Back of the Yards College Preparatory High School

Our brand new Bobcats are Inquirers! They have lots of questions about high school.

The Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine has a great opportunity for teens to get clinical experience and explore health careers. Apply by September 6th!

The 16in Softball team will be hosting their try outs on Tuesday August 25th. This is a COED sport, all are welcome to join. Please reach out to Mr Serrano or Mr Colunga if you have any questions.

The Mayor’s Office is excited to host a Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, August 22, from 10:30 AM–1:30 PM at Union Park. (See attached flyers). This event is designed to serve as a one-stop shop for youth and families, connecting them with resources and opportunities from across the City as they prepare for the upcoming school year. Please share with your networks.

Attendees can enjoy:
Free food
Backpacks and school supplies
Food vouchers
Vaccinations and sports physicals
Youth activities and entertainment
College and career information
Chicago Public Library resources
And more!

Applications for Data4All are open now! Developed by educators and researchers from the University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory, Data4All was created to introduce Chicago high school students to data science and AI, expanding access to data science education and inspiring students to explore educational and career opportunities in STEM. Through our 8-week program, which will take place on Saturdays from October 3 - November 21, students will build foundational skills and confidence to smoothly transition from basic data science concepts to research applications, through high school and beyond.

By participating in the Data4All program, students will be able to:

Build foundational data science and Python programming skills (no prior experience required)
Engage in coding challenges with real-world datasets
Work with small groups to conduct inquiry-driven research
Learn how to analyze data and present findings
Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration and communication skills

The program is open to Chicago high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. Students must be able to attend all 8 Saturday sessions, and completion of Algebra 1 is required. The workshop is held at the University of Chicago campus in Hyde park.

Applications will be accepted until September 8th, 2026 at 11:59pm CST. Decisions will be emailed out starting mid-September.

Back of the Yards Burger King stopped by at BOYCP to drop off whopper meals for our staff and student workers today! Thank you!

A group of Bobcats attended a free week-long program at Daley College for teens ages 14-18 yrs with tuition covered by the HAAS Foundation. Participants received a stipend of $250 upon completion of the program. Instructor Michael Kurschner taught the program and students got to work at Daley College MTEC - Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering Center which is a state-of-the-art 50,000 sq. ft. facility with the most updated equipment. We’re so proud of you! Richard J. Daley College

It’s time for school supplies! Complete supply lists for each grade are posted on our school website and in our bio. DM if you have any questions!

The official school supplies list for the 2026-2027 school year is here! https://edl.io/n2212976

Check out this opportunity to become a youth life coach hosted by Brighton Park Neighborhood Council