This Saturday, join us for the Empower All Abilities Conference, a free event dedicated to supporting and celebrating students of all abilities and their families!
No Registration Required | Walk In
Engage & Learn from international educator, storyteller and keynote speaker, Shelley Moore.
Gain valuable insights from local experts on topics such as ADHD, autism, behavioral challenges, and more.
Explore our exhibitor fair and connect with community vendors, resources, and support services.
November 14, 2026 | Southeast High School | 8:00 am - 12:30 p.m.
**Childcare available for children 3 and older
No Registration Required | Walk In
Engage & Learn from international educator, storyteller and keynote speaker, Shelley Moore.
Gain valuable insights from local experts on topics such as ADHD, autism, behavioral challenges, and more.
Explore our exhibitor fair and connect with community vendors, resources, and support services.
November 14, 2026 | Southeast High School | 8:00 am - 12:30 p.m.
**Childcare available for children 3 and older
Dear Parents,
As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!
50% off a purchase of $50+ with code GREAT50
40% off a purchase of $40+ with code GREAT40
30% off a purchase of $30+ with code GREAT30
Valid through 11/30/26
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account, find your student and order using your student's student ID number (if available at your school). Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!
More about the SmileSafe program here (https://lifetouch.com/smilesafe/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=F26_UC_ThankYou&utm_content=safecard).
Thank you!
As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!
50% off a purchase of $50+ with code GREAT50
40% off a purchase of $40+ with code GREAT40
30% off a purchase of $30+ with code GREAT30
Valid through 11/30/26
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account, find your student and order using your student's student ID number (if available at your school). Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!
More about the SmileSafe program here (https://lifetouch.com/smilesafe/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=F26_UC_ThankYou&utm_content=safecard).
Thank you!
Daylight saving time in 2026 ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2:00 a.m. local time, when clocks "fall back" one hour to 1:00 a.m.
Middle School Wrestling : Parent Informational Meeting, Thursday October 29th 6:30 p.m. at Grant Middle School in the Library.
MIDDLE SCHOOL WRESTLING: Open mats for middle school wrestling are canceled for the next two weeks. We will resume on Tuesday, November 3rd. An updated calendar is on the middle school wrestling website.
Parent meeting for anyone interested in middle school wrestling, there are two meetings left for you to attend: Thursday, October 29th 6:30 p.m. and Thursday, November 19th 6:30 p.m. Both meetings will be at Grant Middle School. Please email Coach Stevens if there are any questions, jstevens@sps186.org.
Parent meeting for anyone interested in middle school wrestling, there are two meetings left for you to attend: Thursday, October 29th 6:30 p.m. and Thursday, November 19th 6:30 p.m. Both meetings will be at Grant Middle School. Please email Coach Stevens if there are any questions, jstevens@sps186.org.
Calling all 6th, 7th and 8th graders interested in wrestling!
SPS 186 Middle School Wrestling team is having open gyms in the LHS wrestling Room during the month of October. The firs one is tonight, October 1st.
Please use the Athletic Entrance on the corner of 11th and North Grand.
Please check the open gym calendar and join us! Please email Coach Stevens (jstevens@sps186.org) if you have any questions.
SPS 186 Middle School Wrestling team is having open gyms in the LHS wrestling Room during the month of October. The firs one is tonight, October 1st.
Please use the Athletic Entrance on the corner of 11th and North Grand.
Please check the open gym calendar and join us! Please email Coach Stevens (jstevens@sps186.org) if you have any questions.
Washington Middle School Picture Day is Tomorrow!
Picture Day is coming on Tuesday, September 22, 2026!
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT9WV47J. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online on mylifetouch.com
Picture Day is coming on Tuesday, September 22, 2026!
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT9WV47J. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online on mylifetouch.com
Mark September 24, 2026 on your calendar. WMS Dine-to-Donate Fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse, 2540 W. Iles Ave, Springfield, IL. Valid for Dine- in and to-go orders. YOU MUST drop your receipt into the black box at the front door (see flyer)
WMS/Iles Cross Country Practice for today 9/11 has been canceled.
WMS and Iles 7th & 8th-grade girls basketball tryouts are on Monday, 9/14, starting at 2:30 PM in the WMS gym. Please dress in athletic clothes and bring a water bottle. An activity bus will be available after practice for students within WMS boundaries.
Absent or need an early release from school? Please call the WMS Guidance Office for all attendance matters.
WMS/Iles Cross Country will practice inside at WMS today from 2:30 - 4:00 due to the weather conditions.
Cheerleading Information
Cheer clinics will take place on September 2nd and 3rd, from 2:40 PM to 4:00 PM at Washington Middle School for current 6th, 7th and 8th grade students (WMS/Iles). During clinics, athletes will learn the necessary skills and cheers for tryouts.
Cheer tryouts will be held on September 4th from 2:40 PM to 4:00 PM.
An activity bus will be available after each session for students residing within WMS boundaries. Please arrive dressed in athletic attire and bring a water bottle. Once the cheer team is selected, all members must submit an up-to-date physical and complete their athletic permit card on the intranet.
Cheer clinics will take place on September 2nd and 3rd, from 2:40 PM to 4:00 PM at Washington Middle School for current 6th, 7th and 8th grade students (WMS/Iles). During clinics, athletes will learn the necessary skills and cheers for tryouts.
Cheer tryouts will be held on September 4th from 2:40 PM to 4:00 PM.
An activity bus will be available after each session for students residing within WMS boundaries. Please arrive dressed in athletic attire and bring a water bottle. Once the cheer team is selected, all members must submit an up-to-date physical and complete their athletic permit card on the intranet.
Good Morning,
If you are interesting in buying WMS school spirit wear here are two stores that you can buy gear from.
The links are below.
Shop Now: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WMSFALL26
- Store Open From: August 28 - September 8, 2026
- Shop Now: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WMSW2026
- Store Open From: August 28 - September 8, 2026
Have a great day!
If you are interesting in buying WMS school spirit wear here are two stores that you can buy gear from.
The links are below.
Shop Now: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WMSFALL26
- Store Open From: August 28 - September 8, 2026
- Shop Now: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/WMSW2026
- Store Open From: August 28 - September 8, 2026
Have a great day!
6th Grade Girls Basketball Tryout: Washington & Iles
Date & Time: Monday, August 31st | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Washington Middle School
Transportation: Activity bus available for students residing within WMS boundaries.
Preparation: Dress in athletic attire and be ready to participate.
Date & Time: Monday, August 31st | 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Washington Middle School
Transportation: Activity bus available for students residing within WMS boundaries.
Preparation: Dress in athletic attire and be ready to participate.
⚾ FREE TICKETS FOR DISTRICT 186 FAMILIES!
The Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) is proud to call Springfield home for its inaugural season, and we’re excited to help our families experience the action!
As part of a special partnership with District 186, District 186 families have the opportunity to receive FREE tickets to select Thursday night WPBL games this season.
📅 Available Games:
Thursday, August 20
Thursday, August 27
Thursday, September 3
🎟️ Up to six tickets per family are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
To claim your tickets, simply complete this form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejd0rCj5WQU_SUHXfI1t2l0zOP95D7dnobbj3gVVJN6TH_AA/viewform?usp=dialog
Once your request is processed, tickets will be sent to the email address provided on the form.
We’re grateful to the WPBL for welcoming Springfield and partnering with District 186 to provide our students and families with this exciting opportunity to enjoy professional baseball right here in our community!
The Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) is proud to call Springfield home for its inaugural season, and we’re excited to help our families experience the action!
As part of a special partnership with District 186, District 186 families have the opportunity to receive FREE tickets to select Thursday night WPBL games this season.
📅 Available Games:
Thursday, August 20
Thursday, August 27
Thursday, September 3
🎟️ Up to six tickets per family are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
To claim your tickets, simply complete this form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejd0rCj5WQU_SUHXfI1t2l0zOP95D7dnobbj3gVVJN6TH_AA/viewform?usp=dialog
Once your request is processed, tickets will be sent to the email address provided on the form.
We’re grateful to the WPBL for welcoming Springfield and partnering with District 186 to provide our students and families with this exciting opportunity to enjoy professional baseball right here in our community!
WMS/Iles Cross Country Workouts Start Next Week!
If you are interested in running cross country at WMS/Iles this year, summer workouts begin next week. Please review the schedule below for workout dates, times, and locations:
August 11 & August 13 | 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Location: Lincoln Park (Meet in the Nelson Center parking lot)
August 17, 18, & 19 | 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Location: Washington Middle School
If you are interested in running cross country at WMS/Iles this year, summer workouts begin next week. Please review the schedule below for workout dates, times, and locations:
August 11 & August 13 | 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Location: Lincoln Park (Meet in the Nelson Center parking lot)
August 17, 18, & 19 | 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Location: Washington Middle School
26/27 WMS, JMS and Iles Baseball Tryout Information
We can't wait to see you TODAY!!!
Join us for the Community Back-to-School Celebration and get ready for an incredible start to the 2026-2027 school year!
Today, July 30th | 4:30–7:00 p.m.
Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe
3751 Imagineer Drive, Springfield, IL
Students, Families & Staff won't want to miss this FREE community event featuring:
✅ Over 90 community exhibitors with valuable resources and information
✅ Back to School Physicals available on-site
✅ Free school supplies (while supplies last)
✅ Free food and treats
✅ Family activities and so much more!
Whether you're looking for helpful resources, getting ready for the first day of school, or just wanting to connect with the community, there's something for everyone.
A huge thank you to our incredible community partners whose generosity and support have made this event possible. ❤
#WeAre186 #sps186 #BackToSchool #ourcommunity
Join us for the Community Back-to-School Celebration and get ready for an incredible start to the 2026-2027 school year!
Today, July 30th | 4:30–7:00 p.m.
Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe
3751 Imagineer Drive, Springfield, IL
Students, Families & Staff won't want to miss this FREE community event featuring:
✅ Over 90 community exhibitors with valuable resources and information
✅ Back to School Physicals available on-site
✅ Free school supplies (while supplies last)
✅ Free food and treats
✅ Family activities and so much more!
Whether you're looking for helpful resources, getting ready for the first day of school, or just wanting to connect with the community, there's something for everyone.
A huge thank you to our incredible community partners whose generosity and support have made this event possible. ❤
#WeAre186 #sps186 #BackToSchool #ourcommunity
2026 SPS 186 Softball Team
Congratulations to the following ladies who tried out in sweltering heat and humidity to make the 2026 SPS 186 Softball Team!!!
Amelia B Karigan B Justice C Amelia G Kaylee H Nayomi H Kinley K Taylor M Alycia Mc Everly M Emmy O Karter P Lucy R Logan R Ava S Charlie T Josie T Mavis V Annabelle W Zoe W
Practice 5:30-7:00 pm at Lawless Park - Wednesday, July 29.
There will be a parent meeting at 6:45 pm.
Congratulations to the following ladies who tried out in sweltering heat and humidity to make the 2026 SPS 186 Softball Team!!!
Amelia B Karigan B Justice C Amelia G Kaylee H Nayomi H Kinley K Taylor M Alycia Mc Everly M Emmy O Karter P Lucy R Logan R Ava S Charlie T Josie T Mavis V Annabelle W Zoe W
Practice 5:30-7:00 pm at Lawless Park - Wednesday, July 29.
There will be a parent meeting at 6:45 pm.