Chicago Public Schools
Memorial Day Weekend: Free Activities & Safety Tips
Sports, music, art, movies, and more. Find a list of free events for students and families across the city and tips on staying safe and having fun responsibly this weekend.
COVID-19 Testing
Register for COVID-19 testing at CPS schools. Testing is available for staff and students.
Tracking COVID-19
View data about how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the district and its community.
COVID-19 Resources
Find more critical information on vaccinations, testing, case data, and more.
What's Happening at CPS
Find the latest updates, announcements and news from the district.
Renewing Your Medicaid Benefits
The State of Illinois has begun mailing out Medicaid renewal forms. Get ready to renew, get support, and get your questions answered.
Early Learning Applications Now Open
The 2023-24 early learning application period has started and will remain open through May 2. Programs are available in every Chicago neighborhood for children ages birth to five.
Explore CPS Summer Programs
Finding summer programs is easier than ever with our new interactive map. Search by neighborhood, program type, grade level and more to find opportunities for continued learning and fun over summer break.
Join Your Local School Council
Your Local School Council needs your support. Parents, community members, educators and students are encouraged to apply to fill open LSC seats and help shape the future of our district.
Community Updates
05/25/2023
Activities and Safety Tips for Memorial Day Weekend
In a letter to families, CPS shares a variety of free events and safety tips for Memorial Day weekend.
05/19/2023
Reminder to Explore CPS Summer Programs & Honoring our Crossing Guards
In a community letter, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez sends a reminder about summer programming and recaps an event honoring CPS crossing guards.
05/12/2023
Honoring our CPS Teachers and Nurses
In a community letter, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez highlights Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurses Week.
05/05/2023
Supporting the Health of CPS Students and Families
In a letter to families, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez shares important information about Medicaid benefits and Teacher Appreciation Week.
04/28/2023
Planning for a Safe and Successful Summer
In a letter to families, CPS CEO Pedro Martinez shares information about summer opportunities for CPS students and families.
A District on the Rise
Over the past two decades, CPS’ four-year high school graduation rate has nearly doubled, reaching a new record high in 2022. 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.
82.9%
2022 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.
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CPS Ventilation and Air Quality
Welcome, CEO Martinez
CPS Ventilation and Air Quality
School Profile Search
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