Upcoming Events
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Pre-K applications are now open for the 2026-2027 school year. CPS offers Pre-K programs in every Chicago neighborhood.
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teachers are the foundation of CPS. This week, we're joining together to show our appreciation by thanking teachers for making a resounding difference in the lives of our students and families.
SchooLinks is the official college and career readiness platform for CPS students in grades 6-12. It helps students and their families create an individualized roadmap to serve each student's unique skills, interests, and goals for the future. Log in to your SchooLinks guardian account using your Aspen Parent Portal email address.
How to Claim an Account:
SchooLinks Access for Parent/Guardians: A Step-by-Step Guide
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The Aspen student information management system consolidates information from five data sources into a single system. Student and Parent Portals provide access to students’ grades, assignments, and attendance, among other new features, such as the ability to view and pay fees online.
Apply to Schools at GoCPS
GoCPS is the online platform that allows families to apply to nearly every CPS school and program using one site, one application, and one deadline.
CPS Blogs
21 May 2026
Brooks College Prep Student Leaders Ready to Continue Excelling in College and Beyond
04 March 2026
Excelling in a New Role in School Leadership
Community Updates
22 May 2026
End of Week Message: Milestone Moments for the CPS Class of 2026
In a letter to families and staff, Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King celebrates the CPS Class of 2026's accomplishments.
15 May 2026
End of Week Message: More Accolades for Our Current and Future Teachers
In a letter to families and staff, Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King highlights recent teacher accomplishments.
15 May 2026
Information from the Chicago Police Department on Youth Safety
In a letter to families, CPS shares an important update from the Chicago Police Department.
12 May 2026
Beginning the Budget Process for Next School Year
In a letter to families and staff, Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King provides an overview of school budgets for the upcoming school year.
08 May 2026
End of Week Message: Celebrating our Talented Teachers and School Nurses
In a letter to families and staff, Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King highlights Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurses Week.
Services and Supports
CPS partners with parents/legal guardians, families, external providers, and community organizations to remove social, emotional and physical barriers to learning and prepare students for life after high school.
Get Involved
We welcome and encourage all parents, legal guardians, and families to participate in student education and engage with school communities.
Attendance Information
Attendance matters. CPS works with parents to ensure students meet attendance expectations.
Student Protections
CPS is committed to providing a safe environment for students. Here’s how you can report concerns about sexual misconduct, harassment, and abuse.
Report to CPS
Office of Student Protections and Title IX (OSP)
773-535-4400
OSP will work with you to hear your report, investigate, and create safety measures at school. OSP can also provide guidance on reporting to the police, or getting other supports such as counseling.
Office of the Inspector General (OIG)
833-TELL-CPS (833-835-5277)
The OIG investigates sexual misconduct and harassment concerns involving staff, volunteers, and other adults you meet at school.
Receive Confidential Support
Chicago Rape Crisis Hotline
888-293-2080
The Rape Crisis Hotline provides survivors of sexual violence and their caregivers immediate support, crisis intervention and referrals for the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs.
Network Search
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.
School Locator
See all CPS schools and neighborhood boundaries on this searchable map.