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Immigration Resources for Families
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Find the latest updates, announcements and news from the district.
Apply for 2026-27 School Year
The application period for the 2026-27 school year is now open until November 14, 2025 through GoCPS. Apply for K to 9th grade and see all the places you can go with CPS.
CPS Budget: View the Approved SY2025-26 Plan
The CPS Board of Education has approved the SY2025-26 budget. Visit the budget website to learn more and explore the plan.
Expanding Mental Health Services for Our Students
We're excited to announce that all CPS high school students will now have access to free, high-quality online therapy and counseling through a new partnership between CPS, United Health Care, and Hazel Health, the nation’s largest school-centered provider of telehealth services.
Families of Immigrant Students: A Message From Interim Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King
Families of Immigrant Students: A Message from OMME Chief Karime Asaf (Spanish)
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
23 September 2025
Recognizing the Amazing Staff Members who Support our Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs
Community Updates
26 September 2025
End of Week Message: Embracing Differences and Calling for Peace
In a letter to staff and families, Interim Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King celebrates Peace Day.
19 September 2025
End of Week Message: Uplifting Safe, Culturally-Rich School Communities
In a letter to staff and families, Interim Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King highlights Hispanic Heritage Month.
12 September 2025
End of Week Message: Taking Care of Ourselves in Challenging Times
In a letter to families, Interim Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King shares mental health resources.
11 September 2025
A Day for Remembrance, Reflection, and Hope
In a letter to staff and families, Interim Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King acknowledges the anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks.
05 September 2025
End of Week Message: Providing Safety in Uncertain Times
In a letter to staff and families, Interim Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King provides important safety information.
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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