5 Places In Springfield To Have A Special Back-To-School Dinner

These family-friendly restaurants are sure to be a hit with kids and parents alike!

5 Things To Do In Springfield Before The Kids Go Back To School

Make new memories, spend time as a family and check out all that our community has to offer before the end of summer.

Illinois Student Discipline Law Amended, Lawmakers Look To Fix Reforms

With attacks on school personnel increasing, new legislation requires state officials to provide guidance to Illinois' 852 school districts.

Back To School: Springfield 2023-24 School Calendar

District 186 students return to the classroom on Aug. 21 and here's a look at key dates and breaks for the upcoming school year.

Rep. La Shawn Ford pushes for free test prep help for IL students

Measure would help minority and low income students better access test prep programs

Springfield Public Schools: Springfield Ball Charter School 2-22-22 Dance Party & Caller #22 Pizza Party

Springfield Ball Charter celebrated 2-22-22 with a fun zoom dance party. After the dancing, teachers were invited to call in to the prin ...

Springfield Public Schools: Congratulations To The LMS/SBCS 8th Grade Boys Basketball Sectional Champs!

LMS/SBCS 8th grade boys basketball has advanced in the the journey to State by winning their Sectional Series against Quincy St. Peter. ...

Springfield Public Schools: Ball Charter Student Artwork Featured At The African American History Museum

Happy Black History Month! Congratulations to Ball Charter Student, Keilyn H., whose artwork was recognized at the Delta Sigma Theta Pre ...

Judge Blocks School Mask Mandate, Voids COVID-19 Emergency Orders

Gov. J.B. Pritzker asked for an immediate appeal of a temporary restraining order limiting school testing, quarantine and mask requirements.

Springfield Public Schools: Ball Charter Scholastic Arts Award Recognition

Congratulations to the following SBCS Scholastic Art Awards Recipients:

Springfield Public Schools: THE SBCS LOTTERY APPLICATION DEADLINE IS QUICKLY APPROACHING

Why apply? - K - 8th means siblings stay together longer

Springfield Public Schools: 8th Grade Boys Basketball (1/18)

The 8th grade boys basketball game has been cancelled for tonight. We are still planning to celebrate our 8th grade basketball players a ...

Springfield Public Schools: Springfield Ball Charter School December Students Of The Month

The following students were nominated by their classroom teachers for DEMONSTRATING KINDNESS during the month of December. Congratulatio ...

Springfield Public Schools: 7th Grade Boys Basketball Practice Has Been Canceled (1/13)

Tonight's practice for 7th grade boys basketball has been canceled for this evening. There will be no practice Friday or over the weekend.

Springfield Public Schools: Thursday's (1/13) 8th Grade Volleyball Game

Thursday's 8th grade volleyball game will be played at SHG's East Campus to give teams more space to practice social distancing. game ti ...

Springfield Public Schools: 7th Grade Boys Basketball

Tonight's 7th grade boys basketball game against Blessed Sacrament has been cancelled. The 9th grade game will still be played. Please m ...

Springfield Public Schools: Springfield Ball Charter School Virtual Open House 1/12/22

Topic: Springfield Ball Charter Virtual Open House Meeting ID: 894 9057 0736 Passcode: 633770

Springfield Public Schools: Thursday's (1/13) Boys Basketball Game

Thursday's Boys Basketball game against East St. Louis Lincoln has been cancelled!

Springfield Public Schools: SPRINGFIELD BALL CHARTER SCHOOL IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS THROUGH 1/31/22

Why apply? - K - 8th means siblings stay together longer

Springfield Public Schools: Updated Boys Basketball Schedule

See the attached schedule

Springfield Public Schools: Changes To This Week's (12/20-12/24) Volleyball Practice Schedule

Please click on the link below to access this week's revised sports schedule.

Springfield Public Schools: Congratulations To SBCS/LMS 6th Grade Volleyball Team

Claire A.

Springfield Public Schools: Boys Basketball Game Cancelled!

Tomorrow's Boys Basketball Game at Lincoln JHS has been cancelled. Please check with you coaches for further information.

College Financial Aid Applications In Springfield Area: Compare To IL

See how FAFSA applications changed for Springfield area high schools.

Springfield Public Schools: Ball Charter October Students Of The Month

The following students were nominated by their classroom teachers for BEING RESPONSIBLE during the month of October. Congratulations to ...

Rep. Murphy, UIS to Host College Information Night

Murphy & UIS to host a free information session for families and students to learn about the college admissions and financial aid process.

Springfield Public Schools: CONGRATULATIONS SBCS HONOR ROLL STUDENTS

Congratulations to all Ball Charter Middle-Level students for completing the first quarter of the school year, completely in person. We ...

Springfield Public Schools: 11/6 & 12/4 FREE COVID CLINIC HOSTED BY BALL CHARTER

See the latest announcement from Springfield Public Schools.

Anonymous Helpline To Report School Concerns Launches Statewide

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the hotline, Safe2Help Illinois, would prioritize mental health, campus violence and bullying via app or text.

Springfield Public Schools: Congratulations To The 2021-22 LMS/BCS Leopards Cheer Squads

8th Grade team!

Springfield Public Schools: Ball Charter September Students Of The Month

The following students were nominated by their classroom teachers for DEMONSTRATING RESPECT during the month of September. Congratulatio ...

Springfield Public Schools: SBCS Picture Day

SBCS Picture Day is Friday, October 1st. Information to purchase pictures has been emailed by Lifetouch and sent home in Wednesday folde ...

Springfield Public Schools: Cross Country Practice Update

The original calendar that was given out to cross country runners says that there will be team practice on Labor Day.

Springfield Public Schools: Good Work Running Leopards!

Congratulations to the Leopards Cross Country Team, who started the season with a very successful meet at Lincoln Park yesterday.

21 IL School Districts Placed On Probation For Disregarding Masks

The Illinois State Board of Education said 21 school districts have been or currently are on probation for disregarding the mask mandate.

Springfield Public Schools: Welcome Back, Ball Charter Students!

The SBCS staff is excited to welcome our students on August 16th for our first day of the new school year! Here are a few reminders abou ...

Springfield Public Schools: BALL CHARTER 2021 - 2022 CLASS LISTS

For increased security, Ball Charter will not be posting class lists on our public website. Please login to the infosystem, using your p ...

Pritzker Has No Authority To Issue School Mask Mandate: Lawsuit

According to the lawsuit filed by a downstate attorney who has a history of suing the governor, Pritzker 'constantly gaslights' the public.

Springfield Public Schools: Eligibility Guidelines And Contract For Fall 2021 Athletics

District #186 has established eligibility guidelines for middle school athletics and extracurricular activities that focus on academics.

Springfield Public Schools: School Physicals And Immunization Clinic Information

Please note the following information regarding registration and school physicals and immunization clinics for the 2021-22 school year.