Community Updates
View the latest messages from CPS, including parent letters, school news, community updates, and more.
Blog
Visit the CPS Blog to read stories about the people making a difference across the District.
CPS Blogs
14 November 2025
Catching Up with an Amazing Educator Whose Passion for Technology Still Shines
Community Updates
23 January 2026
End of Week Message: Updates for a Frigid Friday
In a letter to families and staff, Interim Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King shares up-to-date information from across CPS.
22 January 2026
Classes and After-School Activities Canceled on Friday, January 23
In a letter to families, CPS announces that classes and after-school programming will be canceled on Friday, January 23, 2026.
21 January 2026
Help Shape Next Year’s Academic Calendar
In a letter to families, staff, and students, CPS shares a survey about its academic calendar.
21 January 2026
Filing Deadline Extended to Run for Local School Council
In a letter to families and staff, CPS provides an update on Local School Council elections.
16 January 2026
End of Week Message: LSC Applications Due Tuesday; Uplifting our Student Artists; No School Monday, January 19, in Observance of Dr. MLK Day
In a letter to families and staff, Interim Superintendent/CEO Dr. Macquline King provides important District updates.
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Press Contacts
For press inquiries or general questions about CPS contact:
Executive Director of Media Relations
Mary Ann Fergus
mfergus@cps.edu
Press Secretaries
Evan Moore
efmoore2@cps.edu
Sylvia Barragan
sbarragan10@cps.edu
CPS Branding
To help departments and schools maintain a consistent identity, we've created a toolkit where you'll find district logos, brand guidelines, and other web-related assets.
