Distinctive Schools

🎓 Hats off to our graduates! All across the Distinctive Schools network, we’re celebrating graduations from Kindergarten - 12th grade! We are so proud of all that our students have accomplished, and can’t wait to see their stories continue! The celebrations are still happening, so keep an eye out for photos throughout the week!

We’re celebrating May's President Spotlight, Janette Ector, Office Manager at CICS Loomis! 🌟 As a staff member and parent, Ms. Ector is a pillar of the CICS Loomis community, supporting our students, families, and staff each day. Her dedication extends beyond our campus, as she recently represented CICS Loomis at the CPS Board of Education to successfully advocate for the relocation of 3rd grade! Thank you, Ms. Ector, for all you do and the lasting impact you make every day!

💭 Do you know a family that is searching for a joyful, academically rigorous, and innovative educational experience? Refer them to Distinctive Schools and help us grow our school community! 🌟📚

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From stepping up to 4th grade to securing millions in college scholarships, our scholars are forging their own paths toward the future they choose! 🌟
Even though the school year is coming to a close, the next chapter of their stories is just beginning, and we are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished! 🎉
👉 Click here to read more: bit.ly/DS_MilestoneMoments

☀️⛱️ We hope all of our families have a great Memorial Day weekend! As a reminder, all Distinctive Schools campuses will have an early 1pm dismissal on Friday, May 22.
Whether you have weekend plans or are enjoying a day of rest, we’re excited to see you back in class on Tuesday, May 26!

Our students aren’t the only ones learning and growing! 🌱⚡ Our Distinctive Schools Principals, Assistant Principals, and leaders are continuously engaging in professional development to support all of our learners for the future they choose!

Happy National Speech-Language Pathologist Day! 🗣️💙

Our Distinctive Speech-Language Pathologists support our students to communicate effectively and confidently. Their passion, patience, and dedication create pathways for student success both in and beyond the classroom. Thank you for everything you do!

We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible members of our Student Support Teams who have been recognized as Care Heroes by our partners at Care Solace! 💚 This recognition honors school-based mental health professionals who go above and beyond to support student well-being. Our Care Heroes from Distinctive Schools were part of a small group that helped the most students through Care Solace in 2025! 🫶

Congratulations to our Honorees: Laila Drury (CICS Irving Park & CICS West Belden), Rachel Iverson (CICS Bucktown & CICS Longwood Elementary), Patricia (Tricia) Milazzo (CICS Bucktown), Liza Melecio (CICS Bucktown & CICS Irving Park), Bianca Murillo (CICS Irving Park), Olivia Morse (CICS Prairie), Krista Rangel (CICS West Belden), Jazmyn Styles (CICS Longwood Elementary & CICS Longwood High School), and Johana Zuluaga (CICS Longwood Elementary).

🎉 Read more on our blog: bit.ly/DSCareHeroes2026

The end of the school year may be approaching, but that's not stopping us! 🏁💪 All across our campuses, our students are learning, growing, and working hard as we wrap up the school year. Let's keep showing up every day and finish strong!

We’re celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! 🌏 🌺
This month, we honor the rich cultures, histories, and contributions that those of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage bring to the world and to our Distinctive Schools communities.