
January 22, 2024
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 s...

January 15, 2024
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 Schoo...

December 15, 2023
We love AVID!!!
8th grade AVID scholars from District 186 rocked the first "8th Grade AVID Mash-Up" at the YMCA on December 12! Hosted by awesome middle school AVID coordin...

October 31, 2023
Help us reach our goal for the United Way Foundation!!! United Way gives back to our local community. Their goal is to create long-lasting changes by addressing the underlying c...

September 27, 2023
Show Your Jaguar Pride! Students at Jefferson Middle School can earn PRIDE cards by helping make their classroom run more smoothly, by enhancing the learning experience for t...

September 20, 2023
Game On!! Today (September 20th) was a much anticipated day as local leaders met at Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe for the official groundbreaking of this state of the ar...

July 17, 2023
Calling all incoming 6th graders!! Incoming 6th grade students are invited to attend a 6th grade orientation at their home school on Thursday, August 10th, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:...

July 10, 2023
2023 - 2024 School Health Requirements :
All Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th grade, 9th grade students and students new to Illinois schools must provide a current physical exam a...

May 29, 2023
Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now open. Parents may click on the links below for more information and to register their students. District Registration Webpage - ...

May 29, 2023
Parents ~ If you have not taken the 2023 Panorama Family Survey, please scan this QR code and complete this 4-minute survey.

May 24, 2023
The bells were ringing!
Congratulations to our 2023 retirees! Thank you for your years of service with District 186. Our whole community is a better place because of the wor...

April 27, 2023
If your student is interested in participating in the summer and/or fall SASA recreational soccer league, please click on the links below for more information. Summer 2023 SASA R...

April 27, 2023
Dear Jefferson Middle School Parents:
JMS will be providing an in person Summer Enrichment Program open to current 6th and 7th grade students.
The program will start...

April 25, 2023
Lincoln Land Community College will be providing a 30 credit hour scholarship to one 8th grade student from JMS. If you would like to qualify for this scholarship, the guidance of...

April 24, 2023
District 186 is excited to showcase all of the 2023 Summer Programming available to our students at District 186 and in our community this Summer.
Click here to learn more and...

April 21, 2023
Get ready to renew your Medicaid! Medicaid customers have not had to renew their Medicaid coverage since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Medicaid pays for healthcare, like doctor v...
April 12, 2023
Springfield High School’s Scarlet Line Dance Team tryouts are coming up soon on May 1-4, 2023. All incoming SHS freshmen interested in being part of a great team for the upcoming ...

March 27, 2023
Good Morning,
Spring Picture Day is Monday , April 3rd at JMS! Students must have payments ready that day or have ordered online ahead of time. Checks should be made out to...

March 10, 2023
Tonight we honored our young artists at the 1900 Gallery Opening Reception. Superintendent Jennifer Gill congratulated the artists and expressed that art can play an important rol...