Matheny-Withrow Elementary School

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...

Join us for our 2025–2026 Open House on August 17th from 1–3 PM at Matheny-Withrow Elementary! This year’s theme, “Watch Us Grow,” celebrates the beginning of a new school y...

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...

We’re thrilled to announce that Camp Invention will be held at Lincoln Magnet School from June 23 - 27, 2025, for students in grades 1st through 6th. This camp offers engaging, han...

Summer Scope Information Dates : Monday, June 9, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025 Closed June 19th and July 4th Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Locations: Lindsay Eleme...

We’re excited to announce our End-of-Year ABC Countdown ! During the last 26 days of school, we’ll be celebrating each letter of the alphabet with a fun activity or theme each da...

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...

Mark your calendar ! Kindergarten preview night is coming! Kindergarten preview night is open to all families of children who turn 5 on or before September 1, 2025. Find your ...

Get ready for a season of fun and teamwork! We are excited to announce registration for our Spring 2025 program. We have options for all ages and skill levels: Ages 3-7: Reg...

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...

We’re excited to announce the Valentine's Dance hosted by the FACE Team! The event will be held on February 14, 2025 , with two separate dance times: K-2nd Grade : 1:30 PM ...

Join us for a creative and informative morning at Matheny-Withrow Elementary’s Vision Board and Brunch ! On January 30th from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM , we’ll show you how to set mea...

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...

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...

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...

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