At CICS Bucktown, we build joyful classrooms, develop a sense of belonging, and provide growth opportunities for our students and staff alike. CICS Bucktown is an amazing place to ...
It is with great excitement that we are officially launching the next iteration of the Distinctive Schools Strategic Plan! With guidance from partners, the voice of our students an...
Veterans Day, celebrated on November 11, is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served and the families who support them. The brave members of the United States Mil...
Happy November, Distinctive Schools family! We are having a great fall so far- here are some highlights from the last month:Our schools hosted a variety of fun events such as Fall ...
At Distinctive Schools, we believe every student deserves a safe space for learning and self-expression. In October, we recognize National Bullying Prevention Month to highlight th...
CICS Bucktown Families-
Thank you for taking the time to complete the YouthTruth Family Survey! Your responses will guide our efforts in creating positive and joyful learning envi...
Thank you, Education Week for this great article! Principal Sarah O'Connell and Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Instruction, Kristin Eng were interviewed and shared some of the...
At Distinctive Schools, we view your mental health and well-being as a priority for your success at our schools. In support of this, we have partnered with Care Solace and invested...
Attention Distinctive families! Reminder that we offer FREE breakfast for every student, every day. School breakfast has many benefits including helping students stay full and focu...
Did you know that August is National Wellness Month? Check out this great article from CareSolace about incorporating wellness into your back-to-school routine! CareSolace says: We...
This great article from Education Week features this month's CEO Spotlight recipient, Kristin Eng! This piece highlights what makes a successful Assistant Principal. "Eng asked the...
We hope you'll join us for our Ice Cream Social Open House! Enjoy a delicious treat and learn all about the amazing CICS Bucktown community! There will be opportunities to meet sta...
Summer is a wonderful time for students to continue their education at home by looking at the world through a lens of learning! We are excited to announce this year’s Anytime, Anyw...
Distinctive Schools is closed today in honor of Juneteenth. As an organization, we will honor the importance of this day in American history. In solidarity with our staff, families...
Summer is just around the corner! As you start planning your summer activities, remember to allow yourself time to rest, restore, and reconnect.
Choose the outdoors. Spending time...
CONGRATULATIONS to all our 8th grade graduates! We are so proud of how far you have come in your educational journey and so excited to see the incredible things you will do next. W...
We have exciting news to share – we are making another incredible investment in our Distinctive family! Our HR/Talent and Finance team, with support and advocacy from our senior le...
Have you seen DISTINCTIVE SCHOOLS on the CTA? Our bus ads are rolling, and there are posters on platforms! Our staff and families have had so much fun spotting DS all around Chicag...
CICS Bucktown Families-This is a reminder that Right At School summer camp registration will open tonight at 6pm CST! The following link will not be active until 6:00pm, but we are...