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It’s National Thank You Month! Thank You Month is an opportunity to spread kindness by thanking all the people who’ve helped us along the way. To kick off Thank You Month, we w...

Happy 2023, Distinctive Schools! We look forward to a successful year. This year, we encourage you to show self-compassion as you think of your New Year’s Resolutions. When we sho...

As we approach the close of the year and reflect on 2022, we have so much to be thankful for – and even more to look forward to in the New Year! We are embarking on our most ambit...

A BIG thank you to our generous friend and BT parent Marina Gonzalez and her helpers at @Properties for bringing the holiday cheer to Bucktown today! Our Bucktown Community of ov...

Did you know that today is #GivingTuesday? We'd love your support! This year, Distinctive Schools campuses launched a series of initiatives to bring our students and f...

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...

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 Mi...

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 Fa...

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 t...

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 e...

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 t...

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 investe...

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 foc...

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:...

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 th...

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 ...

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...

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, Any...

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, familie...