwgTJWL6
https://photos.app.goo.gl/qUDrgN2Z6NwgTJWL6
All Star Families, don't forget tomorrow is the last day to RSVP to our Grandparents Day Breakfast on Thursday morning from 8-9am! Please RSVP by scanning QR code on this flyer or email Mrs. Boualavong at lboualavong@sps186.org
All Star Families! Just a reminder our Scholastic book fair starts tomorrow! We will be open Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday for shopping. Please send cash with your child or you can set up an e wallet by clicking on this link.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/grahamelementaryschool10
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/grahamelementaryschool10
Happy Friday All Star Families! Some parents have emailed me that the link to RSVP to the Grandparents Day Breakfast is not working. The issue should be resolved now, so please try again. If you are still having trouble, please email me at lboualavong@sps186.org
Thank you!
Thank you!
Good afterrnoon, All Star Families!
Grandparents Day Breakfast will be next Thursday September 18th, from 8-9am in the cafeteria. A light breakfast will be served to students and their grandparent(s), along with a fun "Guess the Prices Then and Now" activity-top three will win a prize! Please RSVP by next Tuesday by scanning the QR on this flyer.
Grandparents Day Breakfast will be next Thursday September 18th, from 8-9am in the cafeteria. A light breakfast will be served to students and their grandparent(s), along with a fun "Guess the Prices Then and Now" activity-top three will win a prize! Please RSVP by next Tuesday by scanning the QR on this flyer.
We had some very special guests come to our kindergarten classes this morning! Huge thank you to the Springfield Police Department officers who came to read and do a craft with our kindergarteners as part of their Books and Badges Program! Enjoy the pics!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Vu5W5MrQUUHRUcEF9
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Vu5W5MrQUUHRUcEF9
Book Fair is coming up next week! Students will be able to shop Tuesday through Thursday, during school hours. Click on this link to set up your e-wallets!
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/grahamelementaryschool10
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/grahamelementaryschool10
Congratulations to our August Students of the Month! These students, along with their grownup, were able to participate in a donut breakfast with Mrs. B and received a brand new book and an Arby's kid meal coupon! Keep up the great work, All Stars! Enjoy the photos by clicking on this link.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/DmApHVfjFrMDBECs9
https://photos.app.goo.gl/DmApHVfjFrMDBECs9
Happy Friday All Star Families! Grandparents Day is coming up on Thursday, September 18th and we will be celebrating by having a breakfast at Graham for students and their grandparent(s). Please see attached flyer and rsvp by scanning the QR code.
Book fair is coming September 15-19th! Click on this link to set up your E-wallets.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/grahamelementaryschool10
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/grahamelementaryschool10
It was great to see so many All Star families at our first Family and Community Engagement Meeting and cookout on Thursday! For those of you who were not able to make it, attached is the agenda. Our next meeting will be on September 25, from 6-7pm. We value your input and feedback and hope to see you then!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ua1AyfQd7Sr6ctM9mQH4L4Wl5tDneZJEHqhOPwL_a5w/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ua1AyfQd7Sr6ctM9mQH4L4Wl5tDneZJEHqhOPwL_a5w/edit?usp=sharing
We had a fantastic time at our Family Cookout last night! Weather was great and it was so nice to see so many All Star families! Check out the photos by clicking on this link! https://photos.app.goo.gl/JeM8VeraBgRgHQR6A
Good morning All Star Families! Please take a look at our updated Events Calendar for the 25/26 school year. We hope to see you tomorrow at our first event, our Family Cookout!
