Ridgely Elementary School

It’s That Time of Year Again! (click to see photos) The best day of the year is here—we’re thrilled to announce the finalists for the Horace Mann Educator of the Year, Administra...

Join us on March 14th by wearing blue and gold and/or crazy socks to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day!

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 ...

Check out our March Family Newsletter!

We have an EXCITING opportunity for YOU!!! We are thrilled to invite Dabble to our school for a Paint Night! Join us on Tuesday, March 25th, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. The painting...

Hey Ridgely Families! Our Dine to Donate event with Texas Roadhouse kicks off tomorrow! If you dine in on Tuesday, you’ll enjoy fun extras like face painting, balloon twisting, a...

Dear Ridgely Elementary Families, Your voice matters! We invite you to take the 5Essentials Survey to help us better understand our school’s strengths and areas for growth. You...

K-5 Families, please don't forget to return your APTT Night RSVP! We are excited for all of our families to join us to check on your students' progress and learn how to support wh...

Due to the snowy conditions District 186 will have an e-learning day Wednesday February 12, 2025. We will keep you informed as we continue to monitor the winter conditions, and m...

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Calling all 5th-grade families! As we move into the second half of the school year, we’re thrilled to invite you and your student to 6th Grade Preview Night at their future midd...

Due to the extreme temperatures District 186 will have an e-learning day Tuesday, January 21, 2025. We currently plan to resume in-person learning on Wednesday, January 22, 2025...

District 186 will be open for school on Friday, January 10, 2025. We look forward to seeing our students today for in person learning! As always during the winter season we enco...

Exciting news! YMCA Tennis is coming to Ridgely School this January! Sessions start on January 14th and will run every week from 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM . This is a great opportunit...

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🎉 We Want Your Feedback! 🎉 At District 186, we’re dedicated to creating welcoming schools and fostering strong family and community engagement. To help us grow, we’re inviting ...

The Ridgely Holiday Shop is the perfect opportunity for students to spread holiday cheer! Students can shop each day for thoughtful gifts for their family and friends. Parents are...

Project SEARCH Information Night | December 11,2024 5:00 p.m. @ Memorial MLearning Center , 228 W. Miller Street - Project Search is a unique program for students with intellec...

We are partnering with Texas Roadhouse – Springfield, IL to raise money for the school with a Frozen Roll Fundraiser. Pick up will be at Ridgely Elementary School on the follo...

Check out our November Family Newsletter!