
November 7, 2022
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 ...

October 19, 2022
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 t...

October 6, 2022
Distinctive 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 env...

September 28, 2022
Thank you, Education Week for this great article! Principal Sarah O'Connell and Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Instruction, Kristin Eng were interviewed and shared some of t...

September 19, 2022
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 investe...

September 8, 2022
Distinctive Schools is proud to announce new leadership at their Art in Motion campus in Chicago’s South Shore Neighborhood. Art in Motion is thrilled to welcome Dion Steele as ...

September 8, 2022
Distinctive Schools is proud to announce new leadership across two of our Michigan managed campuses. Dr. Derrick Harrison has joined the Distinctive Schools Network as Principal o...


August 31, 2022
August 2022
This CEO Staff Shout out celebrates a deeply loyal, dedicated leader, Christina Segreti , Regional Case Manager and Interim Director of Student Se...

August 25, 2022
Did you see us on ABC 7 this week?
Diego Nuñez, Community School Coordinator and Colleen Collins, Principal of CICS West Belden were interviewed this week by ABC 7 ne...

August 17, 2022
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 foc...

August 3, 2022
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:...

July 30, 2022
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 th...

July 8, 2022
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, admin...

July 8, 2022
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 fam...

June 20, 2022
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, Any...

June 17, 2022
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 ...

June 16, 2022
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. ...

June 16, 2022
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, for...

June 15, 2022
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 seni...