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Returning to School: Day One in Photos

01 March 2021

Reopening schools has always been about equity and providing families with options to best meet their needs.

Students doing in class exercises

The joyful voices of elementary school students filled Chicago Public Schools buildings for the first time in almost a year as K-5 students returned to their schools. Neighborhoods came to life with buses rolling through them, parents and children walking to school, and teachers welcoming students back into the classroom.

Reopening schools has always been about equity and providing families with options to best meet their needs. Tens of thousands of proud parents dropped their children off at school today knowing that they would be well taken care of by dedicated staff who are putting safety first. People say that a picture is worth a thousand words, so take a look below at some of our favorite shots capturing a successful return to school in communities across Chicago.

student getting her temperature taken
Safety is the top priority! Temperature checks are an important part of the morning routine at Kershaw Magnet School.
Student wearing a mask while sitting at a desk
Masks on and ready to learn at Hawthorne Scholastic Academy!
A teacher pointing to something on a student's laptop
Teamwork makes the dream work at Hendricks Community Academy! Technology will continue to be an important part of the school day whether students are learning at school or at home.
Students standing at their desks

There are added safety precautions at Kershaw Magnet School, but that doesn’t mean students aren’t staying active!

Students social distancing while learning
Social distancing is an important part of classroom instruction at Foster Park Magnet Cluster School and schools across the city!
A teacher putting things into folders

Thank you to all of our amazing teachers, administrators, and other staff members who are working hard to help students reach their full potential.

A student writing a list
Working hard on spelling at Hendricks Community Academy!
A student holding up a peace sign
Ready for day two at Foster Park Magnet Cluster School!

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