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 School District 186 will have an e-learning day on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. ALL District 186 schools will have an e-learning day on January 16th. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our utmost priority, and we thank you for your understanding as we collectively navigate through these weather challenges. Based on the weather forecast we anticipate being in school on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
We have enacted our E-Learning day plan that allows students to receive asynchronous instruction at home, in lieu of using the District’s five extra days that have historically been added to the end of the school year.
To learn more about District 186’s E-Learning plan visit our E-Learning webpage - https://www.sps186.org/page/e-learning-information
We were notified by First Student that due to a higher than normal shortage of bus drivers today, there will be buses ruing late to their scheduled bus stop. Please monitor your student's bus stops.
Also, all changes to buses have been entered into the First View App. You can use this app to track your student's bus and be informed of any bus number changes. We appreciate your patience and cooperation this morning.
Baseball Camp opportunity!
Families,
In today's digital age, it is crucial for us to take proactive steps in ensuring the safety and well-being of our children, both in the real and virtual worlds. As responsible adults, we must work together to protect our students from potential online threats, social media bullying and fake accounts.
We kindly request your cooperation in monitoring your child's social media accounts and promptly reporting any fake or suspicious profiles or activities related to school or other children. We ask all students and families to ignore these types of messages and ask you not to forward these messages to others but only report them to your administrators.
It’s important to remember that creating fake social media accounts, digital threats and online bullying will not be tolerated and will result in disciplinary action and possible police involvement.
Thank you for your commitment to the safety of our students. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the school administration.
Parents of 5th graders - Please check out the link below on an awesome opportunity to work with your student to enter an essay contest. Students will be given time in class to work but we will only be sending in the top 3. Feel free to submit your students essay on your own behalf. See your students' teacher for questions.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iDW6K_JLTaOqZHX74MrGLpwZqtMhT5QwucDpN6bt7Ts/edit
FYI - A nationwide test of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System that will begin at 1:20 p.m today - You should be getting messages to your phone. There is no need to do anything - it is only a test! TY!
HP Parents - This is a great event! Hope to see you there!
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 opportunity to sign up and sign student/ parent contract.
Meeting Location: Springfield High School Band room
When : Thursday, Oct. 5 6-6:30pm
Email Amy Minch with any questions - amuir@sps186.org
We want to remind you that we are fast approaching the deadline for students to have their physical and immunization information turned in per state guidelines.
Please make sure that you have contacted your school’s nurse with your child’s upcoming physical/immunization appointment or that you have turned in your physical and immunization paperwork this week.
Students failing to provide required health information will be excluded from school starting October 1st.
Dear Parents,
This is a friendly reminder that the state exclusion date is nearing. If your child is not compliant with either the physical or the immunizations, you should have or will receive a letter in the mail. The date of the physical must be dated after 8/21/22 and be on an IDPH physical form. Per state law, students will be excluded from school at 8:00 am on October 2, 2023, unless physical proof of appointment is provided prior to October 14, 2023. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you are having difficulty completing these. I am more than happy to help.
Check out the latest from Dr. Hayes!
Don't forget - the pickup areas that we will have for our car-riders. Feel free to get out of your car and walk up to the teachers. Students will NOT be allowed to load up in the driving lane nor cross traffic without an adult present.
Don't Forget!!!
Tomorrow is our Keep Kids in School Physical & Immunization Walk- In Clinic at Sang. Co. Dept. of Public Health - 2833 South Grand Ave. East, Spfld, IL - 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
HP Parents! While supplies last we will be giving away free school supplies at Harvard Park School this Saturday 8/5 10:00-12:00.
Stay connected!! Follow us on social media. District 186 is on Instagram, Linked In, Twitter & Facebook!
We also have the District 186 App! Download it now to get the latest updates and information about your student's school!
It's available in the App Store for Apple and in Google Play!
Due to the power outage, the Administrative Office is closed. If you need immediate assistance, please contact the Business Office at 217-525-3040. We expect to resume normal operations Monday, July 3.
All summer school programs and SCOPE are canceled Friday, June 30, to allow maintenance staff to assess and clean up buildings and grounds.
We expect all programs to resume next week as normally scheduled.
All students and staff in summer programs are safe. Buses will run at the normal time, but routes may take longer due to traffic or blocked streets. Families are welcome to pick up students early. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority.
Parents - HP will be offering breakfast & lunch to anyone under 18. From June 20th through July 21st anyone under 18 years of age can come and get a free breakfast (8:00-8:30) and lunch (11:30-12:00). Please contact the office with any questions!
Parents - Let us know how we can do better!
