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District 186 outlines summer programs, kindergarten prep and registration dates
Summary
At the July 21 board meeting District 186 highlighted successes in summer kindergarten camp (55 participants), summer meal locations (16 sites), in-person registration dates (Aug. 4–5) and upcoming orientation events, and announced a large back-to-school fair with dozens of vendors and free backpacks.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Springfield Public Schools District 186 presented several community-facing programs and logistics for families at the July 21 board meeting, including summer kindergarten camp results, a USDA summer-meal program, registration dates and a back-to-school fair.
Superintendent staff said 55 incoming kindergarten students completed the district’s camp program this summer. The district thanked partners including United Way, Horace Mann and the Community Foundation for Land of Lincoln for supporting the program.
District staff also described the 2025 Summer Meal Program: breakfast and lunch are free to…
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