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Apply for the 2025-26 School Year
The application period for the 2025-26 school year has been extended. Families can now finish making changes and submitting applications before December 15, 2024 through GoCPS. Apply for K to 9th grade and see all the places you can go with CPS.
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Find the latest updates, announcements and news from the district.
Safe Haven Sites For Thanksgiving Break
Safe Haven sites offer secure spaces where students can engage in recreational and academic activities over Thanksgiving break. Safe Haven programs are available across the city and meals are provided at all locations. Hours of operation may vary by site.
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.
Introducing Our New Vision For CPS
Together We Rise, our new Five-Year Strategic Plan, is centered on the historical and present conditions that our students, families, and communities face, and works to create anti-racist solutions that address systemic disinvestment.
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.
Principal Appreciation Month
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
14 November 2024
Exploring Democracy at Sherman School of Excellence
14 November 2024
Connecting Classroom Instruction to Potential Future Careers
07 November 2024
Creating a More Connected School Culture through a New Podcast
Community Updates
22 November 2024
End of Week Message: As Thanksgiving Approaches, CPS Students Give Back
In a letter to families, CPS CEO Martinez highlights how students are celebrating Thanksgiving.
21 November 2024
Update on CPS / CTU Negotiations: Progress and Outstanding Issues
In a letter to families, CPS leadership provides an update on the District's negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union.
15 November 2024
End of Week Message: GoCPS Deadline Extended to Dec. 15; CPS Shines Spotlight on Social-Emotional Learning
In a letter to families, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez highlights the District's commitment to social-emotional learning.
08 November 2024
End of Week Message: Classes in Session Monday; GoCPS Deadline Extended; CPS Celebrates National STEM Day!
In a letter to families, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez highlights how schools celebrated National STEM Day.
08 November 2024
Important Reminder about Veterans Day
In a letter to families, CPS shares a reminder that school is in session on Veterans 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.
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