SCHOOLS | December 10, 2018
Fulbright Winner Recaps Africa Excursion
South Shore teacher, Scenecia Curtis, discussed her 14 years of teaching, her time in Africa, and how she hopes to inspire the next generation.
STUDENTS | November 9, 2018
Senior Collects 300 Turkeys, and Counting, For Community
SPORTS | November 6, 2018
Whitney Young HS Powerlifter Sets National Record [VIDEO]
![Whitney Young HS Powerlifter Sets National Record [VIDEO]](https://blog.cps.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/GiHoPowerlifter-8190-2-150x150.jpg)
SCHOOLS | October 31, 2018
Meet Louie, Southside Occupational Academy’s Therapy Dog [VIDEO]
![Meet Louie, Southside Occupational Academy’s Therapy Dog [VIDEO]](https://blog.cps.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Southside-111-150x150.jpg)
Trending Posts
STUDENTS | December 10, 2018
Seniors First in District to Graduate Early with Associate Degree
Goode Academy seniors, Devin Thomas and Cheyenne Henry, will graduate early with their associate degree.
DISTRICT | December 6, 2018
What’s So Great About Aspen?
It’s our new mobile-friendly, integrated Student Information System launching January 7.
DISTRICT | November 6, 2018
Englewood Gets First Early College STEM School
Englewood STEM High School will open for the 2019-2020 school year.
SCHOOLS | October 24, 2018
Curie High School offers New Classes for Students
New this year is an intro to engineering design class and a personal and professionals skills class.
STUDENTS | November 9, 2018
Senior Collects 300 Turkeys, and Counting, For Community
SPORTS | November 6, 2018
Whitney Young HS Powerlifter Sets National Record [VIDEO]
SCHOOLS | October 31, 2018
Meet Louie, Southside Occupational Academy’s Therapy Dog [VIDEO]
Trending Posts
Students
STUDENTS | December 10, 2018
Seniors First in District to Graduate Early with Associate Degree
Goode Academy seniors, Devin Thomas and Cheyenne Henry, will graduate early with their associate degree.
STUDENTS | November 9, 2018
Senior Collects 300 Turkeys, and Counting, For Community
Senior, Isabella Garcia, will host her third annual turkey giveaway.
![Whitney Young HS Powerlifter Sets National Record [VIDEO]](https://blog.cps.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/GiHoPowerlifter-8190-2-480x270.jpg)
STUDENTS | November 6, 2018
Whitney Young HS Powerlifter Sets National Record [VIDEO]
Senior GiHo Jeong shares how he got on the powerlifting path.
STUDENTS | September 12, 2018
Westinghouse Student, Paschen Scholar Talks Love for Math
We sat down with the future engineer to discuss her biggest influencers and her hopes and dreams for women in STEM.
STUDENTS | August 21, 2018
First Generation College Student, Lands Scholarship, Talks IB
Morgan Park grad, Christian Bradford, says his IB Programme experience prepared him for college.
STUDENTS | August 9, 2018
Nearly 200 Students Showcase App Prototypes At Apple; One Summer Chicago
Nearly 200 other students showcased their app prototypes at Apple.
STUDENTS | August 7, 2018
Teen To Launch ‘Legendary Cosmetics’ Line For ‘All’ Complexions
At a young age, Jah’Kaya Tekhen says she knew she was destined to have her own business.
STUDENTS | August 4, 2018
Have You Met These CPS’ Young Entrepreneurs?
Meet the young entrepreneurs shaping the future of business.
![Teens To Build 200 Mobile Libraries; ‘Take A Book, Read A Book, Leave A Book’ [VIDEO]](https://blog.cps.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/BCBC-9036-300x200.jpg)
STUDENTS | August 1, 2018
Teens To Build 200 Mobile Libraries; ‘Take A Book, Read A Book, Leave A Book’ [VIDEO]
Teens participating in One Summer Chicago’s Block Club, Book Club program have been tasked with the project of building 200 mobile libraries.
![‘Future Barbers’ Program Teaches Young Men How To Become Barbers [VIDEO]](https://blog.cps.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/FutureTies-5276-300x200.jpg)
STUDENTS | July 31, 2018
‘Future Barbers’ Program Teaches Young Men How To Become Barbers [VIDEO]
Future Barbers, an After School Matters program is teaching young males, ages 14 to 16, how to become barbers, introducing them to the industry.
STUDENTS | July 30, 2018
Sisters Follow In Mother’s Footsteps, All Self-Published Authors
Pullman Elementary students and sisters have followed in their mother’s footsteps as authors, with the exception of one, who’s an illustrator.
STUDENTS | July 26, 2018
Teen’s Organization, ‘Black Is Gold’ To Host Back-To-School Drive
The organization will host a back-to-school event at Marcus Garvey ES.
Schools
SCHOOLS | December 10, 2018
Fulbright Winner Recaps Africa Excursion
South Shore teacher, Scenecia Curtis, discussed her 14 years of teaching, her time in Africa, and how she hopes to inspire the next generation.
SCHOOLS | November 27, 2018
Jones College Prep Counselor Named ‘School Counselor of the Year’
Brian Coleman was one of six finalists, nationwide, who were nominated.
![Meet Louie, Southside Occupational Academy’s Therapy Dog [VIDEO]](https://blog.cps.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Southside-111-480x310.jpg)
SCHOOLS | October 31, 2018
Meet Louie, Southside Occupational Academy’s Therapy Dog [VIDEO]
The school’s mini-goldendoodle teaches students independence and creates a calming effect for students with behavioral disorders.
SCHOOLS | October 24, 2018
Curie High School offers New Classes for Students
New this year is an intro to engineering design class and a personal and professionals skills class.
SCHOOLS | October 19, 2018
Dawes Elementary Students Embrace Kindness for Challenge
Dawes Elementary students and teachers discuss the difference being kind made inside and outside of the classroom.
SCHOOLS | October 10, 2018
Principal Appreciation Week: Meet Michele Clark’s Principal
Principal Charles Anderson says he pushes students to have faith and integrity, to sacrifice, be leaders, and leave a legacy.
SCHOOLS | September 24, 2018
Brooks Teacher Lands Fulbright; Will Travel to the Netherlands
As a Fulbright recipient, a Brooks High School math and science teacher will travel to the Netherlands in January.
SCHOOLS | August 24, 2018
CPS Chefs Visit Rooftop Farm, Hope To Inspire Healthy Eating
A group of culinary instructors from across the district gathered on an organic rooftop to learn about connecting schools to organic farming.
SCHOOLS | August 14, 2018
Freshmen Connection Brings Teens To The Chicago River
Aug. 14, 2018 Incoming Von Steuben High School freshmen will begin their first day with more than just new friends, but also knowledge of the city’s […]
SCHOOLS | July 9, 2018
Chef Chloé Gould Celebrates One-Year Kidney Transplant Anniversary
Chef Chloé Gould is the lead instructor at Chicago Career Vocational Academy. After working as a sous-chef, she decided to return home and teach.
SCHOOLS | May 14, 2018
Jorndt Foundation Donates $1.2 Million To Amundsen HS
Dr. Jackson joined Dan Jorndt, a 1959 Amundsen high school graduate, and former Walgreens CEO at the school for a special award assembly and ceremony.
SCHOOLS | May 11, 2018
CPS CEO Janice Jackson Joins Gallistel Academy Students In Q&A
After 50-60 student letters were sent to CEO Janice Jackson, she made a special visit to Gallistel Language Academy to personally answer questions.
District
DISTRICT | December 6, 2018
What’s So Great About Aspen?
It’s our new mobile-friendly, integrated Student Information System launching January 7.
DISTRICT | November 6, 2018
Englewood Gets First Early College STEM School
Englewood STEM High School will open for the 2019-2020 school year.
DISTRICT | October 9, 2018
Celebrating Our Principals: Principal Appreciation Week 2018
Join us in celebrating our amazing principals during Principal Appreciation Week!
DISTRICT | September 28, 2018
Students Gain Lifelong Skills in Nation’s Largest IB Network
The rigorous two year programme is for high achieving students grades 11th and 12th.
DISTRICT | September 25, 2018
Here’s the Short Version of How Our Budget Works
The Resident’s Guide to the Budget is an additional resource for community members.
DISTRICT | September 18, 2018
Why Addressing Race and Equity Matters to Me?
CEO Janice Jackson gives her take on race and equity in schools and why it matters.
DISTRICT | September 11, 2018
Check Out This Record-Breaking Progress
The CPS Academic Report Card shows that students from across Chicago are making record-breaking progress.
DISTRICT | August 31, 2018
Back-to-School: Here’s What Students and Parents Should Know
It’s back to school time! We’re so excited to begin another year with you.
DISTRICT | August 30, 2018
Safe Passage: How It Works, The Impact and Expansion
Safe Passage has expanded to 160 schools and now serves 80,000 students this year.
DISTRICT | July 17, 2018
Englewood Gets Brand New Early Childhood Education Center
Little Angels Learning Center will get a new space in Englewood, offering free full-day Pre-K for approximately one-hundred.
DISTRICT | June 27, 2018
New State-of-The-Art Science Labs For These Schools
The investment will add, upgrade or renovate science labs over the next three years to support the new science graduation requirement.
DISTRICT | June 27, 2018
A New Team to Protect Students
To ensure students are fully supported by the district we announced the formation of the district’s first Office of Student Protections and Title IX.
Sports
SPORTS | November 6, 2018
Whitney Young HS Powerlifter Sets National Record [VIDEO]
Senior GiHo Jeong shares how he got on the powerlifting path.
SPORTS | March 30, 2018
Brooks HS Freshman, Kayla Gant, Named New Girls Varsity Shot Put Champ
New to the sport, freshman Kayla Gant, earned first place in the Girls Varsity Indoor Shot Put Championship
SPORTS | March 28, 2018
Q&A With The Living Legend: Marshall HS Girls Basketball Coach Dorothy Gaters
Marshall HS Coach Dorothy Gaters discusses her legacy, what pushes her and her greatest life learned lesson in her over 30 years of coaching.
SPORTS | March 20, 2018
Kelly HS Wrestler, Mayra Morales, Named 2018 State Champ
Mayra Morales, a junior, is the new 2018 State Wrestling Champion. She has been competing for three years.
SPORTS | March 9, 2018
Meet Solorio’s Only Female Wrestler
Melissa De La Garza is the only female on Solorio Academy High School’s wrestling team and the second in school history.
![Marshall Girls Basketball Team New State Champs [Photos]](https://blog.cps.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Marshall59-300x200.jpg)
SPORTS | February 26, 2018
Marshall Girls Basketball Team New State Champs [Photos]
Marshall High School held a rally Monday to celebrate Saturday’s win. The team is the new 2018 Class 2A Girls Basketball Champions.
SPORTS | February 10, 2016
Hall of Fame Coach Comes Home
Following Super Bowl 50, acclaimed NFL players and coaches are honoring the schools that put them on the path to greatness.
SPORTS | January 7, 2016
Remembering the Trip of a Lifetime
Kelly High School’s band brought in the New Year at the 2015 Sugar Bowl.
SPORTS | December 4, 2015
The Pride of Bronzeville: Phillips Wildcats Make CPS History
The Wildcats of Wendell Phillips High School brought CPS its first-ever State football title.