December 4, 2024
In the spirit of this season, we’re uplifting the impact of being Distinctive through alumni voices. This couldn’t ring more true than with CICS Loomis-Longwood alum-turned-basket...
November 27, 2024
This Thanksgiving break, as we reflect on all that we are grateful for, our Distinctive Schools community is especially thankful for the parents and community members who generous...
November 25, 2024
At CICS Lloyd Bond, our community is rich with individuals who inspire, uplift, and give back in extraordinary ways. Today, we’re excited to share our gratitude and celebrate Ryan...
November 22, 2024
We’re continuing to share gratitude throughout November, today we are celebrating our CICS West Belden community, who have so much to be grateful for. We believe in the power of c...
November 21, 2024
This November we’re continuing to share gratitude, and our CICS Loomis and CICS Longwood Elementary School communities have so much to be grateful for. Parents like Lonzetta McK...
November 14, 2024
November is a time to share gratitude, and our CICS Irving Park community has so much to be grateful for. One of the things we are most grateful for is the tireless advocacy of ou...
October 28, 2024
CICS Bucktown and CICS Longwood Elementary hosted high school fairs for 8th graders from Distinctive Schools campuses, including Art In Motion, CICS Bucktown, CICS Irving Park, C...
October 28, 2024
CICS West Belden’s goal has always been to improve student outcomes. This year, our middle school math team is taking this commitment to the next level by joining the LEAP Innovat...
October 25, 2024
On October 8, 2024, CICS Loomis and CICS Longwood Elementary students were treated to generous donations from Enchanted Backpack as part of our Community Hub model. Special thank...
October 9, 2024
Distinctive Schools’ Art In Motion – Creative Arts School campus unveiled its long-awaited 110,000-square-foot expansion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, October 7, 2024!...
October 1, 2024
Every October we celebrate Principal Appreciation Month ! Distinctive Schools is proud of our incredible building leaders, who shape their schools and the student experience ever...
September 27, 2024
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re excited to highlight Kaelyn Andrade , a graduate of CICS Bucktown, who now works at the National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA) in ...
September 18, 2024
At Distinctive Schools, unsung heroes are the everyday champions who make extraordinary impacts quietly and selflessly. They are the countless individuals who work behind the scen...
September 16, 2024
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Distinctive Schools is spotlighting our incredible bilingual programming. Our commitment to bilingual education isn't just about teaching two ...
September 9, 2024
Ms. Wanda is excited about Art in Motion’s newest project—a 110,000-square-foot expansion with a black box theater, versatile courtyard spaces, and professional dance floors! ...
September 5, 2024
In case you missed this and would like to receive this in your email, you can sign up here . Welcome! Distinctive Schools Partners & Friends – We are officially of...
September 3, 2024
What if the ultimate goal [of teaching] was joy? . . . What would learning look like? –Dr. Gholdnecsar (Gholdy) Muhammad With schools opening their doors to excited families...
August 15, 2024
CICS Lloyd Bond, a Distinctive Schools campus, proudly announces the release of an inspiring new song, “Lloyd Bond (Chicago Remix),” created by acclaimed GRYSKLL artists Tobias Bl...
July 23, 2024
We are thrilled to share some exciting news from the Distinctive Schools community! Our CEO, Scott Frauenheim, has been selected as a fellow for Leadership Greater Chicago’s 40th...
July 9, 2024
Be the one! "Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and resilience research shows that one positive relationship in school can change the trajectory of a child’s life. Be the one, r...