Ridgely Elementary School

Check out our 2026–2027 School Supply Lists! Get a head start on back-to-school shopping and make sure your child is ready for a great year at Ridgely. Supply lists for all gra...

🎡 The Illinois State Fair starts today! 🎡 Heading to the fair? Come park with us at Ridgely! 🚗 Ridgely is conveniently located one block south of the parade route and Gate 11, a...

We can’t wait to welcome our Bulldogs back to Ridgely for a new school year! Join us on Sunday, August 23rd to meet your teacher, visit your classroom, connect with staff and oth...

Registration Day is almost here! Join us on Monday, August 10th, from 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. at Ridgely Elementary to get everything set for the new school year. We can't wait to se...

All District 186 students must register every year. This is a quick process that allows the schools to know that your student is returning to District 186 so class lists and sched...

Springfield School District is offering free breakfast and lunch to all children ages 18 and under this summer at select school locations. Children do not need to be Springfield S...

Join us for our Lunch on the Lawn on Tuesday, May 26th! Families are invited to enjoy lunch and recess with their student during their regular lunch time. You may bring a lunch or...

Join us May 18th–22th as we celebrate the retirement of our amazing PreK teacher, Ms. Purdy, and the incredible impact she has made on the lives of so many little learners over th...

Check out our May Family Newsletter!

Join us for Skate Night on Thursday, April 16th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Skateland South. Admission is just $6 (skate rental $5), and a portion of the proceeds will support Ridgely...

Check out our April Family Newsletter!

Check out our March Family Newsletter!

Dear Ridgely Elementary Families, Your voice matters! We invite you to take the 5Essentials Survey to help us better understand our school’s strengths and areas for growth. Your f...

Check out our February Family Newsletter!

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...

Our Ridgely Elementary Bulldogs Online Store is officially open. Scan the QR code or click the link to shop the latest spirit wear and show your Bulldog spirit loud and proud! h...

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...

Check out our January Family Newsletter!