Health and Safety
Back to School
CPS SCHOOL YEAR 2021-22
In This Section
Explore the new safety protocols we have put in place to keep our students and staff safe.
Self Screener Instructions
To keep our students and staff safe and healthy, families and staff should run through the list of self-screener questions below before leaving home each day.
COVID-19 Travel Guidance
View the latest travel guidance from the CDPH for international and domestic travel.
Vaccination Opportunities
All Chicagoans age 12 and older are now eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Find information below about locating vaccination sites, scheduling appointments and protecting yourself and your community.
Book Your Vaccination
Students and families are invited to make an appointment to get vaccinated at a CPS school-based site. The vaccine is free for all and no proof of insurance nor citizenship is required.
Find a Vaccination Site
Protect yourself, your family and your community. Find a convenient CPS COVID-19 vaccine location on our map. Visit chicago.gov for more locations throughout the city of Chicago.
COVID-19 Testing
Helping families and staff access COVID-19 testing is critical as we go back to school.
Pediatric COVID-19 Testing Sites
View a list of pediatric COVID-19 testing sites in the Chicago area.
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 plan that includes health and safety policies and procedures aligned to local, state, and federal guidance.
Safety Best Practices
During COVID-19, families and staff should make every effort to adhere to these safety best practices when returning to school.
Tracking COVID-19
As we track the impact of COVID-19 at CPS, we’re sharing data about cases and testing to keep the public informed about how the pandemic is affecting the district and its community.