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Welcome to Tamayo’s 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 Tamayo Elementary School opening in July 2026.

School Information
Address 5135 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
Contact Phone:  773-434-6355
Fax: 773-434-5036
Current Acero Principal

Matthew Katz
Current Acero School Website rt.aceroschools.org
CPS Network Assignment for SY26-27

Network 8
Gilberto Piedrahita, Chief of Schools
Kristie Langbehn, Deputy Chief of Schools
Advisory Council Members
Group Name
Parents Isabel Alvarez
Gladis Fitzmaurice
Cristina R Pinon
Lucy Salgado
Imelda Torres
Staff Yesenia Lopez
Laura Ortiz
Community Representative Michelle Solis
Vacancies (1) 1 Community Representative

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 Tamayo. View the full schedule below.

  • September 15, 2025 at 6 p.m. (virtual)
  • October 20, 2025 at 6 p.m.
  • November 13, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. (Principal Candidate Forum)
  • December 15, 2025 at 6 p.m.
  • January 26, 2026 at 6 p.m.
  • February 23, 2026 at 6 p.m.
  • March 16, 2026 at 6 p.m.
  • April 20, 2026 at 6 p.m.
  • May 18, 2026 at 6 p.m.
  • June 8, 2026 at 6 p.m.

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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    Community Incubation Meeting

    Thank you for attending the Tamayo 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.

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    Listening Forums

    We hosted Listening Forums for the Tamayo 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.