Jefferson Middle School

Tryouts for baseball are August 4th and 5th from 4 pm - 6 pm at SSHS High School Baseball Field | Taylor Ave. Any questions contact Coach Tim Rhodes - 217-553-4795

We’re excited to welcome your child to middle school this fall! To help ease the transition and build confidence for the year ahead, we’re inviting incoming 6th grade students t...

District #186 will be hosting a Back to School event on July 31, 2025 from 3-7pm, at the District Office at 3063 Fiat Avenue. There will be two community groups at this event off...

First Annual District 186 Back to School Event—a celebration of connection, support, and community as we kick off the 2025–2026 school year together! Thursday, July 31st 3...

All District 186 students must register every year. This is a quick process where you update or validate the information from the previous year within minutes. This allows the s...

Good news for JMS families! Students will not need to purchase school supplies for the 2025–2026 school year. All materials needed for success will be provided by the school. E...

See the full list of summer programs offered at District 186 Schools & in our community this summer: CLICK HERE FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS

16 District 186 schools will provide meals through the Summer Food Service Program this year. Free Breakfast and Lunch will be served to children 18 years of age and younger at al...

Bells were ringing loud and clear as this year’s Class of 2025 District 186 retirees celebrated at a retirement party tonight at the Inn at 835. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS Superinte...

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS . Last night, we had the honor of celebrating our 2025 Horace Mann Educator of the Year and Administrator of the Year finalists and winners at a beautiful...

What a show-stopping night at Sangamon Auditorium! CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS Family, friends, and community members packed the house for an unforgettable evening of music, talent, a...

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...

Get ready for an unforgettable night of music! Join us for the All-City Music Festival on Tuesday, April 8 at Sangamon Auditorium , where the incredible voices and talents o...

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...

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...

🎉 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 ...

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...

Today, students from across District 186 attended the Central Illinois Building Trades Career Day, a dynamic, hands-on event that highlights career opportunities in the Union Buil...