Chicago Public Schools is excited to welcome students back to 5 days of in-person learning.
Visit the Back to School website for the latest updates on what school year 2021-2022 will look like.
Health & Safety
Reopening our schools and buildings will require students and staff to follow new health and safety protocols to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Submit Your Self Screener
To keep our students and staff safe and healthy, families and staff should run through the list of questions below before leaving home each day.
CPS Vaccination Program
All CPS staff are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine through their healthcare provider, pharmacy, and public vaccination sites. CPS vaccination centers will prioritize staff vaccinations beginning in February 2021.
Pediatric COVID-19 Testing Sites
We are identifying pediatric COVID-19 testing sites in the Chicago area to help families and schools connect symptomatic students to health services.
Safe & Clean Learning Environment
During a global pandemic, risk exists for any public gathering. However, to mitigate these risks, the district has developed a comprehensive health and safety plan aligned to local, state, and federal guidance.
School Readiness
To ensure CPS is prepared for the safe return of students and staff, we are collecting and sharing data on the status of each of our schools’ facilities and deliveries of devices, HEPA air filters, face coverings, hand sanitizer, and other materials to support our communities’ health and wellness.
Tracking COVID-19
Learn more about COVID-19 cases and testing at CPS during the 2020-21 school year, which included remote learning and school reopening.
CPS Meal Sites
CPS families can pick-up free meals from more than 400 sites during the 2020-2021 school year. Get additional information about meal pick-up processes and the latest updates on availability.
Family Support Numbers
If you need help with questions about back to school and reopening topics, please reach out to one of our support teams. Assistance is available in English and Spanish.
GENERAL SUPPORT
Healthy CPS Hotline
Monday - Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
773-553-KIDS (5437)
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
CPS Parent Tech Support Hotline
Monday - Friday
7:30 am - 4:30 pm
773-417-1060
Staff Resources
To find the latest resources for all CPS staff on reopening, including guidance documents and training session, please visit the CPS Employee Intranet.