Graham Elementary

05/13/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO RSVP! 🚨

Don't miss out on our Painting & Planning F.A.C.E. event! Today is the absolute final day to secure your spot for next Thursday, May 21st.

We have 50 delicious Chick-fil-A sandwiches donated and ready for those who sign up—make sure your name is on the list before the link closes tonight! 🥪🎨

👇 RSVP NOW: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVZXhGsCaQzKhvrWDpP-q12-ME5rtGRWJZ99keajVFOa2Vww/viewform

05/11/2026

Scholastic Book Fair!

05/08/2026

04/29/2026

🎨 Painting & Planning: Shape Our Future!
Join us for an evening of creativity and collaboration at Graham Elementary! We are bringing families, teachers, and community partners together to get creative with fun painting kits while helping us shape the 2026–2027 school year.

Your voice is vital! We’ll be reviewing and updating our Home and School Compact—the partnership agreement that supports our students' success.

📅 Event Details:
When: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: Graham Elementary Cafeteria (900 W Edwards St.)

🍽️ Dinner & RSVP:
We are currently working to arrange a donated warm meal for all attendees!

Important: Please RSVP by Monday, May 18th. Meals will only be available for those who confirm their attendance by the deadline.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP TODAY: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVZXhGsCaQzKhvrWDpP-q12-ME5rtGRWJZ99keajVFOa2Vww/viewform?usp=header

📞 Questions?
Contact Hope Pitts at (217) 525-3220 or email [email protected].

We can’t wait to see your masterpieces and hear your ideas! 🖌️✨

04/21/2026

Please join us and celebrate our 3rd-5th Grade Spring Concert, “Vivo”! 🎶 tomorrow Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 at 1:15pm at Graham Elementary School in the gym. We invite all families and friends to come out and support our amazing All Star students as they bring music to life. ✨

When: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Where: Graham Elementary School in the gym
Time: 1:15pm
Who: 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Students

03/27/2026

Happy Friday! Just a reminder we do have an early dismissal at 2pm today!

03/27/2026

Attention all incoming Kindergarteners! Beat the Rush!
1. Schedule an eye examination with an eye doctor. Bard Optical is a vision provider for all Medicaid plans. As of today they are booked into November.
2. Schedule a school physical and immunizations.
3. Schedule a dental examination.

Eye examination reports, school physical forms, up-to-date immunization records and dental reports are due on August 24.

We are looking forward to meeting our incoming Kindergarten students during Kindergarten Preview Night on April 28 at 6 PM!

Mark your calendar ! Kindergarten preview night is coming! Kindergarten preview night is open to all children who turn 5 on or before September 1, 2026.

🏫 Join us as we open our doors to give you a sneak peek into the wonderful world of kindergarten at our schools. From exciting classrooms to dedicated teachers, we're excited to showcase all the amazing opportunities that await your little ones.

When : Tuesday April 28, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Open to all children who turn 5 on or before September 1, 2026.

Hosted at all District 186 Elementary Schools.

Call (217)525-3011 for information
Click here to find your boundary school https://schoollocator.mapomatix.com/district/1737080/

03/26/2026

Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow Friday, March 27th, we will be having an early dismissal at 2pm!
Spring break starts March 30th-April 19th.

03/20/2026

Our Reading Night was a huge success! 📚✨ Families enjoyed exploring our Book Fair and visiting a variety of fun stations that made reading come to life.

A big thank you to iHop for providing a delicious dinner. It was the perfect addition to a wonderful evening! 🥞💙

We appreciate everyone who joined us and helped make the night so special!

03/19/2026

Today was one for the books! 📚✨

Our staff and students had so much fun dressing up as their favorite book characters! From classic storybook favorites to modern-day heroes, creativity was on full display throughout our school.

We love seeing our students bring stories to life and celebrate the joy of reading in such a fun and memorable way. ❤️📖

Don’t forget tonight is our Reading Night! We hope to see you all from 6-7:30pm!