The first weekly activities/events/practice bulletin of the year! Go Generals!
7th and 8th Grade Volleyball open gym for Sunday 9/6 will now be from 11:30-1:30 please enter/exit at the side doors by the 1900 parking lot. Have a great weekend!
Sports Updates:
Cross Country has been CANCELLED.
Softball there will be a short recognition for 8th grade softball players at Lawless Park at 5:45 under the pavillion. If able come out and support our GMS girls!
Baseball still on at Scheels 7:00PM
Cross Country has been CANCELLED.
Softball there will be a short recognition for 8th grade softball players at Lawless Park at 5:45 under the pavillion. If able come out and support our GMS girls!
Baseball still on at Scheels 7:00PM
Attention GMS families and athletic supporters. TODAY's XC meet @ Glenwood has been CANCELLED due to heat. As of now the Softball game is still on.
UPDATE Tonight's baseball game vs. Lincoln Jr. High has been canceled.
Today's GMS/FMS baseball game at Scheels has been moved to a 6:00PM start time at Scheels Field 6 due to heat.
Good evening, General parents just wanted to inform you that sixth grade girls basketball tryouts will be the next three days from 5 PM to 645 during this time seventh and eighth grade girls may participate as an open gym. This is open to any girl if you are a sixth grader and can't attend and want to play basketball this year please let Mr. Goss know during the school day or via email. Thank you and sorry for the late notice. Go generals!
We apologize that the parent drop-off information link was not working properly in our earlier communication. We appreciate your patience and understanding!
The working link is now available here: Morning Procedure
Thank you for your partnership as we prepare for an exciting first day of school. We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow! Have a wonderful first day, and here’s to a great start to the 2026–27 school year! 🎉📚
Good morning, today's GMS/FMS middle school baseball game at Riverton has been canceled due to rain.
Cross Country Season is approaching!
Workouts continue next week the week of Aug 17-21.
Monday: 8 to 9AM Meet at the Tennis Courts @ Washington Park
Tuesday: 8 to 9AM Meet at the Tennis Courts @ Washington Park
Wednesday 8 to 9AM AT GRANT for uniform pick-up!
Thursday: 8 to 9AM Meet at the Tennis Courts @ Washington Park
It is not to late to join! If you can't make it and want to join the team email Coach Lee at jlee3@sps186.org
P.S. Get Registered for School if you have not!
⚾ 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!
Register Today! This is a friendly reminder that registration is open always online at any time. Please register your students as soon as possible so we can finalize schedules for your student. If you don't plan on attending GMS this upcoming school year please call and let us know and get registered at your new school. Any questions call 217-525-3170. We appreciate your support and are looking forward to a great school year
REMINDER Fall Sports Tryout info & SPORTS PHYSICALS
Baseball Tryouts for the Grant/Franklin Middle School Co-Op team will begin on Monday August 3 from 9 AM- 11 AM at Scheels Sports Park Field #6.
Reach out to Coach Brett Troemper (brettt@sps186.org) with questions.
Cross Country workouts, OPEN TO ALL GMS kids, starts Monday August 3 and run through Thursday from 8AM to 9:15AM. Meet at the Washington Park Tennis Courts. Open to any GMS student regardless of experience.
Reach out to Coach Justin Lee (jlee3@sps186.org) with questions.
Attached to the email version of this is several flyers for reduced price sports physical clinics coming up! Athletes must have a sports physical yearly.
Baseball Tryouts for the Grant/Franklin Middle School Co-Op team will begin on Monday August 3 from 9 AM- 11 AM at Scheels Sports Park Field #6.
Reach out to Coach Brett Troemper (brettt@sps186.org) with questions.
Cross Country workouts, OPEN TO ALL GMS kids, starts Monday August 3 and run through Thursday from 8AM to 9:15AM. Meet at the Washington Park Tennis Courts. Open to any GMS student regardless of experience.
Reach out to Coach Justin Lee (jlee3@sps186.org) with questions.
Attached to the email version of this is several flyers for reduced price sports physical clinics coming up! Athletes must have a sports physical yearly.
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
Fall Sports Tryout info & SPORTS PHYSICALS
Softball continues tomorrow 7/28 8:00-10:00AM @ Lawless Park
Baseball Tryouts for the Grant/Franklin Middle School Co-Op team will begin on August 3 from 9 AM- 11 AM at Scheels Sports Park.
Reach out to Coach Brett Troemper (brettt@sps186.org) with questions.
Cross Country workouts OPEN TO ALL start next week August 3 and run Mon through Thur from 8AM to 9:15AM. Meet at the Washington Park Tennis Courts. Open to any GMS student regardless of experience.
Reach out to Coach Justin Lee (jlee3@sps186.org) with questions.
Attached to the email version of this is several flyers for reduced price sports physical clinics coming up! Athletes must have a sports physical yearly.
Softball continues tomorrow 7/28 8:00-10:00AM @ Lawless Park
Baseball Tryouts for the Grant/Franklin Middle School Co-Op team will begin on August 3 from 9 AM- 11 AM at Scheels Sports Park.
Reach out to Coach Brett Troemper (brettt@sps186.org) with questions.
Cross Country workouts OPEN TO ALL start next week August 3 and run Mon through Thur from 8AM to 9:15AM. Meet at the Washington Park Tennis Courts. Open to any GMS student regardless of experience.
Reach out to Coach Justin Lee (jlee3@sps186.org) with questions.
Attached to the email version of this is several flyers for reduced price sports physical clinics coming up! Athletes must have a sports physical yearly.
Sports Updates
Today's 7th/8th Volleyball open gym has been CANCELLED.
TOMORROW 7/27: Softball Tryouts for 6th-8th graders at Lawless Park is now at 8AM due to the heat.Please bring plenty of water and your softball equipment!!
Today's 7th/8th Volleyball open gym has been CANCELLED.
TOMORROW 7/27: Softball Tryouts for 6th-8th graders at Lawless Park is now at 8AM due to the heat.Please bring plenty of water and your softball equipment!!
Due to the forecasted extreme heat expected on July 27/28th later in the day, softball tryouts have been moved to an earlier time.
July 27 & 28
⏰ NEW TRYOUT TIME: 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.
Lawless Park (1500 N. 11th St.)
Athletes should come prepared with: Plenty of water & their softball gear and equipment.
See you at 8 am!
July 27 & 28
⏰ NEW TRYOUT TIME: 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.
Lawless Park (1500 N. 11th St.)
Athletes should come prepared with: Plenty of water & their softball gear and equipment.
See you at 8 am!
🚨 IMPORTANT TIME CHANGE | Middle School Softball Tryouts
Due to the forecasted extreme heat expected on July 27/28th later in the day, softball tryouts have been moved to an earlier time.
July 27 & 28
⏰ NEW TRYOUT TIME: 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.
Lawless Park (1500 N. 11th St.)
Athletes should come prepared with: Plenty of water & their softball gear and equipment.
See you at 8 am!
Due to the forecasted extreme heat expected on July 27/28th later in the day, softball tryouts have been moved to an earlier time.
July 27 & 28
⏰ NEW TRYOUT TIME: 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.
Lawless Park (1500 N. 11th St.)
Athletes should come prepared with: Plenty of water & their softball gear and equipment.
See you at 8 am!
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!
Reminder that volleyball open gyms for 7th & 8th graders this upcoming school year is every Sunday from 2-4pm through July! Enter at the 1900 side doors.