Congratulations to @horacemann Educator of the Year- Mr. Jason Potter & Administrator of the Year - Mr. Jason Wind!
We are so proud to honor both of you for your contributions to District 186 and our community!

#connect186 #weare186

Congratulations to the final winners of our DonorsChoose Spring Funding Sweepstakes! We are proud to have funded 30 projects!

#donorschoose #classroomfunding

Congratulations to our week four winners!

Get your DonorsChoose project entered before April 11 for your chance to have it fully funded! Enter here: woobox.com/a6omyz?source=…

Today we’re thanking librarians for inspiring creativity and inspiration, as well as a lifelong love of reading. Visit the AASL page for resources and tag a librarian you know making a difference! ow.ly/lZlB50QYHEC #SLM

Let’s get your home and yard ready for spring with these preventative maintenance tips! Check them out: ow.ly/2t6N50QVOqK

Congratulations to our week three winners! We still have two weeks left in our sweepstakes, and we’ll announce more winners next Thursday. Get your DonorsChoose project entered before April 11 for your chance to have it fully funded! Enter here: ow.ly/WOSe50R4BWI

Tell us in the comments! #TeacherTalkWithHM

Spring is nature’s way of saying, “Let’s hit the road!” Make sure your car is ready by following our checklist: ow.ly/1axo50QVOhS

Congratulations to our week one winners! We still have four more weeks of our sweepstakes, and we’ll announce more winners next Thursday. Enter your DonorsChoose project before April 11 for your chance to get it fully funded! Enter here: ow.ly/uIGX50QTFwx

We’re offering no-cost “Women and Retirement: Your Future” webinars throughout the month of March! You’ll hear from top women at Horace Mann on how to overcome the retirement challenges women face. See the upcoming sessions and sign up here: ow.ly/bB2n50QIs78

The countdown is on! How many days until your #springbreak begins?

Our #DonorsChoose Funding Sweepstakes is LIVE! Enter your classroom project from now until 4/11 for a chance to get your project funded! Every Thursday during the sweepstakes, we’ll draw winners and fund at least $1,000 in DonorsChoose projects. Enter now: ow.ly/Awk850QJyLZ

School social workers make a difference every day through their dedication to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. Thanks for all that you do! For awareness resources, visit SSWAA page: ow.ly/RApx50QL5fR #ImpactInTheMaking #PearlsOfWisdom #SSWWeek2024

The countdown starts now! Only seven days until our #DonorsChoose Funding Sweepstakes kicks off. Set a reminder to enter and tell your friends!

For help setting up a DonorsChoose project, visit: ow.ly/gwqX50QJyBS

Our “Women and Retirement: Your Future” webinar is designed to empower women through financial education and help them confidently plan for their future. The webinar is no-cost and we’re offering multiple sessions throughout March. Sign up today: ow.ly/XUtk50QIs2M

Life insurance isn’t just a policy – it’s a way to say, “I love you.” #InsureYourLove

Your classroom might feature Harriet Tubman and Martin Luther King Jr., but how about Toussaint Louverture? Learn about this figure through Smithsonian Learning Lab’s exhibit on Atlantic Revolutions: ow.ly/VmhB50QAG8z #NMAAAHC #SmithsonianEDU #BlackHistory

Happy #PresidentsDay ! We love the view from our headquarters in Springfield, IL! Check out “Stories of Freedom” from our friends at the Old State Capitol, which is a great way to share Illinois history in your classrooms: ow.ly/riMK50QxqyW #AbeLincoln #teachers #educators

Black history is American history. Consider taking a virtual fieldtrip through the Smithsonian Learning Lab, where your students can interact with exhibits featuring objects, stories, and videos about Black history: ow.ly/50eQ50QAG3F #NMAAHC #SmithsonianEDU #BlackHistory

Happy #ValentinesDay ! Show your significant other you care by saying, “I have life insurance!” #InsureYourLove