
Greetings Fireflies! Enjoy your summer, but don't forget to prepare for next school year with our school supply list(s).



Please join us for our first-ever district-wide Back-to-School event. This event is designed to bring families, educators, and community partners together to celebrate the start of a new school year—and we'd love to have you join us!
Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Springfield Public Schools Administrative Office – 3063 Fiat Ave., Springfield, IL
This family-friendly event will feature:
School supply and backpack giveaways
Live student performances
Food and treats
A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!


Dear Firefly families
The Annual Mother-Daughter Clinic would like to offer mothers and daughters of the school district an opportunity to join them. See flyer for details. Thank you


Dear Firefly Families,
I wanted to share some exciting basketball opportunities available this summer. Please see the attached flyer for details, and you can find the registration link below.
Thank you for your support!
registration link: http://max-outbasketball.leagueapps.com/camps/4586136-max-out-basketball-college-prep-elite-camp


Dear Firefly Families, join us for our Growth Ceremony on Friday, May 23rd. See the flyer for details. Thank you


Dear Firefly Families, join us for our Growth Ceremony on Friday, May 23rd. See the flyer for details. Thank you


Dear Firefly Families, join us for our Growth Ceremony on Friday, May 23rd. See the flyer for details. Thank you


Due to the tragedy in Chatham that happened this week, Feitshans School is encouraging students and staff to wear Red tomorrow to support the students and families in Chatham. Please take time to think about the families that lost loved ones. Thank you

Calling all families with children entering Kindergarten in the 2025–2026 school year!
Make sure your student is ready for school this fall by taking them to the Walk-In Clinic for Kindergarten Immunizations at Sangamon County department of Public health! If you can't make this opportunity please make sure to schedule a back to school physical for your student with your primary care physician.
🗓 Monday, May 5th
🕝 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Sangamon County Department of Public Health
2833 South Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL
No appointment needed—just walk in! Getting your child’s immunizations done early helps ensure a smooth start to the school year.


Mark your calendar !
Kindergarten preview night is coming! Kindergarten preview night is open to all families of children who turn 5 on or before September 1, 2025.
Find your child's school here: Click to use school locator


Firefly Families and staff, join us for our last Family and Community Engagement Meeting on Thursday, May 1st. We will discuss the final events for the 24-25 school year. Thank you


Congratulations to our April 28th, 2025, Firefly Students of the Week!!


Are you looking for an amazing summer experience for your student?! Camp Invention is returning for another fabulous week of discovery this summer! We are excited to bring the hands-on fun back to Lincoln Magnet! From designing a custom dashboard complete with a transmitter and receiver to uncovering the science behind optical illusions, there’s SO much fun in store. Camp is open to students in grades 1st - 6th from any district, and we’d love to have yours! Reach out to ccrow@sps186.org with any questions.
Here is a link to our flyer. Register at https://www.invent.org/program-search/camp-invention/il14/01564 #SummerFun


Firefly Families, join us for our last K.I.S.S. (Kids, Invite, Someone, Special) breakfast,
Muffins and Markers with Mum's.
When: Friday, April 25th
Where: Feitshans Elementary School in the Cafeteria, 1101 S 15th St
Time: 8:30 am-9:15 am
See the flyer for more details


Congratulations to our April 22nd, 2025, Firefly Students of the Week!!


Firefly Families, join us for our last K.I.S.S. (Kids, Invite, Someone, Special) breakfast,
Muffins and Markers with Mum's
When: Friday, April 25th
Where: Feitshans Elementary School in the Cafeteria
1101 S 15th St
Time: 8:30 am-9: 15 am
See the flyer for more details


NED's Resiliency Ride, is a character education program that centers around three important messages that have lifelong relevance: Never give up, Encourage others and Do your best. During the assembly, students will learn about the importance of these three life skills while also enjoying storytelling, magic, humor and yo-yo tricks.
www.theNEDshow.com/ned_program.html


Congratulations to our April 14th, 2025, Firefly Students of the Week!!


Dear Firefly Families, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for your continued support. We invite you to JOIN US for a family fun night at Skateland! Please remember that parents and guardians must accompany their students for this event. See the flyer for price details. As we approach the end of the school year, let’s come together and enjoy some fun before the year wraps up. I hope to see you all there! Warm regards,


Congratulations to our April 7th, 2025, Firefly Students of the Week!!
