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
06 June 2025
How One Member of the CPS Class of 2025 Discovered His Passion for Music in High School
Community Updates
15 August 2025
Welcoming Students Back to Safe and Supportive Schools
In a letter to families, CPS leaders provide important information about creating safe learning environments for all students.
11 August 2025
School Starts One Week from Today
In a letter to families, CPS provides information about the upcoming school year.
04 August 2025
The First Day of School—Monday, August 18—is Two Weeks Away!
In a letter to families, CPS provides information about the upcoming school year.
30 July 2025
Today’s Back-to-School Bash at Winnemac Park Moving Indoors to Amundsen High School
In a letter to families, CPS provides an update on the Back-to-School Bash at Winnemac Park.
28 July 2025
3 Weeks Until the First Day of School — Monday, August 18!
In a letter to families, CPS provides information about the upcoming school year.
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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
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