STUDENTS | June 14, 2021
Farragut Senior Shares Her Advice for Future High School Students
While it wasn’t always easy, Farragut Career Academy senior Jessica French says her high school experience was an enjoyable one.
DISTRICT | June 4, 2021
Help Shape Our Return to Daily In-Person Learning
BUDGET | April 21, 2021
Seven Key Numbers to Know From This Year’s School Budgets
DISTRICT | April 19, 2021
Welcoming Back Our High School Students: A Day One Video and Photos
Trending Posts
STUDENTS | June 11, 2021
Collins Seniors Reflect on Creation of All-Female Robotics Team
Canisha, Ronisha, Brianna, and Ceara have set the bar high for the next group of Collins students who take on robotics as an extracurricular.
STUDENTS | June 10, 2021
Tilden Senior Shares His Ambitious Goals to Make a Difference
Roberto describes himself as someone who is always willing to go the extra mile to help others.
STUDENTS | June 8, 2021
A Q&A With Al Raby High School’s Top Seniors
Al Raby High School seniors Robert, Taliyah, Dushawn, and Jasari are among the top ten members of Raby’s Class of 2021 academically.
STUDENTS | June 7, 2021
Hubbard Senior Shares How Getting More Involved Helped Her Discover Her Passions
Leslie believes you need to take the risk of joining clubs and extracurriculars to find out where your interests lie.
DISTRICT | June 4, 2021
Help Shape Our Return to Daily In-Person Learning
BUDGET | April 21, 2021
Seven Key Numbers to Know From This Year’s School Budgets
DISTRICT | April 19, 2021
Welcoming Back Our High School Students: A Day One Video and Photos
Trending Posts
Students
STUDENTS | June 14, 2021
Farragut Senior Shares Her Advice for Future High School Students
While it wasn’t always easy, Farragut Career Academy senior Jessica French says her high school experience was an enjoyable one.
STUDENTS | June 11, 2021
Collins Seniors Reflect on Creation of All-Female Robotics Team
Canisha, Ronisha, Brianna, and Ceara have set the bar high for the next group of Collins students who take on robotics as an extracurricular.
STUDENTS | June 10, 2021
Tilden Senior Shares His Ambitious Goals to Make a Difference
Roberto describes himself as someone who is always willing to go the extra mile to help others.
STUDENTS | June 8, 2021
A Q&A With Al Raby High School’s Top Seniors
Al Raby High School seniors Robert, Taliyah, Dushawn, and Jasari are among the top ten members of Raby’s Class of 2021 academically.
STUDENTS | June 7, 2021
Hubbard Senior Shares How Getting More Involved Helped Her Discover Her Passions
Leslie believes you need to take the risk of joining clubs and extracurriculars to find out where your interests lie.
STUDENTS | June 4, 2021
‘Dewey Diamonds’ Mentoring Program Making Big Impacts on Class of 2021
The Dewey Diamonds program is a space for female students to experience mentorship, grow their self-esteem, and talk with their peers.
STUDENTS | June 1, 2021
Goode Senior Discusses Becoming a Leader and Finding His Voice in High School
Amoni has become a champion for Goode’s early college program and will graduate with both a high school diploma and an associate degree.
STUDENTS | May 27, 2021
Kennedy Senior Breaks School’s College Scholarship Record
Maturity stands out to Angelo as a quality that he’s cultivated within himself over the past four years.
STUDENTS | May 21, 2021
Corliss Seniors Looking Forward to Making Big Impacts in STEM Fields
Nakiela and Ahmad participated in STEM workshops with Princeton University professors and students of color from across the country.
STUDENTS | May 13, 2021
Portage Park Class of 2021 Shares their Favorite Elementary School Memories
Amanda, Cassidy, Ethan, Leon, Mariah, and Nati have less than a month left until they graduate from elementary school.
STUDENTS | April 15, 2021
Eight Questions with an Eighth-Grader at Manierre Elementary
Demari has a list of goals that extend far beyond elementary school: get a college scholarship, study anatomy, and become a doctor or a surgeon.
STUDENTS | April 12, 2021
One Year Later: Three Hancock High School Students Describe their Experiences
Hear what Hancock students Evie, Alex, and Rachel have to say about their school year thus far.
Schools
SCHOOLS | June 3, 2021
A Teacher’s Perspective on the Importance of Early Childhood Education
One way Ms. Dela Cruz knows that pre-k is important is when she sees the eyes of her former students gazing longingly through her classroom window.
SCHOOLS | May 28, 2021
Part Four: This Is Why I Kept Teaching
Our three featured educators are back at Plamondon, Daley, and Fenger to close out the year with the students who have made everything worthwhile.
SCHOOLS | May 25, 2021
High-Quality Pre-K Program Helping Students at Aldridge Elementary Excel
One CPS parent could not be happier with her decision to enroll her son in pre-k this year.
SCHOOLS | May 24, 2021
Looking Back on a Successful School Year
Encouragement and support were at the center of all of Principal Tillman’s decisions.
SCHOOLS | May 20, 2021
Mental Health Awareness Month: High School Counselors Share their Strategies
These two master high school counselors have devoted their careers to helping students have a positive and productive high school experience.
SCHOOLS | May 18, 2021
District’s Commitment to Pre-K Paying Off at Dirksen Elementary
Students at Dirksen will benefit from a modern three-story annex that includes new pre-k classrooms as well as a new lunchroom and library.
SCHOOLS | May 17, 2021
Exploring the District’s First-Ever Teacher Appreciation Art Exhibition
In total, 84 teachers and teaching artists working in all artistic disciplines—dance, media arts, music, theatre, and visual arts—submitted artwork.
SCHOOLS | May 14, 2021
Mental Health Awareness Month: A Q&A With Two Elementary School Counselors
Our school counselors play an important role in supporting our students’ mental health by creating a welcoming and inclusive school culture.
SCHOOLS | May 11, 2021
The Top-Notch Teachers Behind Budlong Elementary’s Chinese Program
Ms. Wang and Ms. Zhang Cosentino use Chinese as a platform to help students learn more about the world as a whole.
SCHOOLS | May 7, 2021
Meet Five Outstanding Teachers From Across the District
Ms. Mostad, Ms. Tapp, Mr. Barrera, Ms. Ortiz, and Ms. Hanlon display dedication, resilience, and all-around excellence in supporting our students.
SCHOOLS | May 6, 2021
Building Tomorrow’s Leaders on Chicago’s West Side
Ms. Solola encourages other teachers to remember that even when it seems like you’re not making any progress, your students are always growing.
SCHOOLS | May 4, 2021
Serving Southside Students Since 1986
When she does the math, Ms. Maura Hall estimates that she’s educated approximately 1,000 CPS students during her career with the district.
District
DISTRICT | June 4, 2021
Help Shape Our Return to Daily In-Person Learning
Feedback from our families will help shape what the new school year will look like.
DISTRICT | May 10, 2021
Answering Your Questions About Pre-K Enrollment
Our district’s high-quality pre-k programs will help your child build a strong academic foundation in literacy and math.
DISTRICT | May 3, 2021
Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week 2021
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3-7! Use the digital media toolkit in this post for ideas to celebrate your favorite teacher.
DISTRICT | April 22, 2021
Our Goal to Reach 100% Renewable Energy by 2025
Part of providing a high-quality education to every child in our district includes teaching them about—and in—healthy, sustainable environments.
DISTRICT | April 21, 2021
Seven Key Numbers to Know From This Year’s School Budgets
The hundreds of millions of dollars worth of investments announced today connect back our core value of equity.
DISTRICT | April 21, 2021
Meet Three Outstanding CPS Clerks and Administrative Professionals
Our district’s clerks and administrative professionals are some of the most important individuals in our schools and district offices.
DISTRICT | April 19, 2021
Welcoming Back Our High School Students: A Day One Video and Photos
Check out what our high school students have to say about being back at school!
DISTRICT | April 13, 2021
One Year Later: New Data Highlights Urgent Need to Reopen High Schools
Our students are tired, overwhelmed, bored, and frustrated—we need to change that.
DISTRICT | April 6, 2021
Celebrating Our District’s Amazing Assistant Principals #APsRock
Our APs are always willing to go the extra mile for our students.
DISTRICT | March 31, 2021
Transgender Day of Visibility
As a district, we stand in solidarity with our transgender, non-binary and non-conforming students, staff, and community members.
DISTRICT | March 22, 2021
Becoming a Healing-Centered District / Un distrito centrado en la sanación
Shifting our perspective to view students as agents of their own healing and wellness is a key step to help them reach their full potential.
DISTRICT | March 17, 2021
Our Latest Push to Vaccinate CPS Employees
All CPS employees can sign up for a vaccination appointment at one of the district’s four school-based vaccination sites.
Sports
SPORTS | February 12, 2020
The Wrestler | La luchadora
Esmeralda D., a freshman at Eric Solorio Academy High School on Chicago’s South West Side, doesn’t shy away from the challenging realities of being a female wrestler.
SPORTS | February 11, 2020
The Spartan Mentality | La mentalidad espartana
New Sullivan’s undefeated boys basketball team attributes their victory streak to their dedication and teamwork.
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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.
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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.