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 Santiago Elementary School opening in July 2026.
| School Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2510 W Cortez St, Chicago, IL 60622 |
| Contact | Phone: 312-455-5410 Fax: 312-455-5411 |
| Current Acero Principal |
Melissa Sweazy |
| Current Acero School Website | es.aceroschools.org |
| CPS Network Assignment for SY26-27 |
Network 5 |
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 Santiago at 4 p.m. View the full schedule below.
- September 15, 2025 (virtual)
- October 23, 2025
- November 20, 2025 (Principal Candidate Forum)
- December 18, 2025
- January 29, 2026
- February 26, 2026
- March 19, 2026
- April 23, 2026
- May 21, 2026
- June 11, 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.
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Listening Forums
We hosted Listening Forums for the Santiago 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.
