Springfield Public Schools - District 186

We had such a fantastic first week of school, and we are excited for the year of learning and growth ahead. As we continue this educational journey together, we want to make sur...

The Board of Education, Springfield School District No. 186, will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., in the 2nd-floor PD Room of the District’s Admin...

Real Men Read is a program designed to provide positive male role models to students by making monthly classroom visits to read to the classroom. Students then receive their own c...

Notice of Change in Meeting Date The Board of Education, Springfield School District No. 186, will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., in the 2n...

CLICK FOR PHOTOS The energy was high today across District 186 as we welcomed our newest middle and high school students! Incoming 6th and 9th graders got a special sneak peek ...

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS We hosted our first-ever Back to School Event , and it was everything our families and community needed—and more. With the support and collaboration of ou...

Your student’s high school journey is about to begin—and we’re excited to kick it off with Freshman Forward , a special event designed just for incoming 9th graders. Freshman F...

We’re excited to welcome your child to middle school this fall! To help ease the transition and build confidence for the year ahead, we’re inviting incoming 6th grade students t...

🩺 Keep Kids in School Clinics – No Appointment Needed 🩺 Is your student ready for the school year? District 186 in partnership with SIU School of Medicine & Sangamon County Depa...

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...

Today was the first day of school for our amazing students and staff at Graham Elementary and Southern View Elementary, and let us tell you, it was ALL the good vibes! Principal ...

The Board of Education, Springfield School District No. 186, will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., in the 2nd-floor PD Room of the District’s Admin...

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...

Today, our Owen Marsh families and staff hopped over to make their mark—literally! 🖊️✨ Everyone was invited to sign the final beam that will be installed during tomorrow’s Topping...

The Board of Education, Springfield School District No. 186, will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., in the 2nd floor PD Room of the District’s Admini...

Save the Date: Vachel Lindsay Elementary Turns 25! ⚡ It’s been 25 years since the doors of Vachel Lindsay Elementary first opened—and we’re ready to celebrate a quarter-century...

From June 2nd to 6th, 24 of our incredible JROTC cadets from Lanphier High School , Springfield High School, and Springfield Southeast High School participated in the JROTC Cadet ...

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2025!!! Today, we celebrate an incredible milestone for the Class of 2025, their families, and our entire community. Graduation isn’t just a ceremony—...

THE SENATORS ARE STATE-BOUND! A huge congratulations to the Springfield High School Girls Soccer team and the legendary Coach Phillips for clinching the 2A Supersectional Title i...

See the full list of summer programs offered at District 186 Schools & in our community this summer: CLICK HERE FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS