Please join us for our first-ever district-wide Back-to-School event. This event is designed to bring families, educators, and community partners together to celebrate the start of a new school year—and we'd love to have you join us!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Springfield Public Schools Administrative Office – 3063 Fiat Ave., Springfield, IL
This family-friendly event will feature:
School supply and backpack giveaways
Live student performances
Food and treats
A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!
📚 Early Learning Center: 2025–2026 School Year Info 📚
We’re excited to welcome new and returning families to the Early Learning Center!
📝 Registration Dates:
Monday, August 4th: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday, August 5th: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
First Day of School:
Wednesday, August 27th
➡️ Please note: The first day of school for Pre-K students is later than the rest of the district.
We can’t wait for a wonderful school year ahead! 💛✨
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
Calling all families with children entering Kindergarten in the 2025–2026 school year!
Make sure your student is ready for school this fall by taking them to the Walk-In Clinic for Kindergarten Immunizations at Sangamon County department of Public health! If you can't make this opportunity please make sure to schedule a back to school physical for your student with your primary care physician.
🗓 Monday, May 5th
🕝 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Sangamon County Department of Public Health
2833 South Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL
No appointment needed—just walk in! Getting your child’s immunizations done early helps ensure a smooth start to the school year.
The ELC Big Truck Day Online Store is open now through May 2! We accept cash or checks for payment.
Please join the ELC for our annual Big Truck Day!
The Week of the Young Child will be celebrated from April 7-11. The ELC has planned many fun activities, including a week of spirit wear. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Family Literacy Night is coming up soon!
PROJECT SCOPE: As you know District 186 regular calendar students do not return to school until Tuesday, January 7 (Balanced Calendar students return January 14th). However, our SCOPE program for SCOPE students will still be in operation as scheduled for Monday, January 6, but run condensed hours and locations:
Tomorrow Monday, January 6, 2025 - Scope will be open from 7:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Locations:
Addams, Enos, Fairview, McClernand, Ridgely and Wilcox - report to Ridgely Elementary
Butler, Dubois, and Graham - report to Dubois Elementary
Black Hawk, Feitshans, Harvard Park, Hazel Dell, Iles, Laketown, Lee, Matheny and Southern View- report to Iles School
Lindsay, Marsh and Sandburg- report to Lindsay Elementary
District 186 is hosting a career fair on January 9, 2025 4-6 p at the District Office, 3063 Fiat Ave.
ELC students will have a 2:30 dismissal on Friday December 20, 2024.
Please join us for Family Fun Friday on Friday November 22nd during your child's school hours. We will be featuring performances by the Tater Tots. Due to limited space, only 1 adult per student. Adults must be on student's approved emergency contact. We will not be able to accommodate siblings.
The Central Illinois Foodbank will be hosting a Thanksgiving Distribution on November 25th at 4:00.
The Foodbank will be giving out turkeys, apples, broccoli, pumpkin pie, blocks of cheese and a Thanksgiving themed dry box of goods. The limit is 2 boxes per vehicle. We will also have hygiene items available for anyone who needs them.
While supplies last!
As a reminder, Thursday, October 17th, will be a 60-minute early dismissal for all students to accommodate Parent-Teacher Conferences. Additionally, there will be no school on Friday, October 18th, as conferences will continue throughout the day.
We value the opportunity to connect with you during these conferences to discuss your child’s academic progress and growth. Your involvement and partnership are essential to their success, and we appreciate your commitment to their educational journey.
Please be sure to plan accordingly for the schedule changes for the remainder of the week.
Thank you for your support and collaboration!
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on October 17 and 18th at the ELC. There will be no school for students on those days. We look forward to seeing everyone! Double check with your child's teacher if you are unsure of the date and/or time.
Save the Date!!! Thursday October 17th is fundraiser pick up from 2-6. Please note we are unable to store items that are not picked up on that day.
Sensory Friendly Trick or Treating at Time 2 Talk Speech Clinic October 24, 5:00-6:00
Trick or Treat at the Governor's Mansion
October 26
3:00-5:00
Full Moon Trail Run at Lewis Park
Family-Friendly Walk/Run
October 18
Congratulations to Susan Loken! Susan is Illinois Educator Credit Union Teacher of the Month!
Hello ELC families!
BoBo's fundraising forms are due tomorrow Tuesday, September 23.