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Welcome to Casas’ New Chapter

We're excited to build this future together and support you every step of the way as we facilitate your child’s transition into a CPS-managed school.

About the Transition

This transition follows a February 2025 resolution approved by the Chicago Board of Education that required CPS to transition five schools from the Acero Network to new CPS, District-managed schools by summer 2026. On this site, you'll find important updates, opportunities, and a space to share your voice as it relates to the new Casas Elementary School opening in July 2026.

School Information
Address 1641 West 16th Street Chicago IL 60608
Contact Phone: 312-432-3224
Fax: 312-432-1066
Current Acero Principal

Zully Jimenez
Current Acero School Website

bc.aceroschools.org
CPS Network Assignment for SY26-27

Network 6
Ethan Netterstrom, Chief of Schools
Fernando Kim, Deputy Chief of Schools
Advisory Council Members
Group Name
Parents Jeanette Arrvizo
Yolanda Ayala
Elvira Bernal Bolaños
Alma R Mara
Mariela Marcellez
Arianna Olvera González
Marisol Ordonez
Elena Ortiz
Community Representative Gloria Miranda
Staff Karina Gomez
Vacancies (3)

1 Community Representative

2  Staff

Community Incubation Meeting Schedule

Community incubation meetings are an opportunity to learn more about your school's transition to CPS. Meetings are held monthly, in-person at Casas at 4 p.m. View the full schedule below.

  • September 15, 2025 (virtual)
  • October 20, 2025
  • November 17, 2025 (Principal Candidate Forum)
  • December 15, 2025
  • January 26, 2026
  • February 23, 2026
  • March 16, 2026
  • April 20, 2026
  • May 18, 2026
  • June 8, 2026

Community Presentations

CPS values your partnership with us as your ideas, advocacy, and feedback will continue to guide our approach and all decision-making as we support your school’s successful transition into the District by the summer of 2026.

  • Casas Incubation Meeting Cover

    Community Incubation Meeting

    Thank you for attending the Casas October Community Incubation Meeting that took place on October 20. In case you were not able to attend, please find the presentation slides linked below.

  • Casas Listening Forums

    Listening Forums

    We hosted Listening Forums for the Casas community to hear your ideas and connect with you directly. We appreciate the input gathered on what matters most to your student and the school community.