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

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 ...

Still looking for the right fit for your student? Distinctive Schools campuses are still accepting K–12 grade applications for the 2024–2025 school year! Whether your child has ju...

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...

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...

We are so excited to host a CARNIVAL at CICS Loomis – we'd love for you to attend. Join us for funnel cake, Popcorn, Bouncy House,360 photo booth, Raffles, DJ and More! Scan the Q...

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...

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...

Social workers serve as a lifeline during challenging times. Embarking on a career in social work requires hands-on experience and a commitment to making a positive community impa...

Happy holidays! With winter break upon us, we encourage you to relax, unwind, and settle into a safe and restful break. The holiday season is a time for togetherness and joy, b...

Distinctive Schools created a Vision for Learning , naming seven key points we are all striving to achieve as a network. Last year, we developed a Learner Advisory group, meeting...

Please join us for a very special event honoring all father figures at CICS Loomis, CICS Longwood Elementary, & CICS Longwood High School! WHO: Calling all father figures – d...

Happy Thanksgiving to our Distinctive families! We hope you take time this break to connect with loved ones and recharge. Even though our schools are closed, you will continue to ...

World Kindness Day World Kindness Day on November 13 is a day to recognize the importance of being kind to each other, ourselves, and the world. On this day, participants cel...

As part of our mission to create diverse, joyful, welcoming communities rooted in social justice and rigorous learning, Distinctive Schools is designing more equitable schools t...

All Means All . At Distinctive Schools, we are proud to support all students both as learners and as individuals. One way we do this is through our comprehensive Social Emotional...

Distinctive Schools Mental Health and Wellness Support October 10th is World Mental Health Day! This day is dedicated to raising awareness of mental health issues and mobili...

It was so delightful to see so many parents join our "Pancakes for Parents" event! We had so many parents to sign up to be Panther Parents. Panther parents is an organization for...

September 15th is the first day of Latina/o/é/x and Hispanic Heritage Month! Celebrating Latina/o/é/x and Hispanic Heritage Month is not just about recognizing the past; it's ...