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Welcome Back, Students and Staff
The new school year is here. Explore our back-to-school resources for a successful start to the year.
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Find the latest updates, announcements and news from the district.
Proposed CPS 2026 Budget
Your feedback was taken in to consideration as we created the proposed CPS 2026 budget. View the proposed budget to learn more.
Updated Guidance and Resources Regarding Presidential Administration
View important information and resources for keeping our CPS school communities and families safe.
Welcome Interim Superintendent/ CEO Dr. Macquline King
CPS’ Interim Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King brings to the role over 32 years of dedication, transformative leadership, and a deep commitment to equity and excellence in education.
School Food Survey Results
The results are in! We asked and you answered. View the results from the 2025 CPS School Food Survey to see how the CPS community responded to questions about school meals.
Interim CEO Dr. Macquline King Looks Ahead to the Upcoming School Year
Interim CEO Dr. Macquline King Looks Ahead to the Upcoming School Year (Spanish)
Josue’s Story
Honorary Student BoardMember (HSBM) applications are now open!
End of the School Year - 2024
2024 Graduates
Do STEM with CPS
Student Voice Leadership Summit
CPS Blogs
06 June 2025
How One Member of the CPS Class of 2025 Discovered His Passion for Music in High School
Community Updates
25 August 2025
A Balanced Budget for the New School Year
In a letter to families, Interim Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King provides an update on the District's budget.
25 August 2025
Extending Free, High-Speed Internet for CPS Families
In a letter to families, CPS provides an update about the Chicago Connected program.
22 August 2025
An Important Message Regarding Youth Safety in Chicago
In a letter to families, CPS provides important reminders about youth safety.
22 August 2025
Welcome to the 2025–26 School Year!
In a letter to staff and families, Interim Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King shares highlights from the first week of school.
18 August 2025
A Back-to-School Message from Interim Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King
In a letter to families, Interim Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King provides a back-to-school message for the start of the upcoming school year.
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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