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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...

Distinctive Schools is closed today in honor of Juneteenth. As an organization, we will honor the importance of this day in American history. In solidarity with our staff, familie...

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 ...

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. ...

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...

Have you seen DISTINCTIVE SCHOOLS on the CTA? Our bus ads are rolling, and there are posters on platforms! Our staff and families have had so much fun spotting DS all around Chica...

This spring, CICS West Belden was one of the recipients of a grant from the Lollapalooza Arts Education Fund ! Led by music teacher Ms. Chopp, this grant allowed for an incredible...

CICS West Belden celebrates TWENTY YEARS of operation this year! CICS West Belden is a neighborhood school that many call home and that is exactly what it is to our students, fami...

CICS West Belden Families- This is a reminder that Right At School summer camp registration will open tonight at 6pm CST! The following link will not be active until 6:00pm, bu...

The month of May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Check out this article from out partners at Care Solace to learn more: In the month of Ma...

This is a very special week for all of us at Distinctive Schools, a favorite time to celebrate you during TEACHER & STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK! We are endlessly grateful our amazing ...

Spring break is here! We hope you have a wonderful break, and take some time to rest and recharge. Take a look at this short video from our partners at The Chicago Department o...

While we are quickly approaching spring break and planning for the strong finish for this school year, plans for the fall are already well underway. As part of our commitment to a...

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....

Thank you to everyone who attended our first vaccination clinic! We have added additional clinics on February 2nd and February 23rd (details to come!) , more information coming so...

Q : What does reopening our schools mean for my campus? A: Our plan prioritizes the health and safety of our students, staff, and families. We will be open for in-person le...

The Distinctive Dress Code Student dress is a visual representation of our school’s culture. As a school seeking to support student individuality, identity and growth, we choos...

Student-centered evidence centers the student in measurement and decision-making, so that the evidence we use builds trust, informs learning and teaching, and speaks to shared asp...