Skinner West - Classical, Fine Arts and Technology School

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!

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!

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.

Our Skinner West soccer teams had a fantastic season in the JSL Spring Soccer League. Every team competed, played hard, supported each other, and represented Skinner incredibly well all season long.

The final standings were:
-2nd grade finished 2nd
-3rd grade finished 3rd
-4th grade finished 4th
-5th/6th grade brought home 1st place

Thank you to all the players, coaches, and families for a great season. Congratulations to all of our teams on an amazing finish!

Superstars,

As we conclude another successful school year, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to ALL Superstar families for your continued partnership, support, and commitment to our school community. Together, we have celebrated achievements, overcome challenges, and created meaningful learning experiences for our students.

As we prepare for School Year 2027, please know that important back-to-school information will be shared via ASPEN email and posted on our school website. This information will include, but is not limited to, school supply lists, school fees, Back-to-School Bash details, Curriculum Fest date, Open House date, and other important updates.

Additionally, student schedules will be available in ASPEN in late July. I encourage families to monitor ASPEN accounts and visit our school website regularly for the latest information.

Thank you again for helping make this year a success! I wish our Superstar community a safe, restful, and enjoyable summer. I look forward to welcoming you back for another amazing year of learning and growth!

Sincerely,
Dr. Bush

Thank You for Making the FOSW Gala a Huge Success!💜

What an incredible night for our Skinner Superstars! Thanks to the amazing generosity of our community, this year’s Gala raised an incredible $75,000 to support our school and students.

Whether you attended the event, donated, bid in the auction, volunteered your time, or cheered us on from afar, thank you for showing up for Skinner West in such a meaningful way. Your support helps create the enriching school experience we all want for our kids.

Missed the Gala? There’s still time to support Skinner!

We still have a few fantastic auction items available, along with opportunities to leave a lasting mark on our school. It’s a great chance to support our students while snagging something special.

👉 Explore Final Auction Deals & Give Back:
https://friendsskinnerwest.betterworld.org/campaigns/buy-now-2026

📸 View Gala Photos DOWNLOAD PIN: 1629:
https://belenaquinophoto.pixieset.com/foswgala/

We truly couldn’t do this without this incredible community. Thank you for supporting our students, teachers, and school!

On behalf of the Student Engagement Team, we are excited to share a global opportunity for your students — the International Python Olympiad 2026 (IPO), a fully online coding competition for students aged 8 to 18 years.

Guided by our philosophy “Think. Code. Conquer.”, this initiative encourages students to move beyond using technology to creating it, through hands-on Python projects.

The International Python Olympiad is a global, individual participation competition where students design and develop original Python-based projects according to their age group.

Students can participate in the following categories:

* Beginner (8–10 years):Number Guessing Game
* Junior (11–13 years): Quiz Game
* Middle (14–16 years):To-Do List Manager
* Senior (17–18 years): Chatbot Assistant

Registration & Submission Deadline: 15th July 2026
Participation Fee: USD $15

For more information, please visit https://beacons.ai/pythonolympiad2k26

Attention 5th-8th grade girls' families: This summer, Female Strong is excited to host our second annual, completely free, week-long Entrepreneurship Bootcamp at Southside STEM Station, July 27-31. from 9am-3pm.

This experience will include confidence building, public speaking skills, and exploring what entrepreneurship means.

https://www.femalestrong.org/event-details/163