Chicago Public Schools
Rigorous. Joyful. Equitable.
This is the vision we have for the daily student experience. This is our commitment to our students, families and the communities we serve. We shared our vision about the Daily Student Experience during public bargaining sessions with the CTU.
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Careers
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What's Happening at CPS
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Join Us For Our Final Back-to-School Bash
The last Back-to-School Bash of the summer kicks off Thursday, August 1 at Gately Park. The entire CPS community is invited to join us to connect, ask questions, and get excited for the new school year, which begins on Monday, August 26, 2024.
Find Summer Meals Near You
CPS offers free meals during summer break at LunchStop sites across the city and at every school that is open for summer programs. View our map to find a meal site near you.
Access Summer EBT
Summer EBT provides CPS families $120 in benefits per eligible school-age child to use for groceries. Most eligible children are automatically enrolled.
What to Know About the Elected School Board
Beginning in January of 2025, CPS begins the transition to a fully elected school board. View the sub-district that will represent your neighborhood and visit CPSBOE for information on the responsibilities of the board, info sessions, and running for a seat on the Elected School Board.
Upcoming Events
View Full CalendarHelp Develop CPS' Five-Year Strategic Plan
Parents, students, staff, and community members are invited to participate in community engagement sessions that will help chart the course for CPS' future. Sign up to attend a session today.
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
Women's History Month 2024
Black History Month 2024
Community Updates
31 July 2024
An Update on Contract Negotiations between CPS and the CTU
In a letter to families, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez recaps the District's latest public negotiation session.
29 July 2024
Exciting Updates on Next Year’s Budget and Our Next Public Negotiation Session
In a letter to families, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez outlines the District's historic budget for the upcoming year.
24 July 2024
Announcing Upcoming Public Negotiation Sessions
In a letter to families, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez provides details about upcoming public negotiation sessions.
09 July 2024
Summer Update on CPS/CTU Contract Negotiations
In a letter to families, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez provides an update on the District's contract negotiations with the CTU.
27 June 2024
Location Change for Today’s Chicago Board of Education Meeting/Cambio de ubicación para la reunión de la Junta de Educación de Chicago de hoy
Due to a bona fide emergency of flooding at the original meeting location, today’s Chicago Board of Education meeting will be held at Jones College Prep High School.
A District on the Rise
Since 2001, CPS’ four-year high school graduation rate has more than doubled, reaching a new record high in 2023. 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.
84.0%
2023 Four-Year Graduation Rate
Three-Year Blueprint
Our three-year Blueprint is a call to action to ensure a strong recovery from the pandemic and create a better, more equitable District. Learn more and get involved.
Strategic Initiatives
School Profile Search
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School Locator
See all CPS schools and neighborhood boundaries on this searchable map.
Enroll and Apply
Start your journey at CPS by finding the school or program that's right for you.
COVID-19 Resources
Find information on vaccinations, testing, safety guidance and more.
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