At Distinctive Schools, we build joyful classrooms, develop a sense of belonging, and provide growth opportunities for our students and staff alike. Distinctive Schools are an amaz...
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...
Erika Dietz brings over 15 years of experience educating Michigan youth, now serving as Principal of Distinctive College Prep Harper Woods. Through her wealth of classroom experien...
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 the...
We have exciting news for our AIM community – Dion Steele will be joining our team as the Principal of Art In Motion!
Dion Steele, a youth and community advocate, administrator,...
This CEO Staff Shout out celebrates an important leader on our technology team – Nathan Suh, our Central Systems Administrator! Nathan has been part of the Distinctive Schools fami...
Dr. Derrick Harrison has been offered and accepted the Plymouth Educational Center Principal role!
Dr. Harrison joins Distinctive Schools after having served as an Assistant Prin...
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...
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 are thrilled to welcome Dr. Sara Ray Stoelinga, PHD and Chuala Gupta to the Distinctive Schools National Board! We are committed to bringing together brilliant, forward thinking...
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 spring, CICS West Belden was one of the recipients of a grant from the Lollapalooza Arts Education Fund! Led by music teacher Ms. Chopp, this grant allowed for an incredible r...
We are thrilled to highlight future educator and Distinctive alumni – TY LEE! Ty, a graduate of CICS Irving Park Class of 2018, was recently selected to receive a Golden Apple Sch...
CICS West Belden celebrates TWENTY YEARS of operation this year! CICS West Belden is a neighborhood school that many call home and that is exactly what it is to our students, famil...
We are proud to have taken part in this SEL Case Study through xSEL Labs! In alignment with our focus on Mental Health and Wellness across our network, we began implementation of t...
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...
Distinctive Schools is excited to announce that Jessica Paulsen has been named Distinctive Schools’ Chief of Staff! Jessica’s focus on strategic initiatives and planning for long t...
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...