Congratulations to our custodian, Dave Robinette, who is retiring! We are so happy for you! Thank you for all you have done for LHS! You will be missed!
Dear Parent/Guardian,
We value your feedback and are committed to creating a welcoming environment in our schools as part of our district’s focus on Family and Community Engagement. Please take this quick survey - Panorama Family Survey by Sunday, November 30, 2025! https://surveys.panoramaed.com/sps186/family25/surveys
This survey is anonymous, and your responses will be used to celebrate our successes and identify areas for improvement.
Panorama Survey Details: DEADLINE: Sunday, November 30, 2025
Instructions:
Complete one survey for each school your child(ren) attend(s).
The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Access the survey- https://surveys.panoramaed.com/sps186/family25/surveys
Select the school(s) your child attends from the drop-down menu.
The survey is available in multiple languages; use the drop-down menu above the District logo to select your preferred language.
Your voice is essential, and we deeply appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective. Together, we can continue to build a welcoming and supportive environment for all families and students at District 186.
Thank you for your continued partnership!
We value your feedback and are committed to creating a welcoming environment in our schools as part of our district’s focus on Family and Community Engagement. Please take this quick survey - Panorama Family Survey by Sunday, November 30, 2025! https://surveys.panoramaed.com/sps186/family25/surveys
This survey is anonymous, and your responses will be used to celebrate our successes and identify areas for improvement.
Panorama Survey Details: DEADLINE: Sunday, November 30, 2025
Instructions:
Complete one survey for each school your child(ren) attend(s).
The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Access the survey- https://surveys.panoramaed.com/sps186/family25/surveys
Select the school(s) your child attends from the drop-down menu.
The survey is available in multiple languages; use the drop-down menu above the District logo to select your preferred language.
Your voice is essential, and we deeply appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective. Together, we can continue to build a welcoming and supportive environment for all families and students at District 186.
Thank you for your continued partnership!
Mark your calendars!
The District FAFSA Completion Night will be held at Lanphier High School Atrium on Thursday, October 30, 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Before you come, take a few minutes to create your FSA IDs: studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
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If you haven’t done that yet, please bring your Social Security numbers with you!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This is a reminder that Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held tonight (10/16) and tomorrow (10/17). We encourage you to take this opportunity to meet with your student’s teachers to discuss progress and ways to support their success. If you haven't made an appointment, please contact your student's teacher, or feel free to stop by Lanphier.
In addition, please complete the “Making the Grade” form. Copies will be available in the building for those attending conferences in person.
For parents of students in Ms. Nosa’s cohort, please check in with Ms. Nosa during conferences for additional information and resources to help your student be successful this school year.
We look forward to seeing you!
Best regards,
Lanphier Teachers , Admin, and Staff
This is a reminder that Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held tonight (10/16) and tomorrow (10/17). We encourage you to take this opportunity to meet with your student’s teachers to discuss progress and ways to support their success. If you haven't made an appointment, please contact your student's teacher, or feel free to stop by Lanphier.
In addition, please complete the “Making the Grade” form. Copies will be available in the building for those attending conferences in person.
For parents of students in Ms. Nosa’s cohort, please check in with Ms. Nosa during conferences for additional information and resources to help your student be successful this school year.
We look forward to seeing you!
Best regards,
Lanphier Teachers , Admin, and Staff
Just a reminder that LHS is not in attendance on Friday and there will be no CACC classes held on Friday, October 17th due to Parent Teacher Conferences. Please make sure if your student attends CACC that they are aware.
🚨 Visitor Reminder for LHS Families!
Starting Monday, October 14, Lanphier High School will begin using the Centegix Visitor Management System to help keep our students safe.
✅ Bring a valid state ID or driver’s license each time you visit.
✅ You’ll receive a visitor badge after your ID is scanned.
✅ Please check out at the front desk before leaving.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and welcoming school environment!
Starting Monday, October 14, Lanphier High School will begin using the Centegix Visitor Management System to help keep our students safe.
✅ Bring a valid state ID or driver’s license each time you visit.
✅ You’ll receive a visitor badge after your ID is scanned.
✅ Please check out at the front desk before leaving.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and welcoming school environment!
Join us for a District-Wide FAFSA Completion Night at Lanphier High School Atrium on Thursday, October 30, from 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Students and parents are encouraged to create their FSA IDs ahead of time using this link: studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
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If not created beforehand, please bring both parent and student Social Security numbers to get started!
LHS Families and Drivers, Beginning Thursday, October 9, CWLP's Water Department will move to the fourth phase of a project to relocate 2,000 feet of 24-inch water main for the Springfield Rail Improvements Project on North Grand Avenue. This phase of work, expected to last four weeks, requires a street opening and road closure on 11th Street from Reservoir Street to North Grand Ave. Traffic lanes will remain closed for this phase of work until surface pavement repairs are completed around the week of November 10. Motorists should plan to take alternative routes to avoid delays and should slow down and drive with caution around this work zone. Sidewalks will remain open and available for students to use to get school. Thank you and Be safe!
Today a few LHS students had the opportunity, with Mr. Metzke, to join over 80 other students from 20 other school districts and attend Senator Steve McClure's Youth Advisory Council. There they learned about governmental processes.
Attention Seniors!
There will be a district wide FAFSA Completion Night held at the Lanphier High School Atrium on Thursday, October 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Students and parents can create their FSA ID's prior to the event using this link: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
If not, both will need their social security numbers to begin the process.
There will be a district wide FAFSA Completion Night held at the Lanphier High School Atrium on Thursday, October 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Students and parents can create their FSA ID's prior to the event using this link: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
If not, both will need their social security numbers to begin the process.
HOCO 2025 Spirit!
LHS has a rare opportunity for the Class of 2025! If you did not have your senior portrait taken over the summer or during the retake day a few weeks ago, we have a LAST CALL opportunity on Tuesday, October 7th! If you wish to have your portrait retaken, this is your chance!
You may review your existing senior portraits at www.mylifetouch.com
Picture time slots are available from 9am to 2pm. Please use the link below to sign up for a time that best fits your schedule.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45AFA62CAAFEC16-59189371-last
Today we celebrate our incredible custodial team! Their hard work keeps our school safe, clean, and welcoming for students and staff every single day. Not all of our custodial team members are pictured here, but we appreciate each and every one of them. Happy Custodial Appreciation Day!
Lanphier High School’s Picture Retake Day is on Tuesday, October 7th for all freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who either have not had their picture taken OR desire to have their picture retaken. The process will be a little different this year. We are asking students to make an appointment for their picture. Students (or their parents) may sign up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45AFA62CAAFEC16-59188383-student
A valid reason for retake must be provided, and we may reach out to parents to confirm a retake is desired before confirming a student’s request. Parents may view student photos on the LifeTouch website: www.mylifetouch.com
Parents who sign up their students are asked to use the student name in the first field, and may add any additional information in the “Reason for retake” field.
A valid reason for retake must be provided, and we may reach out to parents to confirm a retake is desired before confirming a student’s request. Parents may view student photos on the LifeTouch website: www.mylifetouch.com
Parents who sign up their students are asked to use the student name in the first field, and may add any additional information in the “Reason for retake” field.
LHS Volleyball practice today has been cancelled.
🚨Lanphier Families🚨
This is a friendly reminder that all physicals and immunizations are due to the school nurse by 10/1/25.
If you received a letter in the mail and have not turned this documentation in yet, your student will not be able to attend school starting 10/1/25 until the documentation is complete. If you have a doctor's appointment for a physical scheduled, please make sure the nurse is aware of that appointment so your student can stay in school.
The end of the quarter is 10/16/25, so your student's attendance is crucial. Your student can bring their physical to the nurse's office or it can be faxed from the doctor's office to 217-718-7145. Thank you for your attention to this very important matter.
GET EXCITED! It's Spirit Week!
Monday: Comfy Cozy Day
Tuesday: Decade Day
Wednesday: Generations Day
Thursday: Travis vs. Taylor Day
Friday: Black and Orange Day
For more info, check your CANVAS page!
Monday: Comfy Cozy Day
Tuesday: Decade Day
Wednesday: Generations Day
Thursday: Travis vs. Taylor Day
Friday: Black and Orange Day
For more info, check your CANVAS page!
Heads up! Just a reminder about the Cohort Program parent/ Family meeting is tonight at 5:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. This meeting is only for those students assigned to Assistant Principal, Ms. Nosa.
An informational meeting for boys that are interested in Track & Field will take place immediately after school on Thursday 9/25 in Mr. Martin's classroom, room 1-073.
We had a wonderful event this past week for our Seniors that gave them insight on their future! Mr. Metzke, our Post Secondary Coach, works diligently to get our Seniors prepared for what their next steps will be after they graduate. This Pathway to the Future event was one of many examples that he plans for our students. We thank everyone who came together to make this possible for our students! Their future is very bright!
