Congratulations to our November Student of the Months! Take a look at our website as our Lunch with the Principal photo is posted for those that were in attendance that day. Congrats to: Daniela R., Eunice G.G., Zayden J. , Amillie M., Quintin K., Zoey P., Maria A. G., Lamar A., Isaiah S., Jerkauyhyny T., Dominic K., Amariya C., Journi G. and Jeremiah W.
Southern View Celebrated the 67th day of school in style. As a nod to the Tik Tok Trend 6-7.. our staff wore 67 related clothing and incorporated our 67 day of school into their calendar and math activities for today! Happy 67th Day of School.
In need of food for the holidays or any day?? Please see the attached Food Pantry Resources listed in our News Section. The list of vendors has also been sent to parents email addresses and posted in Rooms. Reach out to Ms. Mickiel for help at 217-585-5837 or email: cmickiel@sps186.org.
United Way Day #5 is Friday- Gear Up, Give Back! Wear your favorite SPORTS TEAM items to school! Last day to buy PIE tickets, Tattoos, and money to help your class win a PIZZA PARTY!
United Way Day #4 is Thursday- Cozy for a Cause! Wear your pajamas to school! Don't forget to buy PIE tickets so you can throw a pie in Mrs. Lott's face!
United Way Day #3 is Wednesday- Rock your Socks for a good cause! Wear Mis-Match Socks to School! Don't forget to tattoos, so you can tattoo a teacher or staff member!
United Way Day #2 is Tuesday- Hats On to Help Others! Wear your favorite hat all day! Don't forget to bring in money to help your class win a pizza party!
United Way Kick-Off is tomorrow! Bring in your pennies for our class penny wars and wear your school colors-- Monday is Blue & Gold!
Students can wear their Halloween Costumes tomorrow! Please no masks during the day, no Face Make-Up and no weapons!
THANK YOU for an AMAZING Trunk or Treat turn out! We appreciate you supporting our family events and bringing your kids out to the fun! Thank you to the following families for decorating your trunk: T. King, A. Daugherty, A. Ambrose, Z. Sansoussi, U. Aguilera, M. Fonck, G. Fritz, Miss Graham, Mr. Jamieson, Ms. Mickiel, and Principal Lott. We appreciate you all!!
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
Music
Food and treats
A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!
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
Music
Food and treats
A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!
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
Music
Food and treats
A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!
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
Music
Food and treats
A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!
Families at Graham Elementary and Southern View Elementary—mark your calendars!
In-person registration is Monday, July 15 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Visit https://www.sps186.org/page/registration to see a full list of documents and information you'll need to bring with you.
As always, registration can also be completed online anytime—from your phone or computer—at sps186.org.
We can’t wait to kick off the new school year and welcome you back to our classrooms.
We are 186!!
We’re excited to announce that registration for Project SCOPE, our before and after school care program for students K-5th is now open for the 2025-2026 school year!
Project SCOPE provides a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for students outside of regular school hours. Whether you need care before school, after school, or both, SCOPE offers flexibility and support for busy families.
You can sign up for Project SCOPE while registering your student for the upcoming school year. Just look for the SCOPE section during the online registration process.
Get registered today - https://186.springfield.k12.il.us/IS3/Registration/Main.php
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!
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.
Southern View is hosting a Scholastic book fair for both in person and online shopping!
Families may shop during our Family Reading Night on Tuesday, May 6 from from 6pm - 7:15pm! Hope to see you there!
Please see the informational link below for more details about the Southern View Scholastic Book Fair and to set up an eWallet for your student to shop with (optional)!
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/southernviewelemschool
Thank you to our Jump Rope for Heart Winners! Raising money for a good cause is always a great way to give back! Congratulations to Journey A., Destiny A., Damontae W., and Ms. Schwab!!
Thank you to the SPD Officers that came today and read books to our Kindergarten classes! The Books & Badges Initiative touches kindergarteners all across our district and they get to leave with a book and sticker badge, as well as build relationships with our local police department.
For all of your E-Learning Needs, check your child's Canvas page, our ROOMS message, and your email! Hope to see everyone's smiling face on Google Meets today!