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7,000

Each year, more than 7,000 students from across Chicago choose to enroll in a CICS School.

900

Every year, nearly 900 dedicated individuals choose to work at a CICS school.

13

Our portfolio includes 10 elementary and 3 high schools across the city.

60

60 percent of our principals identify as Black - 6 times the national average.

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CICS Celebrates Our Assistant Principals

Written by Chicago International Charter School. Posted in Educator Spotlight

More Than a Librarian: Jim Klise’s Mission to Enrich Literacy at CICS

Written by Chicago International Charter School. Posted in Educator Spotlight

Young CEOs Turning Lemons into Action: CICS Prairie Students’ Inspiring Journey Captured on ABC7 Chicago

Written by Chicago International Charter School. Posted in Partner Spotlight

CICS Northtown Sports Camps 2025 - Register Now!

Written by Chicago International Charter School on Wednesday, 26 March 2025. Posted in News

CICS Northtown Sports Camps 2025 – Register Now!
Get ready for an action-packed summer at CICS Northtown! Our Sports Camps are designed for athletes of all skill levels who want to enhance their game, stay active, and have fun. Whether you’re into basketball, soccer, football, or more, our expert coaches will help you develop your skills. Don’t miss this opportunity—sign up today!

Beth’s First 100 Days

Written by Chicago International Charter School on Monday, 11 November 2024. Posted in News

To Our CICS Community,

As I reach my first 100 days as CEO of Chicago International Charter School, I want to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude for the warm welcome I’ve received from our community. It has been nearly a decade since I last led CICS, and while many things have changed during that time, one thing has remained constant: the incredible and unwavering commitment of you - our school leaders, teachers, staff, and families - to CICS scholars. It has been a privilege to meet so many of you, to hear your stories, and to witness firsthand the strength, resilience, and diversity that make our CICS family so special.