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Daylight Savings Time Sunday November 2, 2025
Treat Sales Wednesday November 5, 2025.
Visit the Illinois Governor's Mansion on Saturday, October 25th, for Halloween fun! The Governor and First Lady will be in costume to greet and give children a bag of candy. Plus, kiddos will get to explore a Springfield Fire Department engine, enjoy crafts from the Illinois State Museum, and trunk-or-treat with Central Baptist Church- all in one place.
Saturday, October 25, 2025
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM CDT
Illinois Governor's Mansion
410 East Jackson St.
Springfield, Illinois 62701
Saturday, October 25, 2025
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM CDT
Illinois Governor's Mansion
410 East Jackson St.
Springfield, Illinois 62701
No School on
Friday October 17, 2025
For Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday October 17, 2025
For Parent/Teacher Conferences
Fall Picture Retake day is
Wednesday November 5, 2025
Wednesday November 5, 2025
Harvest Food Drive
Saturday & Sunday October 25-25 9:00AM to 5:00 PM at County Market 1501 S Dirksen Pkwy
Trunk Or Treat
October 29, 2025
Magro's Meats
3150 Stanton Ave
Springfield, IL
Be sure to RSVP by 10-15-25
October 29, 2025
Magro's Meats
3150 Stanton Ave
Springfield, IL
Be sure to RSVP by 10-15-25
Family Fall Fun Festival
October 18 from 10AM-3 PM
Sponsored by
Pure Haven Family Resource Center
October 18 from 10AM-3 PM
Sponsored by
Pure Haven Family Resource Center
FACE Meeting
October 7, 2025 from 7:45am-8:25 am at Laketown School Room 104A
October 7, 2025 from 7:45am-8:25 am at Laketown School Room 104A
MLK Essay 2026
No School
Friday September 19, 2025
For Teacher Inservice Day
Friday September 19, 2025
For Teacher Inservice Day
Laketown Pizza Fundraiser
Friday, September 26, 2025
Help raise money for Laketown. For $5.00 students can get a slice of pizza and a drink.
Money is due 9-22-25
Friday, September 26, 2025
Help raise money for Laketown. For $5.00 students can get a slice of pizza and a drink.
Money is due 9-22-25
Picture Day is
Friday, September 26, 2025
Friday, September 26, 2025
Welcome to Our School. FACE Meeting
Tuesday September 16, 2025 from 7:45am-8:45am
Tuesday September 16, 2025 from 7:45am-8:45am
No School on Monday September 1, 2025 for Labor Day
We look forward to seeing all of our families at Open House on Thursday, August 14th, from 5:30pm - 6:30 pm. Students may bring their school supplies to Open House and drop them off in their classrooms.
Our Annual Keep Kids in School partnership for physicals and immunization clinics for our students is next week .
Keep Kids in School Clinics – No Appointment Needed 🩺
Is your student ready for the school year? District 186 in partnership with SIU School of Medicine & Sangamon County Department of Public Health are offering walk-in clinics to help families stay on track with required physicals and immunization no appointment necessary.
These clinics are for District 186 students entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th grade, 9th grade, or those new to the state of Illinois who must provide a current physical and immunization record.
A parent or legal guardian must accompany the student.Please note: sports physicals will not be provided.
Walk-In Physical Only Clinic
Date: Wednesday, August 6
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Matheny-Withrow Elementary School
Offered by: SIU Family Medicine Providers
Services: Physicals only (PreK, K, 6th, 9th, and new to Illinois students)
Walk-In Immunization only Clinics
Dates: Wednesday, August 6 and Friday, August 8
Keep Kids in School Clinics – No Appointment Needed
Keep Kids in School Clinics – No Appointment Needed 🩺
Is your student ready for the school year? District 186 in partnership with SIU School of Medicine & Sangamon County Department of Public Health are offering walk-in clinics to help families stay on track with required physicals and immunization no appointment necessary.
These clinics are for District 186 students entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th grade, 9th grade, or those new to the state of Illinois who must provide a current physical and immunization record.
A parent or legal guardian must accompany the student.Please note: sports physicals will not be provided.
Walk-In Physical Only Clinic
Date: Wednesday, August 6
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Matheny-Withrow Elementary School
Offered by: SIU Family Medicine Providers
Services: Physicals only (PreK, K, 6th, 9th, and new to Illinois students)
Walk-In Immunization only Clinics
Dates: Wednesday, August 6 and Friday, August 8
Keep Kids in School Clinics – No Appointment Needed
Please join us for our first-ever district-wide Back-to-School event.
This event is designed to bring families, educators, and community partners together to celebrate the start of a new school year—and we'd love to have you join us!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Springfield Public Schools Administrative Office – 3063 Fiat Ave., Springfield, IL
This family-friendly event will feature:
School supply and backpack giveaways
Music
Food and treats
A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!
This event is designed to bring families, educators, and community partners together to celebrate the start of a new school year—and we'd love to have you join us!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Springfield Public Schools Administrative Office – 3063 Fiat Ave., Springfield, IL
This family-friendly event will feature:
School supply and backpack giveaways
Music
Food and treats
A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!
We’re excited to announce that registration for Project SCOPE, our before and after school care program for students K-5th is now open for the 2025-2026 school year!
Project SCOPE provides a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for students outside of regular school hours. Whether you need care before school, after school, or both, SCOPE offers flexibility and support for busy families.
You can sign up for Project SCOPE while registering your student for the upcoming school year. Just look for the SCOPE section during the online registration process.
Get registered today - https://186.springfield.k12.il.us/IS3/Registration/Main.php