The Springfield District 186 Board of Education is gearing up for the new school year, with some important updates families will want to see.
Highlights from this meeting:
- How the district’s cell phone rules will work under the new Illinois law (and why District 186 is keeping a stricter policy, especially for elementary and middle school).
- Key registration dates and options for online and in-person sign-ups.
- A look at the second annual Back to School event, plus how students can still get book bags and supplies at multiple events and directly from the district office.
- Reminders on required physicals and immunizations, including walk-in clinic times and which grades are affected.
- What 6th grade orientation and Freshman Forward will look like as students practice lockers, routines, and get to know their schools.
- A Nov. 14 “Empower All Abilities” conference at Southeast High School for families of students with diverse needs.
- The timeline for the tentative FY2027 budget, including when the public can review it and the September 21 budget hearing.
If you have a student in District 186 — or care about how our schools are planning for fall —this is a good one to watch and share.
