Upcoming Events
View Full CalendarApply for 2025-26 School Year
The application period for the 2025-26 school year is open until November 15, 2024 through GoCPS. Apply for K to 9th grade and see all the places you can go with CPS.
Respiratory Illness Guidance
Find information about common respiratory illnesses and learn how to keep your family safe as the new school year begins.
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
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
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.
06 November 2024
A Message from CPS CEO Martinez
In a letter to families, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez responds to recent election results.
01 November 2024
End of Week Message: Tips for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Progress in Student Transportation, and Countdown to Election Day!
In a letter to families, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez shares information about transportation, parent-teacher conferences, and Election Day.
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
Find detailed info about a school, including programs and admissions requirements, after school activities, family support services, and school performance reports.
School Locator
See all CPS schools and neighborhood boundaries on this searchable map.