Chicago Public Schools

10/23/2026

Congratulations to Public Schools for earning a U.S. Department of Agriculture Turnip the Beet Award! Thank you for going above and beyond to provide fresh, nutritious summer meals to Illinois students.

10/23/2026

The future of aviation is taking flight at BITTSFest!

This , at Chicago Atlantic Aviation, middle school students from across the district are exploring aviation, technology, and innovation through hands-on STEM activities alongside aviation professionals and Captain Barrington Irving, the youngest person and first Black pilot to fly solo around the world.

10/23/2026

STEP INSIDE OUT AND DISCOVER THE POWER OF YOU!

Join us at Inside Out: The Interactive Youth Wellness Fair for a day of hands-on activities, wellness workshops, and meaningful connections.

Register today! cps.edu/insideoutwellnessfair
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¡ADÉNTRATE EN «INSIDE OUT» Y DESCUBRE TU PROPIO PODER!

Acompáñanos en «Inside Out: La Feria Interactiva de Bienestar para Jóvenes» para disfrutar de un día de actividades prácticas, talleres de bienestar y conexiones significativas.

¡Regístrate hoy mismo! cps.edu/insideoutwellnessfair

10/22/2026

Happy Principal Appreciation Week! This week, we celebrate the compassion and dedication of our principals who make a lasting impact on students and strengthen our school communities across the 39th Ward.

Today, we surprised Dr. Patricia Stuber, Principal of Northside College Prep, with a City Council Resolution recognizing her receipt of Chicago Public Schools’ Game Changer Award and the school’s recent recognition as the #1 high school in Illinois by U.S. News & World Report.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all principals across the 39th Ward for their tireless dedication to our students, educators, and families. Your leadership helps our schools thrive.

10/22/2026

Notching another increase, more than 83% of Chicago Public Schools students graduated on time in 2026

District officials also touted college enrollment rates as bucking nationwide averages.

10/22/2026

10/21/2026

Upcoming Chicago Board of Education Meeting

Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 10:30 a.m.
CPS Loop Office | 42 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL 60602

▶️ Livestream: youtube.com/ChiPubSchools
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Próxima reunión mensual de la Junta de Educación

Jueves, 22 de octubre de 2026 | 10:30 a.m.
Oficina del Loop de CPS | 42 W. Madison St. Chicago, IL 60602
▶️ Transmisión en vivo: youtube.com/ChiPubSchools

10/21/2026

New milestones. Same vision. One CPS! 🎓🎉

Today at Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center, alongside students, District and school leaders, staff, and alumni, we celebrated the historic academic achievements of the Class of 2026, highlighting significant gains across key high school, college, and career readiness metrics:

🎓 College & Career Credentials: 57.2% of 2026 graduates earned at least one credential, a 10% increase in just four years!

📚 Advanced Placement (AP): More than 27,000 students took 49,000+ AP exams, with 22,000+ earning a score of 3 or higher on at least one exam.

🌎 International Baccalaureate (IB): Approximately 6,500 students enrolled in IB courses, with 2,200+ earning a score of 4 or higher on an IB exam.

🗣️ Biliteracy: The Class of 2026 earned 3,600+ State Seals of Biliteracy, recognizing proficiency in English and at least one additional language.

💰 Scholarships: $2.97 billion in scholarships awarded.

📈 Graduation Rate: The District’s graduation rate has essentially doubled since 2001, with the Class of 2026 achieving a record-high four-year graduation rate of 83.4%.

🎓 College Enrollment & Persistence: Exceeding the national average, more than 7 out of every 10 CPS graduates enroll in college, and more than 78% persist in their postsecondary studies.

These gains reflect the hard work of our students and stand as a testament to the unwavering commitment of our teachers, counselors, college and career coaches, school leaders, and city partners, whose collective efforts help ensure every CPS student graduates prepared for sustained success in college and their chosen career pathways.

10/20/2026