Chicago Public Schools
Apply for 2026-27 School Year
The application period for the 2026-27 school year is now open until November 14, 2025 through GoCPS. Apply for K to 9th grade and see all the places you can go with CPS.
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Upcoming Events
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Find the latest updates, announcements and news from the district.
Immigration Resources for Families
Find information about immigrant rights, legal resources, and trainings and workshops from Chicago organizations.
Vaccine Guidance for Fall and Winter
Staying up-to-date on vaccinations is crucial for protecting students and families from preventable diseases like COVID-19, flu, RSV, and measles. Visit our vaccination page for the latest guidance and information on how to get vaccinated.
CPS Budget: View the Approved SY2025-26 Plan
The CPS Board of Education has approved the SY2025-26 budget. Visit the budget website to learn more and explore the plan.
Expanding Mental Health Services for Our Students
We're excited to announce that all CPS high school students will now have access to free, high-quality online therapy and counseling through a new partnership between CPS, United Health Care, and Hazel Health, the nation’s largest school-centered provider of telehealth services.
Principal Appreciation: CEO Dr Macquline King
Families of Immigrant Students: A Message From Interim Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King
Families of Immigrant Students: A Message from OMME Chief Karime Asaf (Spanish)
Interim CEO Dr. Macquline King Looks Ahead to the Upcoming School Year
Interim CEO Dr. Macquline King Looks Ahead to the Upcoming School Year (Spanish)
CPS Blogs
23 September 2025
Recognizing the Amazing Staff Members who Support our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs
Community Updates
10 October 2025
End of Week Message: Celebrating Culture, Shaping Future Scientists, and Honoring Our Communities
In a letter to staff and families, Interim Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King shares the latest CPS news.
08 October 2025
Important Update on Today’s High School Admissions Testing
In a letter to eighth-grade families, CPS provides an important update on High School Admissions Testing.
03 October 2025
End of Week Message: Keeping Our School Communities Healthy
In a letter to staff and families, Interim Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King provides an important reminder about vaccines.
01 October 2025
Continuing Our Support of Our Students and Staff/ Continuando nuestro apoyo a nuestros estudiantes y personal
In a letter to families, Interim Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King provides a reminder of important safety information. / En una carta a las familias, la superintendente interina y directora ejecutiva, Dra. Macquline King, brinda un recordatorio de información de seguridad importante.
26 September 2025
End of Week Message: Embracing Differences and Calling for Peace
In a letter to staff and families, Interim Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King celebrates Peace Day.
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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