Ridgely Elementary School

For the 3rd year in a row, Ridgely Elementary Bulldogs proudly participated in the Illinois State Fair Postcard Contest—a tradition that holds a special place in our hearts! CLI...

Check out our April Family Newsletter!

Get ready to celebrate our amazing teachers May 5th–9th with a week full of fun, treats, and well-deserved appreciation! They go above and beyond every day—now it’s our turn to sh...

Summer Scope Information Dates : Monday, June 9, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025 Closed June 19th and July 4th Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Locations: Lindsay Eleme...

Is your child getting ready to start kindergarten but has had little to no preschool experience? Camp Kindergarten is a free, four-week readiness program designed just for them! F...

Pre-K students and families, check out the details below for our "Week of the Young Child" celebration next week!

Join us for a fun-filled evening at Ridgely Elementary's Skate Night on April 10th from 5:30-7:30 PM at Skateland! This is a great opportunity for families to come together, enjoy...

It’s That Time of Year Again! (click to see photos) The best day of the year is here—we’re thrilled to announce the finalists for the Horace Mann Educator of the Year, Administra...

Join us on March 14th by wearing blue and gold and/or crazy socks to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day!

Mark your calendar ! Kindergarten preview night is coming! Kindergarten preview night is open to all families of children who turn 5 on or before September 1, 2025. Find your ...

Check out our March Family Newsletter!

We have an EXCITING opportunity for YOU!!! We are thrilled to invite Dabble to our school for a Paint Night! Join us on Tuesday, March 25th, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. The painting...

Hey Ridgely Families! Our Dine to Donate event with Texas Roadhouse kicks off tomorrow! If you dine in on Tuesday, you’ll enjoy fun extras like face painting, balloon twisting, a...

Dear Ridgely Elementary Families, Your voice matters! We invite you to take the 5Essentials Survey to help us better understand our school’s strengths and areas for growth. You...

K-5 Families, please don't forget to return your APTT Night RSVP! We are excited for all of our families to join us to check on your students' progress and learn how to support wh...

Due to the snowy conditions District 186 will have an e-learning day Wednesday February 12, 2025. We will keep you informed as we continue to monitor the winter conditions, and m...

Check out our February Family Newsletter!

Calling all 5th-grade families! As we move into the second half of the school year, we’re thrilled to invite you and your student to 6th Grade Preview Night at their future midd...

Due to the extreme temperatures District 186 will have an e-learning day Tuesday, January 21, 2025. We currently plan to resume in-person learning on Wednesday, January 22, 2025...

District 186 will be open for school on Friday, January 10, 2025. We look forward to seeing our students today for in person learning! As always during the winter season we enco...