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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...

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!...

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 ...

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! ...

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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...

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...

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...

The air around Longwood High School's 2024 senior class is filled with excitement, and for a good reason! Scholarship letters for the senior class have practically taken over the ...

On April 25, 2024 an energetic assembly of CICS West Belden students eagerly lined up, bursting into cheers as the Enchanted Backpack van arrived to deliver a generous donation t...

April 24, 2024 - In a groundbreaking collaboration, PeacePlayers Chicago and Distinctive Schools joined forces to present "Our Voice Matters," a special Martin Luther King Jr. C...

National School Counseling Week is February 5th-9th. We thank our school counselors for their contributions to our students and school communities. School counselors help studen...