Chicago Public Schools
Pre-K Week Starts April 7
Exploring preschool options for your child? Join us for Pre-K Week! From April 7 to April 13, 2025, schools will be hosting events for families to learn more about their preschool programs. Use our calendar of events to find an event at a school near you.
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Find the latest updates, announcements and news from the district.
Expanding Mental Heath 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.
Apply to Become an Honorary Student Board Member
The Chicago Board of Education is seeking an Honorary Student Board Member for the 2025-26 School Year. The member will represent the student body at monthly meetings and receive a $1,000 scholarship. Apply by April 25, 2025.
Guidance and Resources Regarding New Presidential Administration
View important information regarding the potential impact of the incoming presidential administration on CPS school communities.
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
13 March 2025
Five Steps for Having a Successful Living Black History Wax Museum
13 March 2025
Sharing the Incredible Career of a CPS Crossing Guard
26 February 2025
Helping Students Thrive as a School Counselor
Community Updates
03 April 2025
Make Your Voice Heard: Respond to the CPS Spring Survey by May 17
In a letter to families and staff, CPS shares details about its Spring Survey.
01 April 2025
Important Update: Tentative Agreement Reached Between CPS and CTU
In a letter to families, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez provides an important update on contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union.
21 March 2025
End of Week Message: Supporting Students’ Mental Health; Spring Break Resources for CPS Families
In a letter to families, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez outlines a new partnership to expand mental health services for students.
18 March 2025
Spring Break Resources for CPS Families
In a letter to families, CPS provides information about Spring Break resources.
14 March 2025
End of Week Message: Preparing the CPS Teachers of Tomorrow
In a letter to families, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez highlights the District's Teach Chicago Tomorrow program.
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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