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Guidance and Resources Regarding New Presidential Administration
View important information regarding the potential impact of the incoming presidential administration on CPS school communities.
LSC Student Elections
Want to make a difference at your school? Run for your Local School Council, the governing body that makes important decisions for your school. Students in grades 6 through 12 are invited to submit an application to run for office by February 7.
CPS Continues Record-Breaking Growth
We're excited to share that CPS has set new records in graduation rate and scholarship dollars, while literacy gains have continued to rise. Read a letter from our leadership to learn more about the achievements of our students and the progress our District has made in the last year.
Follow Labor Updates
We're working to keep CPS staff and families updated on the progress of ongoing negotiations between CPS and our labor partners at the Chicago Teachers Union. Visit the Labor Updates page to learn more about the negotiations and monitor the progress that is being made.
Drake's Closet at Drake Elementary
Back to School 2024-25
End of the School Year - 2024
2024 Graduates
Meet CPS' Honorary Student Board Member
Do STEM with CPS
Student Voice Leadership Summit
CPS Class of 2023 Earns Record-Breaking $2 billion in Scholarships
CPS Blogs
23 January 2025
Bronzeville Classical Elementary School Educator Prepares for Enriching Fulbright Experience
Community Updates
31 January 2025
End of Week Message: CPS Outpaces The Nation; Highlighting The Transformative Power of Mentorship
In a letter to families, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez highlights promising academic data.
30 January 2025
Update Regarding Labor Negotiations Between CPS and CTU
In a letter to families, CPS leadership provides an update on the District's negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union.
25 January 2025
Update Regarding Yesterday’s Incident with Federal Law Enforcement
In a letter to families, CPS provides updated guidance related to a recent incident with Federal Law Enforcement.
24 January 2025
End of Week Message: Providing the Best, Safest Place for CPS Students
In a letter to families, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez outlines the District's approach to keeping students safe.
22 January 2025
Updates For CPS Families Regarding New Presidential Administration
In a letter to families, CPS provides updated guidance related to the new presidential administration.
A District on the Rise
Since 2001, CPS’ four-year high school graduation rate has more than doubled, reaching a new record high in 2024. This progress made over such a short period of time has transformed the lives of countless graduates, and is a testament to what can be accomplished when students are centered in everything.
84.1%
2024 Four-Year Graduation Rate
Five-Year Strategic Plan
Our five-year strategic plan is the start of a new journey for our city’s children—a journey through which they will have the tools, resources, and support they need to excel both in and out of the classroom.
School Profile Search
Explore the unique identities and characteristics of the schools that make up our District. As you browse our school profiles, you may notice that a lot has changed. We’ve made major updates to the information in the profiles to support CPS’ new approach to school practices and student outcomes. See what’s new.
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