DISMISSAL PROCEDURES!
Hi everyone! The first day is flying by and the students are already doing amazing things! A reminder for our car rider families, both general education and special education students will pick up on the side of the building. A map is attached for your review. This is primarily a change for students in STRIVE and Life Skills. Reminder that STRIVE/Life Skills dismisses between 3-3:15 and General Ed begins dismissal at 3:25. Please call 217-585-5828 with any questions.
Hi everyone! The first day is flying by and the students are already doing amazing things! A reminder for our car rider families, both general education and special education students will pick up on the side of the building. A map is attached for your review. This is primarily a change for students in STRIVE and Life Skills. Reminder that STRIVE/Life Skills dismisses between 3-3:15 and General Ed begins dismissal at 3:25. Please call 217-585-5828 with any questions.
Good afternoon Lions!
I hope you’ve had a wonderful weekend enjoying this beautiful weather! It’s hard to believe we’ve already completed our first 14 days of school. Our Lions have done a fantastic job diving right into their daily routines! To help keep things running smoothly, here are a few quick reminders for the weeks ahead:
FACE Committee Meeting-Tomorrow!: We have another Family & Community Engagement meeting tomorrow morning at 8:00 and we would love for you to join us! Parents are able to attend in person or virtually. The QR code to attend virtually is attached.
Water Bottles in Classrooms: Please ensure students bring only water in their water bottles for classroom use. Drinks like juice are welcome at lunch, but keeping classroom drinks strictly to water helps prevent spills and keeps uninvited insect friends away!
Attendance Goal (90%+): Our goal is to maintain a daily attendance rate of 90% or higher. Thanks to your support, we’ve stayed above 90% every week so far. A huge thanks to our families for prioritizing daily attendance!
Car Rider Drop-off & Pick-up Flow: Attached to this message is a map showing our traffic flow. Lee hosts roughly 9–12 buses each morning and afternoon, so following the designated car path helps ensure safe and efficient drop-offs and pick-ups for everyone. Thank you for adjusting to this new routine!
I hope you’ve had a wonderful weekend enjoying this beautiful weather! It’s hard to believe we’ve already completed our first 14 days of school. Our Lions have done a fantastic job diving right into their daily routines! To help keep things running smoothly, here are a few quick reminders for the weeks ahead:
FACE Committee Meeting-Tomorrow!: We have another Family & Community Engagement meeting tomorrow morning at 8:00 and we would love for you to join us! Parents are able to attend in person or virtually. The QR code to attend virtually is attached.
Water Bottles in Classrooms: Please ensure students bring only water in their water bottles for classroom use. Drinks like juice are welcome at lunch, but keeping classroom drinks strictly to water helps prevent spills and keeps uninvited insect friends away!
Attendance Goal (90%+): Our goal is to maintain a daily attendance rate of 90% or higher. Thanks to your support, we’ve stayed above 90% every week so far. A huge thanks to our families for prioritizing daily attendance!
Car Rider Drop-off & Pick-up Flow: Attached to this message is a map showing our traffic flow. Lee hosts roughly 9–12 buses each morning and afternoon, so following the designated car path helps ensure safe and efficient drop-offs and pick-ups for everyone. Thank you for adjusting to this new routine!
Good Afternoon Families,
Bus 249 is running behind as they arrived to the school 15 minutes behind schedule. Please contact First Student 217-522-1312 to get accurate drop off times.
Bus 249 is running behind as they arrived to the school 15 minutes behind schedule. Please contact First Student 217-522-1312 to get accurate drop off times.
Goodafternoon Families,
Buses 254, 249, 248 are running behind. They are departing the school now. If you need an ETA on when your child's bus will drop off your student, please call First Student @ 217-522-1312 EXT 1.
Thank you! Have a great weekend!
Buses 254, 249, 248 are running behind. They are departing the school now. If you need an ETA on when your child's bus will drop off your student, please call First Student @ 217-522-1312 EXT 1.
Thank you! Have a great weekend!
🚗 CLEAN YOUR CAR AND SUPPORT LEE! 🦁
Today through Sunday, Club Car Wash is offering $5 Car Washes! $1 from each wash goes to Lee. Flyers are attached to this post, and also being sent home with students. Thank you for supporting our school!
Today through Sunday, Club Car Wash is offering $5 Car Washes! $1 from each wash goes to Lee. Flyers are attached to this post, and also being sent home with students. Thank you for supporting our school!
FACE COMMITTEE MEETING 8/31!
Join us Monday 8/31 at 8:00am in person or join us virtually by scanning the QR code on the flyer!
Join us Monday 8/31 at 8:00am in person or join us virtually by scanning the QR code on the flyer!
Hi Lions!
Great job at arrival today! Reminder that today (and every Wednesday) is an early dismissal for all students. Life Skills Dismissal begins at 2:00 and Gen Ed at 2:25.
Great job at arrival today! Reminder that today (and every Wednesday) is an early dismissal for all students. Life Skills Dismissal begins at 2:00 and Gen Ed at 2:25.
ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL PROCEDURES!
Hi everyone! Day 2 has been even better than day 1! A reminder for our car rider families, both general education and special education students will pick up and drop off on the side of the building. A map is attached for your review. This is for ALL car rider students, with the exception of our families who utilize a chair lift. We will radio for your child and they will be brought out-no need to get out of your car! General education families, if you arrive early to dismissal, you may be asked to circle back around so that our Life Skills families can pull up. Reminder that STRIVE/Life Skills dismisses between 3-3:15 and General Ed begins dismissal at 3:25. Please call 217-585-5828 with any questions.
Hi everyone! Day 2 has been even better than day 1! A reminder for our car rider families, both general education and special education students will pick up and drop off on the side of the building. A map is attached for your review. This is for ALL car rider students, with the exception of our families who utilize a chair lift. We will radio for your child and they will be brought out-no need to get out of your car! General education families, if you arrive early to dismissal, you may be asked to circle back around so that our Life Skills families can pull up. Reminder that STRIVE/Life Skills dismisses between 3-3:15 and General Ed begins dismissal at 3:25. Please call 217-585-5828 with any questions.
Today is the day of our Welcome Back Bash/Meet the Teacher Night! This is an open house set up, so come whenever between 3:30 & 5:30 that works for your families. We will have information tables set up in the cafeteria and teachers will be ready in classrooms to greet their new students! We will also have school supplies available to give away-first come first serve!
Reminder that all students must be registered by today or they cannot start school on Monday. Call 217-585-5828 with any questions. We can't wait to see all of you!
Reminder that all students must be registered by today or they cannot start school on Monday. Call 217-585-5828 with any questions. We can't wait to see all of you!
Goodmorning Families!
This is a reminder that our Back to School event will be on Friday, August 21st from 3:30-5:30.
Come out to meet your child's teacher, view the school, and drop off school supplies!
Hope to see you there!
This is a reminder that our Back to School event will be on Friday, August 21st from 3:30-5:30.
Come out to meet your child's teacher, view the school, and drop off school supplies!
Hope to see you there!
Less than one week til the first day!
We’re so excited to see our Lee Lions! If you haven’t registered, please complete the process as soon as possible. You can register at: https://186.springfield.k12.il.us/IS3/Registration/Main.php
If you do not have a device at home to register, you can come to the school and register in the office.
Please note that once registration is complete, we need 24 hours to get your student's information processed. If you have not registered by Friday, August 21st at noon, your child cannot start on Monday- so please act fast! Let us know how we can help 1-217-585-5828.
A reminder that our back to school event is from 3:30-5:30 this Friday. We can't wait to see you!
We’re so excited to see our Lee Lions! If you haven’t registered, please complete the process as soon as possible. You can register at: https://186.springfield.k12.il.us/IS3/Registration/Main.php
If you do not have a device at home to register, you can come to the school and register in the office.
Please note that once registration is complete, we need 24 hours to get your student's information processed. If you have not registered by Friday, August 21st at noon, your child cannot start on Monday- so please act fast! Let us know how we can help 1-217-585-5828.
A reminder that our back to school event is from 3:30-5:30 this Friday. We can't wait to see you!
⚾ FREE TICKETS FOR DISTRICT 186 FAMILIES!
The Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) is proud to call Springfield home for its inaugural season, and we’re excited to help our families experience the action!
As part of a special partnership with District 186, District 186 families have the opportunity to receive FREE tickets to select Thursday night WPBL games this season.
📅 Available Games:
Thursday, August 20
Thursday, August 27
Thursday, September 3
🎟️ Up to six tickets per family are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
To claim your tickets, simply complete this form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejd0rCj5WQU_SUHXfI1t2l0zOP95D7dnobbj3gVVJN6TH_AA/viewform?usp=dialog
Once your request is processed, tickets will be sent to the email address provided on the form.
We’re grateful to the WPBL for welcoming Springfield and partnering with District 186 to provide our students and families with this exciting opportunity to enjoy professional baseball right here in our community!
The Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) is proud to call Springfield home for its inaugural season, and we’re excited to help our families experience the action!
As part of a special partnership with District 186, District 186 families have the opportunity to receive FREE tickets to select Thursday night WPBL games this season.
📅 Available Games:
Thursday, August 20
Thursday, August 27
Thursday, September 3
🎟️ Up to six tickets per family are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
To claim your tickets, simply complete this form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejd0rCj5WQU_SUHXfI1t2l0zOP95D7dnobbj3gVVJN6TH_AA/viewform?usp=dialog
Once your request is processed, tickets will be sent to the email address provided on the form.
We’re grateful to the WPBL for welcoming Springfield and partnering with District 186 to provide our students and families with this exciting opportunity to enjoy professional baseball right here in our community!
We’re so excited to see our Lee Lions!
If you haven’t registered, please complete the process as soon as possible. CLICK HERE to begin the process. You can register from a device anywhere with internet access, i.e., computer, tablet, smartphone, etc. If you do not have a device at home to register, you can come to the school and register in the office. We are here 8-4 Monday through Friday!
All students must register in order to start on the first day of school! Register today to avoid delays in your child's start date. Call 217-585-5828 with any questions.
🦁❤️🤟
Lee School Team
Dear District 186 Families,
Need to get your student’s required physical or immunizations completed before the school year begins? Keep Kids in School Clinics are happening TOMORROW, Wednesday, August 12—and no appointment is needed! District 186, in partnership with SIU Medicine and the Sangamon County Department of Public Health, is offering walk-in clinics for District 186 students entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th grade, 9th grade or students new to Illinois who need a current physical and/or immunization record.
SCHOOL PHYSICALS ONLY
Matheny-Withrow Elementary School- 1200 S. Pope Ave., Springfield
Wednesday, August 12
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
IMMUNIZATIONS ONLY
Sangamon County Department of Public Health- 2833 S. Grand Ave. E, Springfield
Wednesday, August 12
8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
No appointment is necessary.
Take advantage of this opportunity to get your student ready for a healthy and successful school year before the first day!
Need to get your student’s required physical or immunizations completed before the school year begins? Keep Kids in School Clinics are happening TOMORROW, Wednesday, August 12—and no appointment is needed! District 186, in partnership with SIU Medicine and the Sangamon County Department of Public Health, is offering walk-in clinics for District 186 students entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th grade, 9th grade or students new to Illinois who need a current physical and/or immunization record.
SCHOOL PHYSICALS ONLY
Matheny-Withrow Elementary School- 1200 S. Pope Ave., Springfield
Wednesday, August 12
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
IMMUNIZATIONS ONLY
Sangamon County Department of Public Health- 2833 S. Grand Ave. E, Springfield
Wednesday, August 12
8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
No appointment is necessary.
Take advantage of this opportunity to get your student ready for a healthy and successful school year before the first day!
Good Afternoon Lee Families!
All done with your online registration? If you have clicked this box, it means that your registration is complete and all information is ready to be viewed.
Make sure you don't forget to press it once you're done!
Happy Registering!
All done with your online registration? If you have clicked this box, it means that your registration is complete and all information is ready to be viewed.
Make sure you don't forget to press it once you're done!
Happy Registering!
Did you know that August 10th is World Lion Day? It is also In-Person registration day for all of our Lee Lions! For anyone wanting to register in person, drop of proof of residency, etc., Lee will be open from 11-6 today. Remember, all students (new and returning) must register and submit proof of residency. Call 217-585-5828 with any questions. 🦁
It's almost time, Lions!, we’re excited to welcome your student back! Registration is open can be completed online or in-person. We have in-person registration on Monday, August 10th from 11 am - 6 pm! Each student must be registered every year. We look forward to having a great year at Lee! 🦁❤️🤟
We can't wait to see you TODAY!!!
Join us for the Community Back-to-School Celebration and get ready for an incredible start to the 2026-2027 school year!
Today, July 30th | 4:30–7:00 p.m.
Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe
3751 Imagineer Drive, Springfield, IL
Students, Families & Staff won't want to miss this FREE community event featuring:
✅ Over 90 community exhibitors with valuable resources and information
✅ Back to School Physicals available on-site
✅ Free school supplies (while supplies last)
✅ Free food and treats
✅ Family activities and so much more!
Whether you're looking for helpful resources, getting ready for the first day of school, or just wanting to connect with the community, there's something for everyone.
A huge thank you to our incredible community partners whose generosity and support have made this event possible. ❤
#WeAre186 #sps186 #BackToSchool #ourcommunity
Join us for the Community Back-to-School Celebration and get ready for an incredible start to the 2026-2027 school year!
Today, July 30th | 4:30–7:00 p.m.
Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe
3751 Imagineer Drive, Springfield, IL
Students, Families & Staff won't want to miss this FREE community event featuring:
✅ Over 90 community exhibitors with valuable resources and information
✅ Back to School Physicals available on-site
✅ Free school supplies (while supplies last)
✅ Free food and treats
✅ Family activities and so much more!
Whether you're looking for helpful resources, getting ready for the first day of school, or just wanting to connect with the community, there's something for everyone.
A huge thank you to our incredible community partners whose generosity and support have made this event possible. ❤
#WeAre186 #sps186 #BackToSchool #ourcommunity
Keep Kids in School Clinics -No Appointment Needed
District 186, in partnership with SIU Medicine and the Sangamon County Department of Public Health, is offering walk-in clinics to help families complete required school physicals and immunizations—no appointment necessary.
Wednesday, August 12
Matheny-Withrow Elementary School
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1200 S. Pope Ave., Springfield
School Physicals Only
Sangamon County Department of Public Health
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
2833 S. Grand Ave. E, Springfield
Immunizations Only
Get your child ready for a healthy, successful school year before the first day!
District 186, in partnership with SIU Medicine and the Sangamon County Department of Public Health, is offering walk-in clinics to help families complete required school physicals and immunizations—no appointment necessary.
Wednesday, August 12
Matheny-Withrow Elementary School
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1200 S. Pope Ave., Springfield
School Physicals Only
Sangamon County Department of Public Health
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
2833 S. Grand Ave. E, Springfield
Immunizations Only
Get your child ready for a healthy, successful school year before the first day!
Looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference in the lives of students? Join us at the District 186 Career Fair on July 7 and learn more about the many opportunities available across our district.
📅 Tuesday, July 7, 2026
📍 District 186 Administrative Office, 3063 Fiat Avenue
Session 1: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Session 2: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
You don't have to wait until the career fair to apply. Visit https://www.sps186.org/o/sps/page/human-resources to view current openings and begin your application today!
📅 Tuesday, July 7, 2026
📍 District 186 Administrative Office, 3063 Fiat Avenue
Session 1: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Session 2: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
You don't have to wait until the career fair to apply. Visit https://www.sps186.org/o/sps/page/human-resources to view current openings and begin your application today!
