Ridgely Elementary School

Join us for Ridgely School’s Meet the Teacher Night as we kick off a new school year together! This special event is a great opportunity for families to visit their child’s classr...

We have in-person registration on Monday, August 4th from 11am-6pm. Each student must be registered every year. We look forward to having a great year at Ridgely Elementary School...

🎉 Back to School Donation Drive & Foam Party! 🎉 County Market is hosting a fun filled back to school donation drive and foam party on August 4th from 6–8 PM at 210 E Carpenter S...

Check out our School Supply List for the 2025-2026 school year! Click Here for the School Supply List!

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...

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...

Check out the May family newsletter!

We’re excited to welcome everyone to our Spring Carnival on Wednesday, May 14th ! It’s going to be a fun-filled evening for the whole family. During our Spring Carnival, our 1st...

For the 3rd year in a row, Ridgely Elementary Bulldogs proudly participated in the Illinois State Fair Postcard Contest—a tradition that holds a special place in our hearts! CLI...

Get ready to celebrate our amazing teachers May 5th–9th with a week full of fun, treats, and well-deserved appreciation! They go above and beyond every day—now it’s our turn to sh...

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...

Is your child getting ready to start kindergarten but has had little to no preschool experience? Camp Kindergarten is a free, four-week readiness program designed just for them! F...

Pre-K students and families, check out the details below for our "Week of the Young Child" celebration next week!

Join us for a fun-filled evening at Ridgely Elementary's Skate Night on April 10th from 5:30-7:30 PM at Skateland! This is a great opportunity for families to come together, enjoy...

Check out our April Family Newsletter!

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...