
Toys for Tots applications are now available. Click on the following link to apply:
https://sangamon-county-il.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.aspx?nPageID=0&nPreviewInd=0&nRedirectInd=3

Gift Mart Vouchers are on sale now! Each voucher is $5.00. Come to the office between 10 & 2 (10 & 1 on Wednesday) to purchase them while they are still available! Only 1 voucher per child and you must have (at least) one child that attends Graham in order to purchase vouchers.

Happy Friday All Star Families! Don't forget about our upcoming Math & Science Night on November 21st from 6-7:30pm. It will be a fun event for the whole family, with a chili dinner provided after! Please see attached flyer and RSVP asap by scanning the QR code or calling the school at (217)525-3220


All Star Families! You can start purchasing your Christmas Gift Mart vouchers next Tuesday! You must come to the school and purchase these in person between 10am-2pm. We are selling 200 vouchers total and it is first come first serve. Vouchers are $5 a piece and you must have a student currently attending Graham.

Check out the flyer for Thanksgiving Palooza! Food Basket Giveaway, Wellness Vendors and Checks at the Salvation Army on November 16th from 11am-2pm!

All Star Families! Just a reminder , we now have a Facebook page you can follow for upcoming events and school info. Go check it out by typing in "Graham Elementary" or scanning this QR code!


Lost & Found items have been placed on a table by the front door of the school. Please have your student(s) check the table by the end of this week if you think they may be missing something! Thank you!


Lincoln Magnet School is hosting their informational open house for all 5th grade families this Thursday, November 7th from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.


Congratulations again to our September All Stars of the Month! They enjoyed a donut breakfast with Mr. Hood this morning. Keep up the great work, All Stars!


LOST & FOUND items! Parents, if you think your child is missing something, please have them come check the Lost & Found located by the front entrance. Items not picked up by the end of this week will be donated.

All Star Families, Please see attached flyer about the FREE Thanksgiving meal provided by Central Baptist Church!


EMPOWER ALL ABILITIES CONFERENCE is coming up! It is a free conference for all District 186 families that will be held at Lanphier High School on November 16th from 8:00am-12:30pm. Jordan Toma, a national top motivational speaker, will be there as well as a community resource fair. Childcare will be available. Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!


All Star Families! Math and Science night is coming up! Join us for this fun family event November 21st from 6 to 7:30pm. Chili dinner will be provided. See attached flyer for more information and to RSVP. Questions contact Mrs. Boualavong at lboualavong@sps186.org


All Star Breakfast Monday, November 4th from 8:45 to 9am in the cafeteria for our September All Stars! Parents are welcome to attend but breakfast is only served to the students.


Good morning All Star Families! We now have a Graham Facebook page where you can see upcoming events and other school info! Scan the barcode below to follow us!


CICC Wrestling kids club will be having a parent meeting at Lanphier High School on Tuesday, October 29th at 6:00 PM.


Please help us support the United Way! Coin Wars start Monday. Also, students are able to wear their favorite hat that day! Bring your pennies to donate to a great cause.

Good afternoon Graham Families! We will be hosting our annual Trunk or Treat this Thursday in the Graham parking lot from 5-6pm. Your child may dress up in their favorite costume and walk around to each "trunk" for some special treats!

As a reminder, Thursday, October 17th, will be a 60-minute early dismissal for all students to accommodate Parent-Teacher Conferences. Additionally, there will be no school on Friday, October 18th, as conferences will continue throughout the day.
We value the opportunity to connect with you during these conferences to discuss your child’s academic progress and growth. Your involvement and partnership are essential to their success, and we appreciate your commitment to their educational journey.
Please be sure to plan accordingly for the schedule changes for the remainder of the week.
Thank you for your support and collaboration!


Fall break has officially started. We do have parent/teacher conferences this evening and all day tomorrow. Students are not in session from 9/27-10/21. We look forward to seeing everyone back on October 22nd!