Elementary Families:
We are receiving reports that, for a variety of reasons, some elementary classrooms across the District did not send their iPads or Chromebook devices home on Friday. We want to assure you that students will not be penalized for attendance and the individual schools or classrooms that are affected will communicate directly with the families regarding the situation.
School Leaders will share information with affected families via email and other direct communication by early tomorrow morning at the latest. Please look for these messages.. We appreciate your support and patience as we navigate this issue. We understand your frustration and want to put your mind at ease again that students will not be penalized in any way for grades or attendance because they do not have their device for tomorrow’s e-learning day.
To reiterate, each classroom or school that is affected by this will have a direct communication provided to them by the principal or the classroom teacher. We apologize for any worry or confusion that this has caused for some across the district.
In light of the ongoing winter weather conditions, District 186 will have an e-learning day Monday, January 22, 2024. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our utmost priority, and we thank you for your understanding as we collectively navigate through these weather challenges. We fully anticipate returning to school on January 23, 2024 in person. Please check your email for the e-learning instructions for attendance and more.
We are keeping a close eye on the evolving winter weather. We know planning ahead is essential for families, and we want to give you a heads-up about the POSSIBILITY of an e-learning day on Monday, January 22, 2024 due to the high probability of ice early tomorrow and throughout the day.
Our team is monitoring the predicted ice and wintery mix as well as the timing of this weather event, and we will notify you via alerts (Call/Text/Email & Social Media) as soon as a decision is made.
We are telling you this early this evening, so you can prepare for your families. We appreciate your understanding and appreciate your patience. Decisions like these are not taken lightly.
Stay tuned for updates, and thank you for being part of our District 186 community.
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Springfield Public Schools District 186 is open today, Friday, January 19, 2024.
Please note that with the cold temperatures & snow we have been experiencing we want to remind everyone to travel safe and make sure your student is bundled up and dressed appropriately. It is important that we work together to make sure students are prepared to go to school in cold weather.
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In anticipation of exceptionally cold temperatures expected tomorrow morning and a water main break that is still under repair at Jefferson Middle School, Springfield Public School District 186 will have an e-learning day on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. ALL District 186 schools will have an e-learning day on January 16th. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our utmost priority, and we thank you for your understanding as we collectively navigate through these weather challenges. Based on the weather forecast we anticipate being in school on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
We have enacted our E-Learning day plan that allows students to receive asynchronous instruction at home, in lieu of using the District’s five extra days that have historically been added to the end of the school year.
To learn more about District 186’s E-Learning plan visit our E-Learning webpage - https://www.sps186.org/page/e-learning-information
Can't wait to see all Southern View Scholars on Tuesday, January 9th bright, early, and on time. It looks like it's going to be a cold one so please bundle up, hats, coats, gloves, etc... especially if you are at a bus stop.
Come out to our Family and Community Engagement Meeting! We would love to hear your feedback, share what has been going on at Southern View, meet some new community partners, and get to know more about our families. Our next meeting is Tuesday, Dec. 5th @5:30pm. All of our meetings are the first Tuesday of every month either in person or on Google Meets. Click this link to attend virtually: https://meet.google.com/jdf-ggbh-cch
Holiday Shop is open today- Tuesday, November 28th only!! Students who want to shop for family members or friends should bring money and a list of who they are shopping for. Every item in the store is ONLY $4.00!! Shopping hours at Southern View will be from 9am-11:00am, so please arrive on time for school! Gifts for moms, dads, aunts, uncles, siblings, pets, etc....
We were notified by First Student that due to a higher than normal shortage of bus drivers today, there will be buses ruing late to their scheduled bus stop. Please monitor your student's bus stops.
Also, all changes to buses have been entered into the First View App. You can use this app to track your student's bus and be informed of any bus number changes. We appreciate your patience and cooperation this morning.
Community Event Information- Trick or Treating at the Governor's Mansion for kids in grades Pre-K thru 5th grade on Saturday, Oct. 28th @3-5pm.
District 186 is excited to offer begin an after school Beginning Band Program for 5th grade students. Interested families will need to attend an information meeting for an opportunity to sign up and sign student/ parent contract.
Meeting Location: Springfield High School Band room
When : Thursday, Oct. 5 6-6:30pm
Email Amy Minch with any questions - amuir@sps186.org
Thank you for attending Parent/Teacher Conferences last week! Making your child's education a priority is so important for them to see!! Everyone enjoy your Fall Break and we will see you back on Tuesday, October 17th.
Reminder!! Parent Teacher Conferences are next week. Please return the conference form letting your child's teacher know if you are available to meet at the designated time. If you need to reschedule, please call the office at 217-585-5837. We are looking forward to meeting with our families and discussing your child's progress!
Don't Forget!!!
Tomorrow is our Keep Kids in School Physical & Immunization Walk- In Clinic at Sang. Co. Dept. of Public Health - 2833 South Grand Ave. East, Spfld, IL - 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Families can use the District 186 App this school year with a new feature Rooms! Rooms allows families to communicate directly with your student's teachers & principal.
Make sure you download the District 186 App today on your mobile device!!
Early next week an email invite will be sent for you to gain access to ROOMS within the app!
Stay connected!! Follow us on social media. District 186 is on Instagram, Linked In, Twitter & Facebook!
We also have the District 186 App! Download it now to get the latest updates and information about your student's school!
It's available in the App Store for Apple and in Google Play!
Due to the power outage, the Administrative Office is closed. If you need immediate assistance, please contact the Business Office at 217-525-3040. We expect to resume normal operations Monday, July 3.
All summer school programs and SCOPE are canceled Friday, June 30, to allow maintenance staff to assess and clean up buildings and grounds.
We expect all programs to resume next week as normally scheduled.
All students and staff in summer programs are safe. Buses will run at the normal time, but routes may take longer due to traffic or blocked streets. Families are welcome to pick up students early. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority.
Donuts with a Special Guy!
Hope to see everyone this Thursday, June 1st as we celebrate our male figures in our lives at our Donuts with a Special Guy Event. Come out @7:45am-8:30am to have donuts, juice, and fruit and spend quality time with your student(s).
