TEXAS ROADHOUSE - DINE TO DONATE - Tuesday!!!!
Owen Marsh Elementary School
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 3pm-10pm
Tonight is also Texas Roadhouse's BACK TO SCHOOL BASH!
* FREE Bounce House
* FREE Rock Painting
* FREE Games
* Kona Ice Available for purchase
Join us Tuesday, September 1, 2026 to support Owen Marsch Elementary School. Valid for Dine in or To-Go orders. Supporters must add their itemized receipt to the mailbox located next to our front door and no less than
Owen Marsh Elementary School
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 - 3pm-10pm
Tonight is also Texas Roadhouse's BACK TO SCHOOL BASH!
* FREE Bounce House
* FREE Rock Painting
* FREE Games
* Kona Ice Available for purchase
Join us Tuesday, September 1, 2026 to support Owen Marsch Elementary School. Valid for Dine in or To-Go orders. Supporters must add their itemized receipt to the mailbox located next to our front door and no less than
Dear Owen Marsh Families,
September is Attendance Awareness Month, and as we begin a new school year, we want to highlight one of the simplest—and most powerful—ways we can help our students succeed: being at school every day and on time.
At Owen Marsh, we know that every day matters. Each school day is filled with important learning, classroom routines, conversations, friendships, and experiences that are difficult to recreate when a student is absent.
Regular attendance helps students:
📚 Stay on track academically and build new skills each day.
🧠 Develop strong learning habits and confidence.
🤝 Build relationships with teachers and classmates.
💚 Feel connected to their classroom and school community.
⏰ Develop responsibility and routines that will benefit them throughout their lives.
Even a few missed days can add up quickly. Missing just two days of school each month can result in approximately 20 missed days over the course of a school year. Those missed days mean missed instruction, practice, collaboration, and opportunities to grow.
Of course, we understand that children get sick and that there are times when an absence is necessary. Our goal is not to have students come to school when they are ill. Instead, we ask families to make regular, on-time attendance a priority whenever possible and to schedule appointments and vacations outside of the school day when you can.
Attendance is a partnership between home and school. If your family is experiencing challenges that are making it difficult for your child to attend school regularly or arrive on time, please reach out to us. We want to work with you and help remove barriers whenever we can.
Throughout September, we will be talking with our students about the importance of showing up, being ready to learn, and making every school day count.
Every Day Matters. Every Minute Matters. Every Student Matters.
Thank you for partnering with us to give our students the very best opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
With appreciation,
Mrs. Conaway
Principal
Owen Marsh Elementary School
September is Attendance Awareness Month, and as we begin a new school year, we want to highlight one of the simplest—and most powerful—ways we can help our students succeed: being at school every day and on time.
At Owen Marsh, we know that every day matters. Each school day is filled with important learning, classroom routines, conversations, friendships, and experiences that are difficult to recreate when a student is absent.
Regular attendance helps students:
📚 Stay on track academically and build new skills each day.
🧠 Develop strong learning habits and confidence.
🤝 Build relationships with teachers and classmates.
💚 Feel connected to their classroom and school community.
⏰ Develop responsibility and routines that will benefit them throughout their lives.
Even a few missed days can add up quickly. Missing just two days of school each month can result in approximately 20 missed days over the course of a school year. Those missed days mean missed instruction, practice, collaboration, and opportunities to grow.
Of course, we understand that children get sick and that there are times when an absence is necessary. Our goal is not to have students come to school when they are ill. Instead, we ask families to make regular, on-time attendance a priority whenever possible and to schedule appointments and vacations outside of the school day when you can.
Attendance is a partnership between home and school. If your family is experiencing challenges that are making it difficult for your child to attend school regularly or arrive on time, please reach out to us. We want to work with you and help remove barriers whenever we can.
Throughout September, we will be talking with our students about the importance of showing up, being ready to learn, and making every school day count.
Every Day Matters. Every Minute Matters. Every Student Matters.
Thank you for partnering with us to give our students the very best opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
With appreciation,
Mrs. Conaway
Principal
Owen Marsh Elementary School
Reminder: Today is an early dismissal day. Dismissal will be at 2:30
today.
Parents,
Thank you for your patience as we work through our new dismissal procedures. Our goal is to make car rider pick-up as quick, efficient, and stress-free as possible. We understand that there may be some challenges as we adjust to this new system, and we will continue to make changes as needed to improve the process.
If you prefer to park and walk to the school to pick up your student, we will have a Parent Pick-Up Line on the North side of the building, closest to Avon Drive. A staff member will be outside tomorrow to help direct parents. Please be prepared to provide your student’s name and grade level so we can call your child to the front for dismissal.
We also ask that parents please do not park on Avon Drive during dismissal. Parked vehicles make it difficult for cars to safely enter and exit the area and can create unnecessary congestion.
Again, we truly appreciate your patience, flexibility, and cooperation as we work to make dismissal as smooth and efficient as possible for everyone. Thank you for your continued support!
Thank you for your patience as we work through our new dismissal procedures. Our goal is to make car rider pick-up as quick, efficient, and stress-free as possible. We understand that there may be some challenges as we adjust to this new system, and we will continue to make changes as needed to improve the process.
If you prefer to park and walk to the school to pick up your student, we will have a Parent Pick-Up Line on the North side of the building, closest to Avon Drive. A staff member will be outside tomorrow to help direct parents. Please be prepared to provide your student’s name and grade level so we can call your child to the front for dismissal.
We also ask that parents please do not park on Avon Drive during dismissal. Parked vehicles make it difficult for cars to safely enter and exit the area and can create unnecessary congestion.
Again, we truly appreciate your patience, flexibility, and cooperation as we work to make dismissal as smooth and efficient as possible for everyone. Thank you for your continued support!
Parents,
Thank you for your patience as we work through our new dismissal procedures. Our goal is to make car rider pick-up as quick, efficient, and stress-free as possible. We understand that there may be some challenges as we adjust to this new system, and we will continue to make changes as needed to improve the process.
If you prefer to park and walk to the school to pick up your student, we will have a Parent Pick-Up Line on the North side of the building, closest to Avon Drive. A staff member will be outside tomorrow to help direct parents. Please be prepared to provide your student’s name and grade level so we can call your child to the front for dismissal.
We also ask that parents please do not park on Avon Drive during dismissal. Parked vehicles make it difficult for cars to safely enter and exit the area and can create unnecessary congestion.
Again, we truly appreciate your patience, flexibility, and cooperation as we work to make dismissal as smooth and efficient as possible for everyone. Thank you for your continued support!
Arrival Procedures< Dismissal Procedures, and Office Procedures for the 2026 - 2027 School Year.
Parents, please read over these procedures.
Car Riders will use the front parking lot (Avon Drive) for arrival and dismissal.
Buses and will use the back(Sharon Drive) parking lot.
Parents, please read over these procedures.
Car Riders will use the front parking lot (Avon Drive) for arrival and dismissal.
Buses and will use the back(Sharon Drive) parking lot.
⚾ FREE TICKETS FOR DISTRICT 186 FAMILIES!
The Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) is proud to call Springfield home for its inaugural season, and we’re excited to help our families experience the action!
As part of a special partnership with District 186, District 186 families have the opportunity to receive FREE tickets to select Thursday night WPBL games this season.
📅 Available Games:
Thursday, August 20
Thursday, August 27
Thursday, September 3
🎟️ Up to six tickets per family are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
To claim your tickets, simply complete this form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejd0rCj5WQU_SUHXfI1t2l0zOP95D7dnobbj3gVVJN6TH_AA/viewform?usp=dialog
Once your request is processed, tickets will be sent to the email address provided on the form.
We’re grateful to the WPBL for welcoming Springfield and partnering with District 186 to provide our students and families with this exciting opportunity to enjoy professional baseball right here in our community!
The Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) is proud to call Springfield home for its inaugural season, and we’re excited to help our families experience the action!
As part of a special partnership with District 186, District 186 families have the opportunity to receive FREE tickets to select Thursday night WPBL games this season.
📅 Available Games:
Thursday, August 20
Thursday, August 27
Thursday, September 3
🎟️ Up to six tickets per family are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
To claim your tickets, simply complete this form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejd0rCj5WQU_SUHXfI1t2l0zOP95D7dnobbj3gVVJN6TH_AA/viewform?usp=dialog
Once your request is processed, tickets will be sent to the email address provided on the form.
We’re grateful to the WPBL for welcoming Springfield and partnering with District 186 to provide our students and families with this exciting opportunity to enjoy professional baseball right here in our community!
We can't wait to see you TODAY!!!
Join us for the Community Back-to-School Celebration and get ready for an incredible start to the 2026-2027 school year!
Today, July 30th | 4:30–7:00 p.m.
Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe
3751 Imagineer Drive, Springfield, IL
Students, Families & Staff won't want to miss this FREE community event featuring:
✅ Over 90 community exhibitors with valuable resources and information
✅ Back to School Physicals available on-site
✅ Free school supplies (while supplies last)
✅ Free food and treats
✅ Family activities and so much more!
Whether you're looking for helpful resources, getting ready for the first day of school, or just wanting to connect with the community, there's something for everyone.
A huge thank you to our incredible community partners whose generosity and support have made this event possible. ❤
#WeAre186 #sps186 #BackToSchool #ourcommunity
Join us for the Community Back-to-School Celebration and get ready for an incredible start to the 2026-2027 school year!
Today, July 30th | 4:30–7:00 p.m.
Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe
3751 Imagineer Drive, Springfield, IL
Students, Families & Staff won't want to miss this FREE community event featuring:
✅ Over 90 community exhibitors with valuable resources and information
✅ Back to School Physicals available on-site
✅ Free school supplies (while supplies last)
✅ Free food and treats
✅ Family activities and so much more!
Whether you're looking for helpful resources, getting ready for the first day of school, or just wanting to connect with the community, there's something for everyone.
A huge thank you to our incredible community partners whose generosity and support have made this event possible. ❤
#WeAre186 #sps186 #BackToSchool #ourcommunity
Keep Kids in School Clinics -No Appointment Needed
District 186, in partnership with SIU Medicine and the Sangamon County Department of Public Health, is offering walk-in clinics to help families complete required school physicals and immunizations—no appointment necessary.
Wednesday, August 12
Matheny-Withrow Elementary School
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1200 S. Pope Ave., Springfield
School Physicals Only
Sangamon County Department of Public Health
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
2833 S. Grand Ave. E, Springfield
Immunizations Only
Get your child ready for a healthy, successful school year before the first day!
District 186, in partnership with SIU Medicine and the Sangamon County Department of Public Health, is offering walk-in clinics to help families complete required school physicals and immunizations—no appointment necessary.
Wednesday, August 12
Matheny-Withrow Elementary School
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1200 S. Pope Ave., Springfield
School Physicals Only
Sangamon County Department of Public Health
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
2833 S. Grand Ave. E, Springfield
Immunizations Only
Get your child ready for a healthy, successful school year before the first day!
Registration is Open!!!
Please register your children today!
All District 186 students must register every year. This is a quick process that allows the schools to know that your student is returning to District 186 so class lists and schedules can be created.
Online registration is available now-
Click here to register: https://186.springfield.k12.il.us/IS3/Registration/Main.php
Information: https://www.sps186.org/page/registration
Please register your children today!
All District 186 students must register every year. This is a quick process that allows the schools to know that your student is returning to District 186 so class lists and schedules can be created.
Online registration is available now-
Click here to register: https://186.springfield.k12.il.us/IS3/Registration/Main.php
Information: https://www.sps186.org/page/registration
Order your school supply kits today!
https://mwsupplycentral.com/product-category/schools/owen-marsh/
And here is the link to the school supply lists:
Looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference in the lives of students? Join us at the District 186 Career Fair on July 7 and learn more about the many opportunities available across our district.
📅 Tuesday, July 7, 2026
📍 District 186 Administrative Office, 3063 Fiat Avenue
Session 1: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Session 2: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
You don't have to wait until the career fair to apply. Visit https://www.sps186.org/o/sps/page/human-resources to view current openings and begin your application today!
📅 Tuesday, July 7, 2026
📍 District 186 Administrative Office, 3063 Fiat Avenue
Session 1: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Session 2: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
You don't have to wait until the career fair to apply. Visit https://www.sps186.org/o/sps/page/human-resources to view current openings and begin your application today!
The countdown to a new school year is on, and District 186 is excited to welcome students, families, staff, and community members to the 2nd Annual Community Back-to-School Event on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
The Community Back-to-School Event serves as a one-stop destination for families preparing for the upcoming school year while strengthening connections between schools, families, and the community.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe
Address: 3751 Imagineer Drive, Springfield, IL
We look forward to welcoming students, families, educators, and community members for an evening of fun, resources, and excitement as we kick off the 2026-2027 school year together.
The Community Back-to-School Event serves as a one-stop destination for families preparing for the upcoming school year while strengthening connections between schools, families, and the community.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe
Address: 3751 Imagineer Drive, Springfield, IL
We look forward to welcoming students, families, educators, and community members for an evening of fun, resources, and excitement as we kick off the 2026-2027 school year together.
We are still taking RSVP's for the family picnic this Friday, May 22nd.
https://forms.gle/zyrkGa6uagmzSJYXA
The attached flyer has an updated QR code as well.
****Please be advised that the picnic portion of the day will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. ***
Building tours will proceed regardless.
Here are the tour times:
12:00-12:20 - 1st grade & Piper families
12:10-12:30 - 2nd grade families
12:20-12:40 - 3rd grade & Doss families
12:30-12:50 - 4th grade families
12:40-12:50 - Kindergarten families
12:50-1:10 - 5th grade families
*If you have children in multiple grades, please pick one grade level time for your family to take a tour.
Panda Express Dine to Donate - All day on Wed. May 13.
10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Order online at PandaExpress.com or the App. enter code 3859859 in the fundraiser code box.
2585 Wabash Avenue Springfield IL
62704
(217) 726 - 9880
10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Order online at PandaExpress.com or the App. enter code 3859859 in the fundraiser code box.
2585 Wabash Avenue Springfield IL
62704
(217) 726 - 9880
Family Picnic / Open House
Please RSVP so we know you will be attending the Family Picnic & New Owen Marsh Open House.
This year, we are excited to offer an open house at the new elementary school from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., giving families an opportunity to walk through the building with their student and explore the new space together.
Families can gather in the green space/ playground area at the current Owen Marsh for the family picnic.
We will call for different grade levels to come over to the new Owen Marsh starting at 11:30 a.m. to walk through and view the new space.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe29P75nMUtmCXAsS87tKfm9FjJHIT6OydeCNq3UZ4cEwrhoQ/viewform
Please RSVP so we know you will be attending the Family Picnic & New Owen Marsh Open House.
This year, we are excited to offer an open house at the new elementary school from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., giving families an opportunity to walk through the building with their student and explore the new space together.
Families can gather in the green space/ playground area at the current Owen Marsh for the family picnic.
We will call for different grade levels to come over to the new Owen Marsh starting at 11:30 a.m. to walk through and view the new space.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe29P75nMUtmCXAsS87tKfm9FjJHIT6OydeCNq3UZ4cEwrhoQ/viewform
OME Families,
Join us on Wednesday, May 6, to celebrate Walk + Roll to School Day at Owen
Marsh!
Join us on Wednesday, May 6, to celebrate Walk + Roll to School Day at Owen
Marsh!
Parents, this was supposed to be sent out last week!
Order your shirts TODAY!!!!
2026 OME 5K in May
Event begins at 2pm on 5/3/2026 at OME. Shirt pickup will begin at 1pm. Registration cost is $8 per person. Please fill out a form for each individual who will be participating. Registration deadline to receive the event shirt on the day of the event is 4/27/26. Registrations received after 4/27/26 will receive their shirt the week after the event.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWb3BW40S9VhTJ6eXQxOnvHF5tyqDVA9fTfZ88WyeDnPwAvg/viewform
Order your shirts TODAY!!!!
2026 OME 5K in May
Event begins at 2pm on 5/3/2026 at OME. Shirt pickup will begin at 1pm. Registration cost is $8 per person. Please fill out a form for each individual who will be participating. Registration deadline to receive the event shirt on the day of the event is 4/27/26. Registrations received after 4/27/26 will receive their shirt the week after the event.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWb3BW40S9VhTJ6eXQxOnvHF5tyqDVA9fTfZ88WyeDnPwAvg/viewform
Please join us for this free event. RSVP to help us have an accurate amount of treats! This is for mom and their son(s). Only gentlemen that attend Owen Marsh please. There will be a photo booth, glow sticks & snacks. Come dance the night away. :)
RSVP Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11bo6S4-9L0YRxCI6QYjZxwtDzu2u3d-bZ2qt-9NZ6NQ/edit
RSVP Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11bo6S4-9L0YRxCI6QYjZxwtDzu2u3d-bZ2qt-9NZ6NQ/edit
No School - Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6th.
Everyone have a wonderful weekend!
Everyone have a wonderful weekend!
