Wilcox Elementary School

Want to make a big impact in just one hour a month? Join our expanding Real Men Read program! Volunteer to read to 1st or 3rd graders and inspire young minds. It’s easy—books and ...

We are thrilled to once again offer an after-school Beginning Band Program for students currently enrolled in 5th grade! The band program will run Tuesdays & Thursday nights fro...

We will see everyone back on Tuesday, September 3rd. Enjoy your holiday weekend!

👋🏾👋🏿👋🏻 Important Reminder for Parents and Guardians Download the District 186 App!👋🏾👋🏿👋🏻 On your device download the District 186 App on Google Play or the Apple App Store! This...

Level Up, 186—We’re Just Getting Started! Click Here for Photos The first day of the 2024-2025 school year is here, and our incredible staff is ready and excited to welcome ou...

District 186 Families, To better prepare and focus our students, and to ensure the safety and emotional well-being of both students and staff, District 186 has proudly made the...

Click here to see a list of important dates to know for this school year. This document will be available at Unpack the Backpack (8/15, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.) and will be sent home in...

Unpack the Backpack! Join us on Thursday, August 15th, 5:30 to 6:30 pm. This will be your chance to meet your teacher, see your classroom, and drop off school supplies. Let's help...

As we recently welcomed back Graham Elementary and Southern View Elementary, our two balanced calendar schools, and look forward to upcoming registration and beginning of the scho...

Make sure to download the District 186 App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. This will help you stay updated on your child’s school and the latest news and events fro...

We are looking forward to the upcoming 2024 - 2025 school year! Click here to see each grade level's supply list. Mrs. Filipiak & Ms. Kris will be back in the office beginning Mo...

Click Here to learn more about Summer Programs

Attention Parents and Guardians! Make sure to call your primary care doctor and schedule your back-to-school physicals and immunizations ASAP. Here's why it's important: H...

***All Schools are closed on 6/19 and 7/4*** Schools with a * are closed on July 5th Meals are free to anyone under 18 years of age. Meals will be required to be eaten in th...

Join us for this Wilcox tradition!

Ring-a-ling! You could hear the bells ringing loud and clear as the 2024 retirees gathered at the Inn at 835 for a heartfelt retirement ceremony. Superintendent Jennifer Gill and ...

Last night was a night of honor, appreciation, and heartfelt applause as the Council for Exceptional Children Springfield IL Chapter 102 recognized 11 outstanding students and 8 d...

What a magical evening at the Horace Mann Educator and Administrator of the Year reception! Held on the stunning patio by the serene pond, it was the perfect backdrop to honor our...

Happy National Lunchroom Hero Day! Today, we raise our forks and give a big shoutout to our amazing lunchroom heroes who keep our bellies happy and our energy up! Whether it'...

Wilcox Elementary Students Shine Bright in Their Martin Luther King Jr. Play! (Click to see photos) What an incredible afternoon at Wilcox Elementary! Our talented students took...