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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 ...

Welcome back, CICS Irving Park! We hope you all had a wonderful summer and we are so excited to be back learning together. This is going to be an incredible school year! Below you...

In support of our ongoing commitment and prioritization of Mental Health & Wellness, we have partnered with Care Solace to provide an additional layer of care for our community. C...

Read the original blog HERE ! Children spend the majority of their time at school. For eight hours a day, five days a week, ten months of the year, our students are in our buildi...

The summer before your child enters Kindergarten is a great time to kickstart learning and prepare them for this exciting new chapter! Start with anything that gets your stude...

The transition from home or preschool to kindergarten can be a big one for kids- but it’s also a very exciting time where they will learn new things, develop new friendships and b...

March 2023 This year, we've established a focal point where members of the community and families may learn about the incredible things taking place at CICS Irving Park. ...

Celebrating School Social Workers Happy School Social Work Week ! Mental health and wellness is a core priority at Distinctive Schools, and we are excited to celebrate our...

March is Women's History Month, a month to study, observe, and celebrate the vital role women play in American life and history. We will continue to encourage girls and young wome...

This year, we've established a focal point where members of the community and families may learn about the incredible things taking place at CICS Irving Park. This page ...

National School Counseling Week is February 7-11th. We thank our school counselors for their contributions to our students and school communities. School counselors help students ...

My name is Lissette Guerrero and I am the Community Schools Coordinator at CICS Irving Park! I have been a part of the Irving Park team for four years in a variety of roles. I am ...

Hello CICS Irving Park Family! Do you own a business? Would you like to be part of the IP Family Business Directory? If so, email me your name, your contact info, the name of your...

Happy Lunar New Year! Lunar New Year is a fifteen-day celebration marking the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar, determined by both...

It’s National Thank You Month! Thank You Month is an opportunity to spread kindness by thanking all the people who’ve helped us along the way. To kick off Thank You Month, we w...

Happy 2023, Distinctive Schools! We look forward to a successful year. This year, we encourage you to show self-compassion as you think of your New Year’s Resolutions. When we sho...

As we approach the close of the year and reflect on 2022, we have so much to be thankful for – and even more to look forward to in the New Year! We are embarking on our most ambit...

The Illinois Network of Charter Schools announced that Lindy Mandel, middle school teacher and instructional coach at Chicago International Charter School Irving Park, a Distincti...

Did you know that today is #GivingTuesday? We'd love your support! This year, Distinctive Schools campuses launched a series of initiatives to bring our students and f...

It is with great excitement that we are officially launching the next iteration of the Distinctive Schools Strategic Plan ! With guidance from partners, the voice of our students...