CICS Prairie

CICS Prairie CICS Prairie is a Tuition Free K-8 public charter school in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood, managed by Distinctive Schools.

We provide engaging, hands-on learning experiences that foster academic excellence, creativity and social-emotional growth.

🎉 Big news, CICS Prairie families! We are excited to announce that Yvonne Glenn will officially be our formal Principal ...
05/29/2026

🎉 Big news, CICS Prairie families! We are excited to announce that Yvonne Glenn will officially be our formal Principal of CICS Prairie, shifting from the Interim Principal role! Ms. Glenn has been an integral part of our community for nearly two decades, and we are thrilled to have her continue in this role. Please join us in celebrating Ms. Glenn!! 🌟

💭 Do you know a family that is searching for a joyful, academically rigorous, and innovative educational experience? Ref...
05/27/2026

💭 Do you know a family that is searching for a joyful, academically rigorous, and innovative educational experience? Refer them to Distinctive Schools and help us grow our school community! 🌟📚

👉 Click here to refer a family, and you could win a prize when they list your name on their application! bit.ly/ReferDS2026

☀️⛱️ We hope all of our families have a great Memorial Day weekend! As a reminder, all Distinctive Schools campuses will...
05/20/2026

☀️⛱️ We hope all of our families have a great Memorial Day weekend! As a reminder, all Distinctive Schools campuses will have an early 1pm dismissal on Friday, May 22.
Whether you have weekend plans or are enjoying a day of rest, we’re excited to see you back in class on Tuesday, May 26!

05/18/2026

🏀🔥 WHAT A GAME! 🔥🏀
Our 8th Grade vs. Staff Basketball Game was a HUGE success! Everyone had an amazing time, and the energy in the building was incredible from start to finish! 💙🧡
We want to give a big shoutout to all our students, staff, families, and supporters who came out and made this event so special. Every player gave it their all and showed great sportsmanship, teamwork, and school spirit! 👏🏾
Unfortunately… our 8th-grade students did take the loss 😅 BUT the great news is… our staff members did NOT! 😂🏆
Final Score:
🏀 Staff: 35
🏀 Students: 31
It was a close and exciting game the entire way through! Thank you to everyone involved for doing such an amazing job and helping create a memorable event for our CICS Prairie community!

Happy National Speech-Language Pathologist Day! 🗣️💙Our Distinctive Speech-Language Pathologists support our students to ...
05/18/2026

Happy National Speech-Language Pathologist Day! 🗣️💙

Our Distinctive Speech-Language Pathologists support our students to communicate effectively and confidently. Their passion, patience, and dedication create pathways for student success both in and beyond the classroom. Thank you for everything you do!

🎉 We’re excited to share that Olivia Morse, our School Social Worker, has been recognized as a Care Hero by Care Solace,...
05/14/2026

🎉 We’re excited to share that Olivia Morse, our School Social Worker, has been recognized as a Care Hero by Care Solace, our partner in mental health care coordination. The Care Hero Award celebrates school counselors and mental health staff who go above and beyond to connect students to the care they need.
Please join us in congratulating Ms. Morse on this well-deserved honor. Her hard work and compassion makes a difference every single day! Read more on our blog: bit.ly/DSCareHeroes2026

🏀🔥 8th Grade vs. Staff Basketball Game! 🔥🏀Who’s taking the win — the students or the staff? 👀Come out and support our CI...
05/12/2026

🏀🔥 8th Grade vs. Staff Basketball Game! 🔥🏀
Who’s taking the win — the students or the staff? 👀
Come out and support our CICS Prairie community for an exciting afternoon of basketball, school spirit, and fun!
📅 Wednesday, May 13, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 CICS Prairie
🎟️ Concessions will be available for purchase!
👨‍👩‍👧 All students attending must have a chaperone.
Bring your energy, wear your school spirit, and get ready for an unforgettable game! 🏀💙🧡



🏀🔥 ¡Partido de Baloncesto: 8º Grado vs. Personal! 🔥🏀
¿Quién ganará — los estudiantes o el personal? 👀
¡Ven a apoyar a la comunidad de CICS Prairie en una tarde llena de diversión, espíritu escolar y baloncesto!
📅 Miércoles, 13 de mayo de 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 CICS Prairie
🍿 ¡Habrá venta de concesiones!
👨‍👩‍👧 Todos los estudiantes asistentes necesitarán un acompañante.
¡Trae tu energía, demuestra tu orgullo escolar y prepárate para un juego inolvidable! 🏀💙🧡

We’re celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! 🌏 🌺This month, we honor the rich cultures, histori...
05/11/2026

We’re celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! 🌏 🌺
This month, we honor the rich cultures, histories, and contributions that those of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage bring to the world and to our Distinctive Schools communities.

Address

11530 S Prairie Avenue
Chicago, IL
60628

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+17739280480

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