The Springfield School District 186 School Board celebrated strong statewide music qualifications and launched fifth-grade band with added after-school and on-site options. Leaders also rolled out new visitor ID checks, badge-based emergency alerts, cardiac response teams aiming for Heart Safe status, and announced FAFSA help, HBCU outreach, SCOPE enrollment growth, and a watch on federal funding.
Music wins, new safety steps in schools
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Summerguide 2026
Our annual Summerguide has something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for local theater, musical performances, outdoor activities or family-friendly events – many of them free of charge – we’ve got all the details. Plus, there’s an expanded three-month calendar of activities to help you keep track of everything. The International Carillon Festival is being held…
