Community Updates
View the latest messages from CPS, including parent letters, school news, community updates, and more.
Blog
Visit the CPS Blog to read stories about the people making a difference across the District.
CPS Blogs
14 November 2025
Catching Up with an Amazing Educator Whose Passion for Technology Still Shines
Community Updates
25 January 2026
CPS Schools and Offices to Reopen on Monday, January 26
In a letter to families, CPS announces that CPS schools and offices will reopen on Monday, January 26, 2026.
23 January 2026
End of Week Message: Updates for a Frigid Friday
In a letter to families and staff, Interim Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King shares up-to-date information from across CPS.
22 January 2026
Classes and After-School Activities Canceled on Friday, January 23
In a letter to families, CPS announces that classes and after-school programming will be canceled on Friday, January 23, 2026.
21 January 2026
Help Shape Next Year’s Academic Calendar
In a letter to families, staff, and students, CPS shares a survey about its academic calendar.
21 January 2026
Filing Deadline Extended to Run for Local School Council
In a letter to families and staff, CPS provides an update on Local School Council elections.
Office of Communications
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Press Contacts
For press inquiries or general questions about CPS contact:
Executive Director of Media Relations
Mary Ann Fergus
mfergus@cps.edu
Press Secretaries
Evan Moore
efmoore2@cps.edu
Sylvia Barragan
sbarragan10@cps.edu
CPS Branding
To help departments and schools maintain a consistent identity, we've created a toolkit where you'll find district logos, brand guidelines, and other web-related assets.
