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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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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...

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...

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...

The partnership provides certification assistance for teachers at high-performing public charter schools in Chicago. American College of EducationⓇ (ACE ) recently partnered wit...

In partnership with PeacePlayers Chicago, Distinctive Schools was excited to welcome the NBA Equipment Managers Association (NBAEMA) to our CICS Longwood and CICS Lloyd Bond c...

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we have an opportunity to break the stigma around mental health in our campuses by talking openly, compassionately, and kindly to each other. No...