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Key events 

View all CPS key events for the current school year. This list is updated throughout the school year so check back often to view our latest events. Downloadable versions of this calendar and year-round calendars are also available at the bottom of this page.
2009 - 2010 Regular school year calendar
Dates Events Grades
August 08Bud Billiken Day parade
Location: King Drive from Oakwood Boulevard to Washington Park
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
August 10First day of school: Track E
See our News and Spotlight sections for more information.
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
August 17Proposed 2009-10 budget hearing
Public registration: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Amundsen High school, 5110 N. Damen Ave.
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
August 18Proposed 2009-10 budget hearing
Public registration: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Marshall Metro High School, 3250 W. Adams St. 
 
 
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
August 19Proposed 2009-10 budget hearing
Public registration: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: Robert A. Black Magnet Elementary, 9101 S. Euclid Ave.
 
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
August 21 - August 23Chicago All-Star Classic
The weekend will include a variety of events, focusing on education, athletics, and social skills. Visit the cps.edu homepage for more information.
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
September 08First day of school
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
September 23School Board Meeting
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
October 01Application period begins for magnet schools and programs
Visit our Schools section for more information.
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
October 03National College Fair
This year’s college fair takes place at Navy Pier. Learn more at nacacnet.org.
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
High school
October 03Options for Knowledge Elementary School Fair
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Place: Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Van Buren
 
Parents can obtain information about a variety of elementary magnet and gifted options, meet school and program administrators, and prepare for the 2010-2011 school year.
 
Check out our News section for more information.
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
Elementary
October 06Sign up for SES tutoring program
Application forms and guidelines are available online. Search for “tutoring” to learn more.
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
October 10CPS High School Fair
Time:  9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
 
Place:  McCormick Place, Lakeside Center – Hall D, 2301 South Lake Shore Drive

Parents of 7th and 8th-graders can learn more about the CPS high school application process and the District’s academic options. Admission is free.
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
October 15Deadline to submit health forms
Health forms are available in our Wellness and transportation section.
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
October 28School Board Meeting
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
October 29Principal for a Day
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
November 01Daylight Saving Time ends
Set your clocks back one hour.
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
November 06End of the first quarter
How is your child doing in school? Check his or her grades online at https://parent.cps.k12.il.us.
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
November 14Community meeting
10 a.m.-noon
Andrew Jackson Elementary Language Academy, 1340 W. Harrison St.
 
Participate in a community meeting about our new admissions policies. Visit our News section for more details.
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
November 16Community meeting
6-8 p.m.
Little Village High School, 3120 S. Kostner Ave.

 
Participate in a community meeting about our new admissions policies. Visit our News section for more details.
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
November 17Community meeting
6-8 p.m.
King College Prep High School, 4445 S. Drexel Blvd.

 
Participate in a community meeting about our new admissions policies. Visit our News section for more details.
 
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
November 19Admissions policy community meeting
6-8 p.m.
Amundsen High School, 5110 N. Damen Ave.
 
Participate in a community meeting about our new admissions policies. Visit our News section for more details.
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
November 20Admissions policy community meeting
6-8 p.m.
Simeon High School, 8147 S. Vincennes Ave.
 
Participate in a community meeting about our new admissions policies. Visit our News section for more details.
 
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
November 21Admissions policy community meeting
10 a.m.-noon
Westinghouse High School, 3223 W. Franklin Blvd.
 
Participate in a community meeting about our new admissions policies. Visit our News section for more details.
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
November 23School Board Meeting
See our News section for additional details.
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
November 27Prep Bowl
Visit our Athletics and Sports section under our Before and after school programs for more information.
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
December 16Progress report distribution day
You can check your child's grades online 24/7 at https://parent.cps.k12.il.us.
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
December 16School Board Meeting
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
December 18Application deadline for all magnet schools and programs
For last-minute application questions, contact Academic Enhancement at (773) 553-2060.
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
January 04Classes resume
Welcome back!
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
January 27School Board Meeting
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
January 29End of the second quarter
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
February 03Report card distribution day
Report cards for the second quarter are mailed home.
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
February 24School Board Meeting
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
March 02 - March 12Elementary School ISAT testing
Check cps.edu for test-taking tips.
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
Elementary
March 10Progress report distribution day
You can check your child's grades online 24/7 at https://parent.cps.k12.il.us
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
March 14Daylight Saving Time begins
Set your clocks forward one hour.
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
March 24School Board Meeting
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
March 29Spring break
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
April 05Classes resume
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
April 09Third quarter ends
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
April 28School Board Meeting
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
April 28High School PSAE Testing
Check cps.edu for test-taking tips.
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
High school
May 15Deadline to submit dental forms
Dental forms are available in our Health and Wellness section.
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
May 19Progress report distribution day
You can check your child's grades online 24/7 at https://parent.cps.k12.il.us.
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
May 26School Board Meeting
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
June 18Fourth quarter ends
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
June 18Report card distribution day
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
June 18Last day of school
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
June 21First day of Summer School
Contact your school to confirm summer school dates and times.
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
June 21 - July 30Grades 3, 6, and 8 summer program
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
Elementary
June 21 - August 20High school summer programs begin
Dates vary. Contact your school to confirm summer school dates and times.
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
High school
July 04Independence Day
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
July 28School Board Meeting
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
July 30Summer School Ends: Elementary
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
Elementary
August 06Summer school ends: High school
 
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
High school
August 25School Board Meeting
Pre K
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
9 10 11 12
All
Key events from previous regular school year calendar (2008-2009)
 
View or download the Opens in a new window. 2009-2010 regular school year calendar.
 
For year round schools, view the 2009-2010 year round calendar by the following tracks:
 
Opens in a new window. 2009-2010 year round schools list 
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