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...
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...
CICS Prairie 2022-2023 School Supply List is Now Available! Find it here: https://drive.google.com/file/... ¡La lista de útiles escolares de CICS Prairie 2022-2023 ya está disponib...
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...
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 sending it to you now....
The month of May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Check out this article from out partners at Care Solace to learn more:In the month of May w...
This is a very special week for all of us at Distinctive Schools, a favorite time to celebrate you during TEACHER & STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK! We are endlessly grateful our amazing t...
We kicked off our partnership with Palmer Park today, and our kiddos are SO excited to enjoy open gym, arts & crafts club, and so much more! Through this partnership, we are able t...
Spring break is here! We hope you have a wonderful break, and take some time to rest and recharge. Take a look at this short video from our partners at The Chicago Department of Pu...
While we are quickly approaching spring break and planning for the strong finish for this school year, plans for the fall are already well underway. As part of our commitment to a ...
A NEW PARTNERSHIP!We're excited to partner with Palmer Park to offer PARK KIDS after school programming to CICS Prairie families! Students will walk to Palmer Park after school (ac...
In support of our ongoing commitment and prioritization of Mental Health & Wellness, we have partnered with Care Solace to provide an additional layer of care for our community. Ca...
We are so excited to be featured in this webinar from Move This World! Allyson Healy, our Assistant Director of Culture will be speaking with Move This World about our social emoti...
We're SO excited to announce that our very own Ms. Rachael Beucher has been named our new CICS Prairie Principal! There's no doubt that she is the right person for this role; she h...
Q: What does reopening our schools mean for my campus?A: Our plan prioritizes the health and safety of our students, staff, and families. We will be open for in-person learning fiv...