Skinner West - Classical, Fine Arts and Technology School

09/18/2026

Dear Superstar Community,

Your presence is requested at our first Local School Council (LSC) meeting of the year! The LSC Meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 5:30 PM. You are welcome to join us in person in the Skinner Library or virtually.

Meeting Agenda: tinyurl.com/LSC-Sep-22-2026

Link to Join the Meeting: http://meet.google.com/fch-qfft-uco

Public Comment: If you would like to sign up for public comment, please sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/Public-Comment-Sep-22-2026

We look forward to seeing you there!

09/16/2026

Get Ready for Fall Ball 🍂

Come hang with Skinner families for a super casual afternoon at Skinner West!

Friday, September 18 | 4–7 PM, Skinner West – Monroe Entrance

🧺 Bring a chair, snacks, and cooler with your drinks,and a ball or frisbee for the kids.
💜 The whole family is welcome!

Organized by the Skinner West Ambassadors (SWA)

09/01/2026

Order now and support your school! Thank you Friends of Skinner West for the initiative!

08/31/2026

Coffee and Community Connections :) Such a great way to start the school year! Thank you SWA!

08/05/2026

We need this for our students! Please support.

Your gift goes twice as far this week💜

From August 3–9, every donation to Magic of Mondays will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000, thanks to the incredible generosity of Skinner West parent Ben Sonday.

Every dollar helps support the staff, programs, and opportunities that make Skinner West such a special place for our students.

Donate through the link in our bio and help us unlock the full match.

07/28/2026

Please spread the word.

✨Every student deserves the support they need to thrive✨

This year, CPS budget cuts eliminated critical student aide and support positions at Skinner West. Through the Magic of Mondays Fund, we’re working to help restore those essential roles for the 2026–2027 school year.

Every donation, big or small, helps bring us one step closer.

💜Please make your gift by August 14💜

Donate through the link in our bio. Together, we can help keep the magic alive for our students.

06/03/2026

Shout out to Clarke Burnett, former Skinner Superstar and current Whitney Young Dolphin! Clarke was a guest speaker at this year’s 8th grade commencement ceremony, and she was recently spotlighted on NBC news as she presented a non-profit organization that she founded, MiniMedics.

Through the MiniMedics program Clarke provides information and guidance to Skinner and other CPS students who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine. Clarke, we are so proud of you!

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

We extend our deepest gratitude to Ms. Lee for the care, dedication, and passion she has brought to our first-grade students Her commitment to nurturing young learners has left a lasting impact on countless students and families, and we are grateful for the contributions she has made during her time with us.

While we are sad to see her go, we are excited for this next chapter as she pursues her graduate studies. We know that her drive, talent, and love of learning will lead her to continued success.

Ms. Lee, thank you for being an important member of our Superstar family. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors and remind you that no matter where your journey takes you, you will always be a SUPERSTAR!

06/02/2026

Congratulations to Our 8th Grade Superstar Graduates

Your hard work, perseverance, and dedication have led to this well-deserved success. We are proud to celebrate this achievement with you. Thank you to EVERY person who has contributed to the success of our Superstars.

Thank you Principal Harris and the Whitney Young High School community for extending their campus to Skinner West to host our commencement ceremony.