What is Norway Day you might ask?
Norway Day is a Norwegian festival filled with Norwegian music, arts and crafts, an abundance of Norwegian history, genealogy, and delectable foods with the aroma and tastes of days gone by, but certainly not forgotten.
Norway Day is also the coming together of Norwegians and all Scandinavians from around the country to celebrate a unique way of life and a heritage abundantly rich in culture
Our very own Norwegian Lion, Mrs. Gleave, treated her students to a bit of her own cultural background today! Students tasted different treats and learned about different things from Norway! 🇳🇴 🦁


Today marked the final Making the Grade session of the school year. Throughout the program, students had the opportunity to meet with community mentors to discuss grades, attendance, goals, and plans for the future.
We are grateful to the students who participated and stayed committed to their growth throughout the year. We also want to sincerely thank our community mentors for investing their time, encouragement, and support into our students. Your willingness to connect, listen, and share your experiences has made a meaningful impact on the Northside.
We are grateful to the students who participated and stayed committed to their growth throughout the year. We also want to sincerely thank our community mentors for investing their time, encouragement, and support into our students. Your willingness to connect, listen, and share your experiences has made a meaningful impact on the Northside.


Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Lanphier Choir concert last night. Our students put in a lot of time and effort preparing for the performance, and we appreciate the opportunity for them to showcase their work.
A special thank you to Ms. Rockwell for her continued dedication to our students and music program.
A special thank you to Ms. Rockwell for her continued dedication to our students and music program.

Interested in joining the Lanphier/Southeast Golf Co-op Teams for the 2026-2027 school year? Check out the information in the graphics below regarding summer workouts, required paperwork, important dates, and practice information.
Girls Golf Coach: Tina Jannazzo
tjannazz@sps186.org
Boys Golf Coach: Katie Tanner
ktanner@sps186.org
Students should contact the coaches if they are interested in participating or if they need assistance with equipment. Summer workouts and official practices will begin soon, so now is a great time to get connected and prepare for the upcoming season.
See you on the greens!
Girls Golf Coach: Tina Jannazzo
tjannazz@sps186.org
Boys Golf Coach: Katie Tanner
ktanner@sps186.org
Students should contact the coaches if they are interested in participating or if they need assistance with equipment. Summer workouts and official practices will begin soon, so now is a great time to get connected and prepare for the upcoming season.
See you on the greens!


The Lanphier Boys Track & Field team continues to put in the work and it is showing. Congratulations to our athletes on another meet filled with personal bests, strong relay performances, and a Top 6 finish in Pole Vault by Kamarion Van.
Proud of the way these young men continue to compete and represent the NORTHSIDE!
PAWS UP! GO LIONS!
Proud of the way these young men continue to compete and represent the NORTHSIDE!
PAWS UP! GO LIONS!

These young women continue to prove that hard work, discipline, and determination matter. Competing at this level takes grit, confidence, and countless hours of preparation, and we could not be more proud of the way they represent the Northside.
Now, they are STATE BOUND.
Congratulations to Chelsea Turner, Jayla Smith, Terriona Bolden, and Alliyah Powell on qualifying for the IHSA State Track & Field Meet. We know they will compete with heart, speed, and NORTHSIDE PRIDE, and we cannot wait to cheer them on as they take the track against the best in Illinois.
PAWS UP! GO LIONS!
Photos courtesy of Kelly Turner
Now, they are STATE BOUND.
Congratulations to Chelsea Turner, Jayla Smith, Terriona Bolden, and Alliyah Powell on qualifying for the IHSA State Track & Field Meet. We know they will compete with heart, speed, and NORTHSIDE PRIDE, and we cannot wait to cheer them on as they take the track against the best in Illinois.
PAWS UP! GO LIONS!
Photos courtesy of Kelly Turner



Students in Ms. Hawkins' s class shared some sweet messages with Principal Miller before she departs at the end of the school year. Mrs. Miller loves all of her Lanphier students and appreciates the heartfelt thought that these students put into writing her!

We are so proud of our Senior Soccer Player! Way to go Maylin! PAWS UP!


Way to go to our Boys Track Team! Keep moving forward! PAWS UP!

We cannot wait to honor our Seniors! Please join us tonight!

Mrs. Hubbard and her senior students recently visited The Springfield Project Community Development & Coworking Space, also known as CAP 1908, for the fourth time this school year. During previous visits, students explored projects connected to entrepreneurship and innovation.
This visit focused on discovering more about Springfield’s history and culture through the city’s murals and public art. Students toured several murals throughout Springfield, discussed what they learned and observed, and returned to CAP 1908 for reflection and lunch together.
It was a great opportunity for students to learn more about the history, creativity, and stories found right here in their own hometown.
We would like to thank Mr. Jordan for his amazing photography skills that helped capture pictures of our students with the different murals around Springfield!
This visit focused on discovering more about Springfield’s history and culture through the city’s murals and public art. Students toured several murals throughout Springfield, discussed what they learned and observed, and returned to CAP 1908 for reflection and lunch together.
It was a great opportunity for students to learn more about the history, creativity, and stories found right here in their own hometown.
We would like to thank Mr. Jordan for his amazing photography skills that helped capture pictures of our students with the different murals around Springfield!








Yesterday we honored two outstanding seniors from Lanphier Baseball, Gabe Garcia and Kolby Helms, during Senior Night at Robin Roberts Stadium.
Thank you both for your dedication, leadership, and the pride you brought to the Northside throughout your careers as Lions. Your hard work and commitment to the program have not gone unnoticed, and we are proud to celebrate all you have accomplished.
Thank you to the families, teammates, coaches, and fans who came out to support our seniors on a beautiful evening for baseball. Once a Lion, always a Lion! 🦁⚾



Congratulations to our Girls Track team for a successful CS8 meet this week! We had a lot of great times and personal bests! We are proud of each and everyone of you and we love watching you cross the finish line! Keep working hard!

Our Boys track had a great showing at the City Track Meet this week at SSHS this week! Robert Meacham was named Man of the Meet! We are so proud of our Lions!🦁










Come support our Baseball team and Seniors today at 4:15 p.m.!

Please note the CITY MEET is POSTPONED until TOMORROW!

Lanphier students had an amazing experience yesterday with a very special guest, Lanphier alum Julio Barranzuela, Class of 1995. In timely fashion with Cinco de Mayo, our Spanish students learned salsa from Julio, now the owner of Salsa 29. He teaches salsa dancing across the United States and shared how dance can promote health, education, and cultural connection while bringing energy and fun to the classroom. We are always proud to welcome alumni back into our building and grateful to Julio for sharing his time, talent, and passion with our students. Once a Lion, always a Lion! 🦁









Today, a group of freshmen and sophomores were selected to visit the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois!
These students were recognized for their excellent behavior and strong academic performance.
They represented Lanphier with pride and had an amazing time exploring and learning together. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication!
Keep up the great work!
#LanphierPride #StudentSuccess









We are so thankful for Katie Hageman and her team from Horace Mann, who brought their Hootie Cart today to Lanphier! They helped celebrate our staff for Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you so much for our treats!

Please note- Lanphier student parking will be changing for 2026-27.
Keep this information in mind for August 2026!
Keep this information in mind for August 2026!

