KIPP Forward Chicago

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Illinois State gave our students a real look at college life—and they showed up ready ❤️🐦

🛼 KIPP Alumni Skating Party! 🎉

Join the KIPP Forward team for a night of FREE skating & food on Friday, May 15th from 4–6 PM at MLK Skating Rink (1219 W. 76th St, Chicago — located between Racine & 76th Street).

✨ Who: KIPP Alumni from KIPP Academy, Ascend, Bloom & One (Grades 9–12)

📅 When: Friday, May 15th | ⏰ 4:00 PM–6:00 PM

📍 Where: 1219 W. 76th St, Chicago, IL 60620

🚍 Transportation: CTA Red Line train (79th train stop) or

Ashland #9 bus (Ashland & 76th Street bus stop) https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/

🅿️ Parking: Free lot on the side of the building

RSVP Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfk1jSO9j4ApS7QDoxbAOH2FXFJkowYOxY1yZEj1qFMedMcSw/viewform

🎯 Come catch up with friends, vibe with KIPP alums, and enjoy a fun night on us. Food + skating = totally free for alumni!

Spread the word, tell your KIPP crew — and don’t forget to RSVP! 💥We can't wait to see you there! 😎💚💙 RSVP by Wednesday, May 6th

KIPP Alumni & Families 💙🧡

Please share our KIPP Forward page with other families you know who also attend KIPP or who graduated from KIPP 📣 because, as we know, once a KIPPster, always a KIPPster 🎓✨

Send a message to learn more

Attendance matters:

KIPP students who attend school 90-100% of the time outperform peers with 80-89% attendance by approximately 20 percentage points on state assessments in both ELA and math.

RSVP Form: https://u94tt.share.hsforms.com/2jjHjuodRQEiEXqF_mNgKPQ

🎄 Strike Into the Holidays With Your KIPP Crew 🎳

Before the year wraps up, join the KIPP Forward team for a relaxed night of bowling, food, and time with fellow alumni. Come with friends, reconnect with old classmates, or pull up and enjoy the night.

🗓 Wednesday, December 17
⏰ 7 to 9 PM
📍 Kings Dining and Entertainment, New City
1500 N. Clybourn Ave

✅ Free bowling and food
✅ KIPP alumni 18+
✅ Good vibes only

🚆 Easy to get there on the Red Line at North and Clybourn or the #8 Halsted bus
🚗 Parking available at SP+ next to New City at 710 W. Schiller St

🎟 RSVP by Friday, December 12, to lock in your spot:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QlDSdDIGbnik6j-iEJ0vjg6QxjySURS_iChltdbKrhY/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwY2xjawOkM_5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEydlF1RzJWVjA2SlBIVFdoc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlcT8an5WmS3k_2ZCEdrGFGAeuPErHzwynu9pRiBvaH5dxoo1D7_SFj-XweN_aem_m3iP1hx20UIH9gIPkik7aw

🎳 KIPP Alumni Bowling Night! 🎉

Come hang out with the KIPP Forward team for a fun night of bowling on Wednesday, December 17, from 7–9 PM at Kings Dining & Entertainment (1500 N. Clybourn Ave).

🍕 Free bowling and food for all KIPP alumni 18+. Bring a friend, link up with old classmates, and enjoy a night out before the holidays.

RSVP by Friday, December 12, so we can save your spot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QlDSdDIGbnik6j-iEJ0vjg6QxjySURS_iChltdbKrhY/viewform?edit_requested=true

Details:
• Who: KIPP Alumni (18+)
• When: Wed, Dec 17 | 7–9 PM
• Where: Kings Dining & Entertainment, New City (near Halsted & Clybourn)
• Transportation: Red Line (North/Clybourn) or #8 Halsted bus
• Parking: SP+ Parking next to New City (710 W. Schiller St)

⛳️ We’re back with another alumni event—mini-golf style! Don’t miss the fun on Friday, Sept 26.

💥CPS has no school and Noble’s out early, so the timing is perfect!💥

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUyuhdCDltkWU_DjmzLriw8ybryUZfrXzDJ3iXdM98VcSLyg/viewform

🎯 Come catch up with friends, vibe with KIPP alums, and enjoy a chill fall afternoon on us.

✨ Who: KIPP Alumni from KIPP Academy, Ascend, Bloom & One (Grades 9–12)

📅 When: Friday, September 26th | ⏰ 3:00 PM–5:00 PM

📍 Where: 1401 S. Sacramento Dr, Chicago, IL 60623

🚍 Transportation: Pulaski #53 CTA bus (Pulaski & 14th St stop)

🅿️ Parking: Free lot in front of the building

RSVP Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUyuhdCDltkWU_DjmzLriw8ybryUZfrXzDJ3iXdM98VcSLyg/viewform

🎉🎓 CALLING ALL KIPP CLASS OF 2025 ALUMNI! 🎓🎉

Let’s celebrate YOU at the
KIPP Forward “Oh, The Places You’ll Go” Class of 2025 Celebration 🎈

🗓️ Saturday, July 26, 2025
🕐 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Lawndale Christian Conference Center
3750 W. Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

🎁 Free FOOD + tons of GIVEAWAYS!
🎶 Music, vibes, and a chance to reconnect with fellow alumni and the KIPP Forward team!

Open to Class of 2025 from:
💙 KIPP Academy
💚 KIPP Ascend
💛 KIPP Bloom
🧡 KIPP One

📍 Parking: Free lot (east of the building) + street parking
🚇 Transit help: transitchicago.com/planatrip

🔗 RSVP by Wednesday, July 16th here:
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWz73EpXKvVXqLNpiooLgRWL-God6jwP73PxMFM0JIGzP7WA/viewform

📩 Questions? Contact your alumni advisor!

Let’s send off the Class of 2025 in true KIPP style! 🎊


______________________SPANISH__________________________

🎉🎓 ¡ATENCIÓN ALUMNI DE LA CLASE KIPP 2025! 🎓🎉

¡Acompáñanos a celebrar en grande en el
KIPP Forward “Oh, The Places You’ll Go” – Celebración de la Clase 2025 🎈

🗓️ Sábado, 26 de julio de 2025
🕐 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Lawndale Christian Conference Center
3750 W. Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

🎁 ¡Comida GRATIS + muchos REGALOS!
🎶 Música, buen ambiente y la oportunidad de reconectar con tus compañerxs y el equipo de KIPP Forward.

👩🏽‍🎓 Dirigido a estudiantes de Clase 2025 de:
💙 KIPP Academy
💚 KIPP Ascend
💛 KIPP Bloom
🧡 KIPP One

📍 Estacionamiento: Hay un lote disponible al este del edificio y también estacionamiento en la calle.
🚇 Ayuda con transporte público: transitchicago.com/planatrip

🔗 Confirma tu asistencia antes del miércoles 16 de julio aquí:
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWz73EpXKvVXqLNpiooLgRWL-God6jwP73PxMFM0JIGzP7WA/viewform

📩 ¿Preguntas? Comunícate con su asesora.

¡Esperamos verte ahí para celebrar en grande! 🎊