
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 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 5, 2023
We understand running late happens from time to time. When students arrive late to school, it can impact their ability to feel connected to their class. Students with good class...

July 10, 2023
2023 - 2024 School Health Requirements :
All Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th grade, 9th grade students and students new to Illinois schools must provide a current physical exam a...


May 24, 2023
The bells were ringing!
Congratulations to our 2023 retirees! Thank you for your years of service with District 186. Our whole community is a better place because of the wor...

April 24, 2023
District 186 is excited to showcase all of the 2023 Summer Programming available to our students at District 186 and in our community this Summer.
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April 21, 2023
Get ready to renew your Medicaid! Medicaid customers have not had to renew their Medicaid coverage since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Medicaid pays for healthcare, like doctor v...

April 3, 2023
It is the mission of prekindergarten to provide a high quality, developmentally appropriate educational program that helps preschool children develop skills that will enable them ...

March 17, 2023
Graham's Spring Break is from March 25th - April 16th. Friday, March 24th in a 2:00 dismissal. Students return to school on Monday, April 17th.

March 10, 2023
Tonight we honored our young artists at the 1900 Gallery Opening Reception. Superintendent Jennifer Gill congratulated the artists and expressed that art can play an important rol...

March 8, 2023
Mark your calendar ! Kindergarten preview night is coming! Kindergarten preview night is open to all children who turn 5 on or before September 1, 2023. Click to use school ...

February 16, 2023
All-Star students that are between 7 and 13 have been invited to the Black History Youth Jam this Sunday from 6-9 PM at the Boys and Girls club.

February 14, 2023
This year, Graham is focusing on African American authors! Students are learning about African American authors during the morning announcements and through a daily read aloud. ...

February 8, 2023
February 16,2023 is 6th grade preview night at all middle schools in district 186. All 5th grade students are welcome to attend.

February 8, 2023
Middle School Preview Night!!
We are excited to invite our incoming 6th graders and their families to learn more about the middle school experience in District 186.
All of o...

February 1, 2023
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Beginning January 24 , students and teachers across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the ninth annual statewide Illinois 5Ess...

January 31, 2023
Do you know an educator or administrator who inspires you?
We are now accepting nominations for the Horace Mann Educator of the Year, Administrator of the Year and Rising Star...

January 17, 2023
Art is Exceptional is a featured exhibit at the Springfield Art Association , in celebration of the artistic accomplishments of our K- 12 students with special needs.
There are...