School Programs Close to Wrapping Up Summer, Gear Up for Fall

The Springfield District 186 Board of Education hears updates on band camp and Camp Kindergarten, thanks staff and community partners for a full slate of summer programs, and promotes back-to-school registration, physicals, and a major supply and resource event. The board also approves a revised 2026–2027 calendar that keeps school in session on Election Day while adjusting winter break and announces key dates for the start of the school year. 7mins

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Monday, July 20th, 2026
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Board of Education Meeting: July 20, 2026
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  • Superintendent Jordan highlighted a one-week band camp at Jefferson Middle School where music staff supported students of varying experience levels and culminated in a performance.
  • Superintendent Jordan celebrated Camp Kindergarten graduates’ readiness for school and thanked district staff, community partners, and students for successfully concluding most summer programs.
  • Superintendent Jordan reminded families to complete annual student registration, obtain required school and sports physicals, and attend an upcoming back-to-school event offering school supplies, resources, and activities for district students.
  • Superintendent Jordan explained that the Board approved a revised 2026–2027 school calendar so students would attend school on Election Day and begin winter break on December 23, while ensuring eligible student voters had flexibility to access the polls.
  • President Austin announced the date of the next board meeting, highlighted key upcoming back-to-school events and registration dates, and noted that a Freedom of Information report was attached to the board materials.
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