School interests and issues within Springfield District 186 from the perspective of school board member Donna Moore.
03/25/2016
An inspiring story to share. Interesting what one simple act can do to change someone's life, and, unexpectedly, the life of others.
Bullies Picked On Him Everyday, Until He Started Doing One Simple Thing To Turn It Around Inspirational story.
Superintendent Gill has presented a 5 year technology plan for District 186. What are your thoughts about the plan? http://m.sj-r.com/news/20160308/district-186-planning-big-upgrade-in-technology-for-students-teachers
District 186 planning big upgrade in technology for students, teachers The Springfield School District won’t have to borrow money to supply about 2,500 new computers and iPads to students and teachers before the start
01/27/2016
Come out and cheer on your favorite team tonight at the Boys City Swim Meet.
01/24/2016
Very exciting game between Lanphier and Southeast tonight at the City Tournament. Congratulations SSHS for winning the game. Congratulations to Springfield High for winning the Spirit Award. All schools are winners in surpassing our goal of collecting canned goods and donations for St Martin de Porres.
11/30/2015
In case you missed it, here are the Christmas trees created by students of District 186 for Memorial's Festival of Trees. Congratulations Jefferson Middle School, Franklin Middle School, Iles School, Douglas Prep, Grant Middle School and Lincoln Magnet.
11/22/2015
Heading home from an enlightening school board conference. Many workshops to choose from and interesting speakers. Some of the workshops I attended included: Using Data to Make Decisions, School Finance, Adult Bullying, and the Illinois Balanced Accountability Model. I was fortunate to have a room just above the route for the Chicago Christmas Parade.
11/07/2015
District 186 encourages healthy eating, and there are even schools that participate in GenH activities. It may also interest you to know that conversations to have Farm to School lunches in District 186 are occurring. I like how this would not only provide healthier meals for school children but it would also support local farmers and the local economy. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KX4gDMarLcw
Davis Speaks in Support of National Farm to School Month U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis spoke on the House floor in support of National Farm to School Month where thousands of local food producers and schools across the co...
10/30/2015
My selfless lovely wife.
Parting is such sweet sorrow. After 29 years and miles of fun riding, my beloved bike is currently on it's way to Ghana. I hope the recipient will enjoy it as much as I have all these years and is able to use it to ride to school, to the market and lots of other places.
10/30/2015
Parting is such sweet sorrow. After 29 years and miles of fun riding, my beloved bike is currently on it's way to Ghana. I hope the recipient will enjoy it as much as I have all these years and is able to use it to ride to school, to the market and lots of other places.
10/29/2015
District 186 does a great job promoting diversity. Check out the experience of Iles students during Mix It Up Day - http://youtu.be/nj-vakOeYZ8
Iles School Mix It Up Day!! Oct 27, 2015 Mobile http://youtu.be/nj-vakOeYZ8
05/06/2015
Who needs Miss Frizzle when we have District 186 teachers. Happy Teacher Appreciation Day. Thank you so much for all that you do for our students.
04/23/2015
This is a great article about two dynamic ladies that work in District 186. Enjoy - https://www.facebook.com/nhofmann3/posts/10203963057023202
Staff, students depend on Lincoln Magnet School's two secretaries Lincoln Magnet School principal Nichole Heyen can't help but cringe when she imagines life without her two school grandmas."Don't say the 'R' word,