Ridgely Elementary School

Last year, this simple classroom moment reached more than 5.7 million people around the world. So this year.. Mrs. Barnard did it again. And this time, it means even more. ...

🎉 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...

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Join us for a joyful afternoon of music and community at our 1st-5th grade Winter Sing-A-Long! Students will help ring in the season with cheerful tunes, including a special perfo...

Check out our November Family Newsletter!

Ridgely Elementary is excited to celebrate United Way Week from October 27–31! Each day, students can join the fun by dressing up according to the daily theme. Participation is ju...

Fall Festival Update 🍂 Due to the wet conditions, the planned activities for our grassy areas, and the projected wind speeds and gusts (for the bounce houses), we are postponin...

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Join us at Texas Roadhouse (Springfield, IL) Oct. 5–9 and 10% of your meal goes back to Ridgely Elementary! Just drop your receipt in the Dine to Donate box. Thanks for supporting...

Check out our September Family Newsletter!

Heading to the Illinois State Fair? Park with us at Ridgely Elementary! From August 7–17, 2025, the Ridgely PTA and staff will be parking cars on the school playground for just $5...

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...

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...

🎉 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!

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...