Chicago Public Schools
Join Us For Back-to-School Bashes
Back-to-School Bashes return this summer at city parks in Chicago. The entire CPS community is invited to join us to connect, ask questions, and get excited for the new school year, which begins Monday, August 18, 2025 for K-12 and Tuesday, August 19, 2025 for Pre-K.
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Upcoming Events
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Find the latest updates, announcements and news from the district.
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.
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.
Budget Community Feedback Sessions
Join us for a series of community engagement opportunities this July to learn about the FY2026 budget and discuss options that will allow CPS to build on our students’ outstanding progress, both next school year and in the future.
Guidance and Resources Regarding New Presidential Administration
View important information regarding the potential impact of the incoming presidential administration on CPS school communities.
Josue’s Story
Honorary Student BoardMember (HSBM) applications are now open!
Back to School 2024-25
End of the School Year - 2024
2024 Graduates
Do STEM with CPS
Student Voice Leadership Summit
CPS Class of 2023 Earns Record-Breaking $2 billion in Scholarships
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 July 2025
Changes to CPS Operations for the 2025–26 School Year
In a letter to CPS families and staff, Chief Operating Officer Charles Mayfield outlines operational changes for the upcoming school year.
22 July 2025
Important Information Regarding Heat Watch This Week for CPS Families
In a letter to CPS families, Interim CEO/Superintendent Dr. Macquline King shares important safety information related to upcoming high temperatures.
21 July 2025
School Starts in 4 Weeks! Here’s What Families Need to Know!
In a letter to CPS families, Interim CEO/Superintendent Dr. Macquline King provides information about the upcoming school year.
18 July 2025
Another Way to Engage in the CPS Budget Conversation
In a letter to the CPS community, Interim CEO/Superintendent Dr. Macquline King shares updated engagement opportunities about the CPS budget.
15 July 2025
Budget Engagement Sessions Now Underway!
In a letter to the CPS community, Interim CEO/Superintendent Dr. Macquline King provides an update about upcoming engagement opportunities.
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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