A Note From CPS Leadership |
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Dear CPS Colleagues, Families, and Supporters,
As we approach the holiday weekend, I want to wish everyone in the CPS community a safe and enjoyable Independence Day. With COVID-19 vaccines now widely available, I’m sure it will be much easier this year to gather with family and friends for some well-deserved fun and relaxation. If you have not done so already, I encourage everyone in our CPS community to get vaccinated as quickly as possible so that we can put the era of COVID-19 behind us.
As a reminder, all schools, district offices, and summer meal sites will be closed in observance of the holiday on Monday, July 5 and will resume operations on Tuesday, July 6. Additional information about meal sites and programming can be found below.
I look forward to getting to know the educators, students, staff and parents who make up the CPS family. In the meantime, I am excited to again be serving the students of Chicago, and I look forward to helping all of our schools prepare to open for five days a week of in-person learning this fall.
Sincerely,
José M. Torres, PhD
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Chicago Public Schools
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Summer Grab-and-Go Meal Sites Closed 7/5, Resume 7/6
Summer meal service is now available at more than 260 district locations throughout the city. Meal kits containing multiple meals can be picked up Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., except on Monday, July 5, when CPS will observe Independence Day. Summer meal service will run through Friday, August 20. Visit cps.edu/mealsites for more information and to find the meal distribution site nearest you.
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Get Vaccinated at Home and Receive a $50 Gift Card
Have you been vaccinated yet against COVID-19? If not, you can now receive the vaccine in your home and earn a $50 gift card to GrubHub at the same time. This program is open to all Chicago residents ages 12+, and up to 10 people per household can be vaccinated at one time. No ID or health insurance is required, and you can choose between the Pfizer vaccine (12+) or the Johnson & Johnson vaccine (18+). One $50 GrubHub gift card will be provided per household while supplies last. Call (312) 746-4835 to schedule an appointment, or click here for more information.
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Virtual Academy to Serve Eligible Students in Fall 2021
The vast majority of CPS students will return to school five days a week this fall. However, we anticipate that a small percentage of children will need to continue learning remotely due to verified medical needs. To ensure these students receive the high-quality education they deserve, CPS is launching a Virtual Academy to provide a central model of instruction.
To be eligible for the Virtual Academy, students must meet specific medical criteria that is documented by a healthcare provider.
The window to enroll in the CPS Virtual Academy is June 18 - July 23. Families whose children meet the medical criteria for the Virtual Academy can provide the COVID-19 Health Eligibility Form to a licensed medical provider, who must submit the form via virtualenrollment@cps.edu, or fax it to (773) 553-6563, Attn: Virtual Enrollment.
All applications will be approved through the Office of Student Health & Wellness.
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Help CPS Support Lurie Children's Hospital
In partnership with the district, Lurie Children’s Hospital is working to learn about the health and wellbeing of CPS students and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please consider completing this brief survey and earn a chance to receive a $5 gift card once it is submitted.
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A Look Inside Our Schools |
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We’re so excited to celebrate the accomplishments of the student-athletes who are part of the CPS Class of 2021. At Morgan Park High School, 11 seniors ended their high school careers on a high note by winning the city championship for varsity boys baseball. As they reflect on their time on the team, these students note that baseball has not only helped them grow as athletes, it has built their character and become like a second home for the entire team.
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At Alcott College Prep, recent graduates Ulises and Max have both received full-ride soccer scholarships to Black Hawk College. Their close relationship with their coach encouraged them both to keep building their skills on the soccer field and succeeding academically. They are looking forward to playing soccer in college and pursuing their interests in nursing and visual communications.
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Daquan is another recent Alcott graduate who has inspired his entire school community through his passion for music. To celebrate the Class of 2021, he created a song that reflects on his high school journey and encourages his peers to live life to the fullest. He is looking forward to continuing to pursue music as a future career.
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Another outstanding member of the Class of 2021 is Ciarah, who has graduated from Lindblom College Prep and won’t have to travel too far to attend the University of Chicago in the fall. One of her most memorable experiences in high school was traveling abroad to Shanghai to pursue her interests in Chinese language and culture, which she hopes to continue exploring in college.
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- July 5: CPS schools and offices closed in observance of Independence Day
- July 23: Final day to apply to the CPS Virtual Academy for SY21-22
- July 28: Chicago Board of Education Meeting
- August 30: First day of school for CPS students
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View the parent and student guide for the 2021-2022 School Year with additional important dates and deadlines! |
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