We hope everyone is having an amazing summer filled with sunshine, fun, and plenty of reading adventures!

Whether you're exploring new worlds through books, revisiting old favorites, or reading together as a family, every page helps build a lifelong love of learning.

Check out these simple tips for encouraging your child to read throughout the summer. A few minutes each day can make a big difference!

Remember:
📖 The more you read, the more you know.
🌟 The more you know, the smarter you grow.

Happy reading, and we can't wait to hear about all the adventures you've discovered between the pages!

Rankin After School Care Registration: Online registration only

Registration for TCHD's After School Care at Rankin will open on Wednesday, July 15, at 8:00 a.m.

The QR code on the included flyer will direct you to the Parent Portal, where registration can be completed.

You may also register directly by visiting:
www.EZChildTrack.com/TCHD/ParentApplication

If you require Before School Care, please contact the school office at 309-545-2241 or email smurphy@springlake606.org for additional information.

Please review the following documents: July Bobcat Bulletin, 26-27 Supply List, and 26-27 School Calendar. We hope everyone is having a safe and relaxing summer!

The school supply list for the 2026-2027 school year is now available!

We are also grateful to South Pekin for donating school supplies to help support our students. These donated supplies are available in the school office while supplies last.

🕕 Office Hours for Pick-Up:
Monday–Thursday
6:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Supplies are available on a first-come, first-served basis and will be distributed until they are gone.

After School Care Update:

Good morning,
This is a reminder that online registration for Spring Lake’s 2026-2027 school year will be open from June 15 to June 29, 2026.
Registration will close on Monday, June 29th.
For questions or concerns, contact S. Murphy at 309-545-2241 or smurphy@springlake606.org.

Good Afteroon,
Online registration for Spring Lake’s 2026-2027 school year will be open from June 15 to June 29, 2026. For questions or concerns, contact S. Murphy at 309-545-2241 or smurphy@springlake606.org.

Good morning,

Online registration for Spring Lake’s 2026-2027 school year will be open from June 15 to June 29, 2026. For questions or concerns, contact S. Murphy at 309-545-2241 or smurphy@springlake606.org.

Good afternoon,

Kathy will spray the playground area on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Please avoid using the playground until Wednesday afternoon. Thank you for your cooperation.

June Bobcat Bulletin

Another proud and bittersweet moment as our former Spring Lake students graduated 8th grade from Rankin! It’s so exciting to watch our students grow, achieve, and take the next big step toward high school. We are proud of all they have accomplished and can’t wait to see what their futures hold! Congratulations to Brantley, Becca, Kale, Dominic, Capri, and Alyvia!

It’s always a bittersweet but exciting day when we celebrate Senior Walk on the last day of school! Our small but mighty school has so many amazing students who go on to do incredible things after leaving us. It’s inspiring for our current students to see what former students have accomplished through their education and hard work. Where it all began!!! Congratulations to Alivia, Audrey, Baylee, Dieter, Kaiden, Makenzie, and Tyler! Go do great things. We are so proud of you all!

RANKIN 2026 SUMMER AND FALL INFORMATION REGISTRATION Online Registration will open July 13, 2026! SUMMER Summer - Volleyball Summer Practices, Girls Basketball 4S Days, and Baseball and Boys Basketball · (5th - 8th Grade) students who are interested should check the Master calendar on the website for the dates of the above activities Specific questions ? 's Volleyball = astowell@rankin98.org Girls Basketball = mgordon@rankin98.org Baseball and Boys Basketball = ruselton@rankin98.org General questions = rankinoffice@rankin98.org ·Must have current physical on file (within 13 months) to participate in any of the above activities Cross Country at South Pekin Fun Runs = August 5th, 6th, and 7th from 9:00 - 10:15. Must have current physical on file (within 13 months) to participate in any of the above activities Questions= South Pekin Grade School 309-348-3695 FALL Individual Golf Sectionals · (6th-8th grade) to participate in the Fall 2026 IESA Sectional Golf Match · The Sectional Golf Matches for this coming school year will take place on September 9, 2026, for boys and September 10, 2026, for girls. The course locations for these events are currently to be determined. · The District would enter individual golfers who have a parent that is able to become certified to coach their own child through the IESA (i.e. take the coaching course and concussion training). Please note that the District does not field a golf team as this opportunity is open to individuals with parents who become IESA certified. The parent would be responsible for transporting and supervising their own child, and be responsible for the coaching course fee of $19.95, the entry fee of $45 (estimated), and the green fees for the golf round. If we have more than two individual boys and/or girls register, the parent of the third athlete and parents of any additional athletes (i.e. first come, first serve) would not be able to coach, but they would still be responsible for transporting and supervising their own children. IESA's deadline for entering is June 8th. Thus, if you are interested, email mgordon@rankin98.org before June 8th. After June 8th, any athletes who want to register for this event will be placed on a waiting list (i.e. no guarantee), and, typically, the entry fees double. Softball tryouts July 27th - (5th-8th grade) - 3-5pm - Rankin Softball Field · Must have physical on file before tryouts · Wear pants, t-shirt, bring ball glove, cleats, a bat if you have one, a batting helmet, and any other equipment · Bring water · Team roster will be posted to Rankin website - All players will check in and get a number for tryouts. Physicals will be checked before the player is allowed to tryout. If there are any questions, please email Coach Koonce at rkoonce@rankin98.org or call the school office at 309-346-3182 Baseball Tryouts (5th - 8th Grade) August 3rd 2pm - 4pm - Rankin Baseball Field · Must have physical on file before tryouts · Wear pants, bring a hat, ball glove, and any other equipment · Bring water · Team roster will be posted to Rankin website - All players will check in and get a number for tryouts. Physicals will be checked before the player is allowed to tryout. If there are any questions, please email ruselton@rankin98.org or call the school office at 309-346-3182. Cross Country @ South Pekin (co-op) To be added

Good afternoon. As the school year ends, please check your students' Teacher Ease Account for any outstanding balances.

The 3-6th graders had a great day on their field trip to Wildlife Prairie Park!

Today, students enjoyed a fun and well-earned Reading Incentive Field Trip to Striketown Bowling Alley! 🎳📚 Students were eligible to attend by meeting their individualized monthly Accelerated Reader (AR) goals or by reaching their yearly AR goal. Throughout the program, students read books and completed comprehension quizzes to demonstrate understanding and earn AR points. Our Kindergarten students also worked hard using Epic to track and achieve their reading goals. We are so proud of our students for their dedication to reading and learning this year. Congratulations on your hard work and accomplishments!

What a magical day in First Grade! Today we took a virtual trip to Disney and visited all four parks! From riding exciting rides to completing fun activities, our students had the best time exploring the magic together. They even trained like Jedi masters and enjoyed delicious Mickey waffles! We ended our magical adventure watching the fireworks light up the sky while enjoying Mickey ice cream bars.

We have had a wonderful year in the library, full of great stories, learning, and fun! Thank you to all of our students and families for supporting a love of reading throughout the school year. A very special thank you to Ms. Gloria for all of her hard work, kindness, and dedication as our librarian. We appreciate the time and care she gives to our students and school community! If your student still has any library books checked out, please return them no later than Friday, May 22. As summer is approaching, we encourage everyone to keep reading! Whether it’s visiting the local library, reading together at home, or enjoying a favorite book outside in the sunshine, reading over the summer helps students continue to grow and learn. We hope everyone has a safe, fun, and book-filled summer! ☀️📖

Parents just a reminder that all libray books are due back tomorrow. Please remind your student to bring their books to school, Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

T: Teddy Bear Picnic