CICS Blog
Voices: Larry Daniel
I have worked at CICS for over 13 years as a Facilities Manager and I have seen CICS improve tremendously. Part of my role is to maintain facilities and infrastructure at all our 14 campuses.
Educator Spotlight
Educator: Kevin Kreller
What is your role at your school?
I am a Mentor Teacher at CICS Irving Park. I teach three sections of 8th-grade History, co-teach a section of Algebra, and I help coach teachers.
Partner Spotlight
Partner: Accenture
Accenture is a global management consulting and professional services firm that provides strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations services. Partnering with CICS for 10 year, Accenture supports a mentoring program that provides CICS students with exposure to career fields and guides them to make informed decisions about college after high school graduation and their career going forward. As part of the program, an Accenture employee is paired with a CICS Student for the duration of the school year.
CICS News
CICS Official Statement on Strike Authorization Vote
November 2, 2018
On Friday, November 2, the union representing teachers and staff at four CICS campuses (ChicagoQuest, Northtown Academy, Ralph Ellison, Wrightwood) voted to authorize a strike. The authorization vote does not mean that a strike has started, or indicates when a strike might begin. It simply means that union members have voted to authorize the union to strike at some point in the future.
A Statement from CICS
October 26, 2018
CICS is committed to communicating openly and transparently with its stakeholders, and sharing facts and correcting misinformation regarding our vibrant and diverse CICS network. CICS has fourteen campuses, CTU, the union representing teachers at four CICS campuses, has scheduled a strike authorization vote for next Friday, November 2.
Voices: Larry Daniel
I have worked at CICS for over 13 years as a Facilities Manager and I have seen CICS improve tremendously. Part of my role is to maintain facilities and infrastructure at all our 14 campuses.
A Message from the CEO
Greetings, CICS Leaders-
As we brace for what feels like a watershed moment in Chicago’s long history of police violence against young Black and Brown people, I’m thinking of our communities, our students, and our school staff and leaders. As you likely know, the verdict in the trial of Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke, who four years ago shot Laquan McDonald 16 times, is expected soon.
Join CICS Ralph Ellison, CICS ChicagoQuest and CICS Northtown at Their Upcoming High School Fair!
Come learn about academics, special programs, exxtracurriculars, admissions criteria, how to apply, and more!
CICS to Host Free School Fair Saturday March 25th @ the Auburn-Gresham Gymnasium
CICS will host its first ever network wide school fair on Saturday March 25th! If you are looking for free, quality school options in your neighborhood, come on out and meet us. The fair is free, and representatives from all 14 CICS campuses will be onsite. CICS campuses are tuition-free and open to all Chicago residents.
