
April 9, 2025
What a show-stopping night at Sangamon Auditorium! CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS Family, friends, and community members packed the house for an unforgettable evening of music, talent, a...

March 27, 2025
It’s That Time of Year Again! (click to see photos) The best day of the year is here—we’re thrilled to announce the finalists for the Horace Mann Educator of the Year, Administra...

March 19, 2025
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music! Join us for the All-City Music Festival on Tuesday, April 8 at Sangamon Auditorium , where the incredible voices and talents o...

February 12, 2025
Due to the snowy conditions District 186 will have an e-learning day Wednesday February 12, 2025. We will keep you informed as we continue to monitor the winter conditions, and m...

January 21, 2025
Calling all 5th-grade families! As we move into the second half of the school year, we’re thrilled to invite you and your student to 6th Grade Preview Night at their future midd...

January 20, 2025
Due to the extreme temperatures District 186 will have an e-learning day Tuesday, January 21, 2025. We currently plan to resume in-person learning on Wednesday, January 22, 2025...

January 10, 2025
District 186 will be open for school on Friday, January 10, 2025. We look forward to seeing our students today for in person learning! As always during the winter season we enco...

December 16, 2024
🎉 We Want Your Feedback! 🎉 At District 186, we’re dedicated to creating welcoming schools and fostering strong family and community engagement. To help us grow, we’re inviting ...

December 2, 2024
Project SEARCH Information Night | December 11,2024 5:00 p.m. @ Memorial MLearning Center , 228 W. Miller Street - Project Search is a unique program for students with intellec...

November 19, 2024
Today, students from across District 186 attended the Central Illinois Building Trades Career Day, a dynamic, hands-on event that highlights career opportunities in the Union Buil...

October 1, 2024
What an incredible evening at Lincoln Park as Jefferson, Washington, Franklin, and Porta Middle Schools battled it out in a thrilling cross country meet! See More Photos Here T...

August 23, 2024
👋🏾👋🏿👋🏻 Important Reminder for Parents and Guardians Download the District 186 App!👋🏾👋🏿👋🏻 On your device download the District 186 App on Google Play or the Apple App Store! This...

August 20, 2024
Level Up, 186—We’re Just Getting Started! Click Here for Photos The first day of the 2024-2025 school year is here, and our incredible staff is ready and excited to welcome ou...

August 13, 2024
District 186 Families, To better prepare and focus our students, and to ensure the safety and emotional well-being of both students and staff, District 186 has proudly made the...

July 29, 2024
As we recently welcomed back Graham Elementary and Southern View Elementary, our two balanced calendar schools, and look forward to upcoming registration and beginning of the scho...

July 22, 2024
6th Grade Orientation Incoming 6th grade students are invited to attend a 6th grade orientation at their home school on Thursday, August 8th, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. P...
July 16, 2024
Make sure to download the District 186 App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. This will help you stay updated on your child’s school and the latest news and events fro...


June 5, 2024
Attention Parents and Guardians! Make sure to call your primary care doctor and schedule your back-to-school physicals and immunizations ASAP. Here's why it's important: H...

May 29, 2024
***All Schools are closed on 6/19 and 7/4*** Schools with a * are closed on July 5th Meals are free to anyone under 18 years of age. Meals will be required to be eaten in th...