At CICS Prairie, we build joyful classrooms, develop a sense of belonging, and provide growth opportunities for our students and staff alike. CICS Prairie is an amazing place to le...
From the Director's Desk....Welcome to the first edition of our Prairie Family Newsletter! Each month we will celebrate our successes, list upcoming events/activities, and highligh...
Celebrating School Social Workers
Happy School Social Work Week! Mental health and wellness is a core priority at Distinctive Schools, and we are excited to celebrate our school s...
March is Women's History Month, a month to study, observe, and celebrate the vital role women play in American life and history. We will continue to encourage girls and young women...
National School Counseling Week is February 7-11th. We thank our school counselors for their contributions to our students and school communities. School counselors help students s...
We recently celebrated National School Choice Week! We are excited to share our Prairie PRIDE! School choice is incredibly important to us, we believe in involving the entire famil...
Happy Lunar New Year!
Lunar New Year is a fifteen-day celebration marking the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar, determined by both the ...
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 want...
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 show...
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 ambiti...
Our middle school students had a blast at the University of Chicago Men's Basketball's Midwest Classic Game and campus tour! It is so important to us to help our students learn abo...
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 families ...
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 Prairie 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 envir...
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...