Check out these local Nike Basketball Camps at Lanphier High School and get your athlete signed up for an awesome summer experience!
We apologize for the late notice, but we’ve recently received some awesome news we wanted to share with our Ridgely families!
The Central Illinois Foodbank will be at Ridgely Elementary on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, starting at dismissal to provide free frozen, pre-cooked meals for students and families. Meals include favorites like macaroni and cheese, BBQ chicken, and cheese manicotti.
We hope you’re able to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity!
The Central Illinois Foodbank will be at Ridgely Elementary on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, starting at dismissal to provide free frozen, pre-cooked meals for students and families. Meals include favorites like macaroni and cheese, BBQ chicken, and cheese manicotti.
We hope you’re able to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity!
Check out this fun event this Saturday!
Check out this awesome summer camp!
Check out these flyers for Kidzeum's summer camp program and after-school program.
Keep your child reading all summer! ☀️ Enroll in the BOOK IT!® Summer of Stories™ starting May 1—set goals, track progress, and earn fun rewards like a FREE Personal Pan Pizza!
Check out this event at the ALPLM!
The Nelson Center is hosting a Summer Rec Hockey League for students ages 8–15! This 10-week league is perfect for players who have completed a Learn to Play program and are ready to build skills, confidence, and teamwork in a fun, supportive environment. Check out the flyer for more information!
Check out the attached YMCA Camp flyer for summer opportunities for your child! ☀️
Details and registration info are included.
Details and registration info are included.
Congratulations to our incredible cafeteria staff on earning the 2025 Gold Award from the Sangamon County Department of Public Health! 🏅 This honor is awarded to facilities that demonstrate outstanding inspection results, and it is a true reflection of the care, dedication, and high standards our team brings every single day. We are so grateful for their hard work in keeping our students safe, healthy, and well fed. 💙 Thank you for all that you do for our school community! 👏
Check out this sensory-friendly celebration of inclusion and community on World Autism Awareness Day at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum!
📚✨ Celebrate National Reading Month!
All March long, every child who visits Kidzeum will receive a FREE book.
Come explore, learn, and take home a new favorite—while supplies last! 📖🌟
All March long, every child who visits Kidzeum will receive a FREE book.
Come explore, learn, and take home a new favorite—while supplies last! 📖🌟
Calling all K–2 historians!
Learn the history behind the penny at the Junior Historians: History Hunters event on March 21 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library.
RSVP: presidentlincoln.illinois.gov/events
Learn the history behind the penny at the Junior Historians: History Hunters event on March 21 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library.
RSVP: presidentlincoln.illinois.gov/events
📸 Spring Picture Day Reminder 🌸
Ridgely families, don’t forget that Spring Picture Day is this Friday!
If you need a new order form, please stop by the school office.
Thank you for helping us make picture day a success!
Ridgely families, don’t forget that Spring Picture Day is this Friday!
If you need a new order form, please stop by the school office.
Thank you for helping us make picture day a success!
It starts today! 🎉
Join us for Ridgely’s Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse in Springfield, now through March 5! Present the flyer, ask for a copy of your receipt, and 10% of your food purchase will be donated back to our school. Don’t forget to drop your receipt in the black box near the front doors so Ridgely gets credit.
We appreciate your support of Ridgely Elementary! 🐾
Join us for Ridgely’s Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse in Springfield, now through March 5! Present the flyer, ask for a copy of your receipt, and 10% of your food purchase will be donated back to our school. Don’t forget to drop your receipt in the black box near the front doors so Ridgely gets credit.
We appreciate your support of Ridgely Elementary! 🐾
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Cafe Moxo for making Valentine’s Day extra sweet for our Bulldogs! Their generous donation of chocolate chip cookies for every student and staff member was such a thoughtful (and delicious!) surprise.
We are so grateful for community partners like Cafe Moxo who help make our school such a special place. Thank you for spreading the love! ❤️
We are so grateful for community partners like Cafe Moxo who help make our school such a special place. Thank you for spreading the love! ❤️
Congrats to our own Mrs. Dockter! She is being honored for her nomination for Illinois Teacher of the Year! https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/local/2026/02/13/state-honors-given-to-eight-sangamon-county-educators/88634426007/
Dear Ridgely Elementary Families,
Your voice matters! We invite you to take the 5Essentials Survey to help us better understand our school’s strengths and areas for growth. Your feedback plays a vital role in shaping the future of Ridgely Elementary and ensuring the best possible learning environment for our students.
The survey is quick, confidential, and will provide valuable insights into our school's culture, climate, and overall effectiveness.
🔗 Take the survey here: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/ or use the QR code in the picture
🗓️ Deadline: March 13, 2026
🎉 Incentive Opportunity!
After completing the survey, please take a screenshot of the confirmation page and email it to your child’s teacher or to Ms. Hay at chay@sps186.org. Families who submit a screenshot will be entered into a drawing to win a gas gift card and dinner for four at Route 66 Restaurant!
Thank you for your time and support in making Ridgely Elementary the best it can be!
Your voice matters! We invite you to take the 5Essentials Survey to help us better understand our school’s strengths and areas for growth. Your feedback plays a vital role in shaping the future of Ridgely Elementary and ensuring the best possible learning environment for our students.
The survey is quick, confidential, and will provide valuable insights into our school's culture, climate, and overall effectiveness.
🔗 Take the survey here: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/ or use the QR code in the picture
🗓️ Deadline: March 13, 2026
🎉 Incentive Opportunity!
After completing the survey, please take a screenshot of the confirmation page and email it to your child’s teacher or to Ms. Hay at chay@sps186.org. Families who submit a screenshot will be entered into a drawing to win a gas gift card and dinner for four at Route 66 Restaurant!
Thank you for your time and support in making Ridgely Elementary the best it can be!
Registration for the 2026 Fairview Youth Athletic Association baseball season is now open for all new and returning players. Please review the information below for league details, registration dates, and important season notes.
Kiwanis is sponsoring its 4th Annual Kids Bash on Saturday, February 7th at the Salvation Army, a fun, family-friendly event for Kindergarten through 5th grade students and their parents or guardians. The event is completely free and includes all activities, food, and haircuts. Families can enjoy $1,000 in prizes and giveaways, including bikes, games, and toys generously donated by Scheels, and connect with 15 community vendors who will be sharing information about their local service programs.
