Lindsay Elementary School

⚡️ Bring the Thunder, Lindsay Lightning! ⚡️ Calling all Lightning parents! We need your electric energy to help us make Lindsay School the best it can be. 🌩️ The 5 Essentials...

In celebration of Black History Month, Lindsay students were thrilled to welcome back Dr. Erica Austin. She shared the rich history of her sorority and its connection to the Divin...

Trivia Night is almost here! Have you reserved your table yet?

Applications to nominate the 2026 Horace Mann-Springfield School District 186 Educator of the Year, Administrator of the Year and Rising Stars are available on the District’s webs...

Winter weather continues with bitter temperatures and accumulated precipitation from the weekend. For the safety of our students and staff, we will utilize another E-Learning day ...

Due to extreme temperatures, Springfield Public Schools District 186 will hold an e-learning day on Friday, January 23, 2026 . Temperatures are expected to be in the negative n...

The Springfield Public Schools District 186 Board of Education is recommending Dr. Terrance Jordan as the District’s next superintendent. The Board is expected to vote on Dr. Jord...

🎉 Hey, Future 6th Graders! 🎉 6th Grade Preview Night | February 5, 2025 | 6 PM It’s time to step into your next big adventure! 🌟 Come explore your middle school at your boun...

Join us Friday for our PTO Family Dance!

It's almost here!! One week from today is our big celebration. We cannot wait to celebrate our 25th anniversary with our students, families, staff, former staff and alumni!

Save The Date! Lindsay Skateland night is coming soon!

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! Meet the Teacher is Thursday, August 14th from 5:00PM to 6:00PM for students in 1st-5th grade and Friday, August 15th from 5:00PM to 6:00PM ...

First Annual District 186 Back to School Event—a celebration of connection, support, and community as we kick off the 2025–2026 school year together! Thursday, July 31st 3...

All District 186 students must register every year. This is a quick process where you update or validate the information from the previous year within minutes. This allows the s...

Save the Date: Vachel Lindsay Elementary Turns 25! ⚡ It’s been 25 years since the doors of Vachel Lindsay Elementary first opened—and we’re ready to celebrate a quarter-century...

See the full list of summer programs offered at District 186 Schools & in our community this summer: CLICK HERE FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS

16 District 186 schools will provide meals through the Summer Food Service Program this year. Free Breakfast and Lunch will be served to children 18 years of age and younger at al...

Bells were ringing loud and clear as this year’s Class of 2025 District 186 retirees celebrated at a retirement party tonight at the Inn at 835. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS Superinte...

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS . Last night, we had the honor of celebrating our 2025 Horace Mann Educator of the Year and Administrator of the Year finalists and winners at a beautiful...

Our annual Spelling Bee was held on April 25th. With help from Mrs. Fretz and many community donors, all participants were able to be celebrated. Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade part...