
Springfield Public Schools District 186 is open today, Friday, January 19, 2024.
Please note that with the cold temperatures & snow we have been experiencing we want to remind everyone to travel safe and make sure your student is bundled up and dressed appropriately. It is important that we work together to make sure students are prepared to go to school in cold weather.
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The first informational meeting will be held this Thursday, January 18th right after school from 3:30 - 4:30 in Room 107. Parents will need to provide transportation for students at 4:30 if they stay on this day.
Any student interested in trying out for the cheerleading squad should attend this meeting. There will be more information to come about tryouts and practices.
Mrs. Latrice Sanders will be the head cheerleading squad coach. Please email her with any questions at latricesanders2001@gmail.com.

No Basketball Practice today.
This Thursday, Jan. 18th will be an open gym. 5:00 - 6:00
First official basketball practice & meeting will be Monday, Jan. 22. 5:00 - 6:00

In anticipation of exceptionally cold temperatures expected tomorrow morning and a water main break that is still under repair at Jefferson Middle School, Springfield Public School District 186 will have an e-learning day on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. ALL District 186 schools will have an e-learning day on January 16th. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our utmost priority, and we thank you for your understanding as we collectively navigate through these weather challenges. Based on the weather forecast we anticipate being in school on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
We have enacted our E-Learning day plan that allows students to receive asynchronous instruction at home, in lieu of using the District’s five extra days that have historically been added to the end of the school year.
To learn more about District 186’s E-Learning plan visit our E-Learning webpage - https://www.sps186.org/page/e-learning-information


Just a friendly reminder, that we are still having our Family Wellness Event tonight from 6:00 - 7:30 in the gym! We know it's cold, but please come out if you can!


Owen Marsh is starting our very first Basketball Teams for Grades 4 & 5.
Is your child interested in playing? Can you provide transportation?
We might also create a Car Pool list, please answer yes below, if you would be willing to provide transportation for other students if needed.
Please sign up on this google form:
https://forms.gle/1zNVUfUAttpTMnqs8
This Thursday, January 4th will be an open gym. We want students with serious interest in playing to attend. The open gym will be from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
We will run some drills and skills and this will help us determine how many students are truly interested and will also have the transportation to attend.
Here is a rough outline of the season:
Practices will be held in the Month of January: Dates and times are TBD
Games will be held on week nights starting in February until Spring Break. (Schedule will be coming soon.)


If anyone has old newspaper they want to donate to the art room, that would be great! They are working on Still Life collages and could use some.

OME Calendar of Events - Pages 2 and 3



Check out some Lincoln Library Upcoming Events.


Last Chance to Buy! Owen Marsh Apparel Store closes today!


Please join us for a P.T.O. Meeting this Thursday, Dec, 7. at 6:30 p.m.


We were notified by First Student that due to a higher than normal shortage of bus drivers today, there will be buses ruing late to their scheduled bus stop. Please monitor your student's bus stops.
Also, all changes to buses have been entered into the First View App. You can use this app to track your student's bus and be informed of any bus number changes. We appreciate your patience and cooperation this morning.

Tomorrow is Picture Re-Take Day and Group Pictures will also be taken.
Boys and Girls Club, Girl Scouts, Girls on the Run, SCOPE, Student Council, &
Starter Strings


We are so very excited to share with you the progress we have made over the past 3 years.
We continue to close the achievement gap. We were only 0.1 point away from being recognized as Exemplary which is the top 10% of schools in the entire state of Illinois.
Owen Marsh teachers and faculty are AMAZING!
We will continue to work as hard as we can to get to that next level.
OME Pride!!!
If you would like to see the entire Illinois School Report Card for Owen Marsh Elementary click here. https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/school.aspx?source=profile&Schoolid=510841860252026


Trick or Treat at the Governor's Mansion


First Student Bus Company Trunk or Treat


SPECIAL EDUCATION
MEET & GREET 2023
4:00-6:00 pm
November 13
Families and Educators:
Please join us for an Open House to meet and connect with
Special Education Administration and Leadership Teams.


Springfield Police Department Annual Halloween Safety Event


District 186 is excited to offer begin an after school Beginning Band Program for 5th grade students. Interested families will need to attend an information meeting for an opportunity to sign up and sign student/ parent contract.
Meeting Location: Springfield High School Band room
When : Thursday, Oct. 5 6-6:30pm
Email Amy Minch with any questions - amuir@sps186.org