CICS West Belden

CICS West Belden CICS West Belden is a Level 1+ K–8 charter school in Chicago’s Belmont Cragin neighborhood, managed by Distinctive Schools.

We offer personalized learning, a joyful and inclusive community, and a strong focus on student well-being and academic success. CICS West Belden is operated by Distinctive Schools. Distinctive Schools serves children and families in urban communities by managing high-performing charter schools that accelerate achievement, performance and college-preparedness through skilled management and intensive support.

Meet some of the amazing parents behind our Smile and Go Crew! Also known as the Sonríe y Sigue Crew, they help our WB s...
08/27/2026

Meet some of the amazing parents behind our Smile and Go Crew! Also known as the Sonríe y Sigue Crew, they help our WB students cross the street safely each morning. Want to be part of the crew? Let us know!

Game on across the halls! 🎮 2nd graders learned through play while 5th graders built community through cooperation games...
08/26/2026

Game on across the halls! 🎮 2nd graders learned through play while 5th graders built community through cooperation games this week.

Our kindergarteners had their very first first day at CICS West Belden and our 8th graders had their last first day, and...
08/24/2026

Our kindergarteners had their very first first day at CICS West Belden and our 8th graders had their last first day, and everyone in between kicked off another amazing year! 💙🐾 What an incredible Day 1 at WB!

08/20/2026

In honor of the 1st Day of School being only a few days away on Monday, August 24th, we asked our Distinctive Schools Principals and Assistant Principals what songs they are playing on their commute to the 1st Day of School. 🎵🎒🏫

Our Chicago International Charter School community is ready and so excited to see you! Join us in getting pumped up for this amazing school year! 🌟🎤🎉

08/19/2026

We can’t wait to welcome our Bulldogs back for an amazing new school year! 💙🐾

Join us tomorrow, August 20, from 12:30–3:30 PM for our Back-to-School Bash. We hope to see everyone there! 🎉📚

Our teachers are back at WB for the 2026–27 school year and diving right in! Check it out! 💙🐾
08/17/2026

Our teachers are back at WB for the 2026–27 school year and diving right in! Check it out! 💙🐾

We are SO excited for the new school year that starts Monday, August 24th! 🥳If you are as excited as us, join us for our...
08/13/2026

We are SO excited for the new school year that starts Monday, August 24th! 🥳

If you are as excited as us, join us for our CICS West Belden Back 2 School Bash on Thursday, August 20th! 🎒 From 12:30pm to 3:30pm, our students will have the opportunity to meet their teachers and learn more about our incredible school! Then, our amazing faculty and staff will be welcoming us to one big community celebration! 🎉 This will be the perfect transition into the school year, with time to make new friends and talk to our school teachers and leaders! You don’t want to miss it! 🌟

We’re proud to be a part of the Chicago International Charter School network and to be managed by Distinctive Schools. 🔍 If you are still looking for a joyful, welcoming school, we are still accepting applications! Click here to apply today! https://bit.ly/4vQQ1zZ

We are so excited to invite you to the 97th annual Bud Billiken Parade & Festival this Saturday, the 8th!! ☀️ From 10am ...
08/06/2026

We are so excited to invite you to the 97th annual Bud Billiken Parade & Festival this Saturday, the 8th!! ☀️ From 10am - 3pm, Distinctive Schools will be running booth #74 in Zone #4, offering popcorn, games, raffles, information about our Chicago International Charter School campuses, and more! 🍿🎟️🎉

You can find us on the south entrance of the festival, just off Ellsworth Drive. We can’t wait to see you there!!! 💥

We loved seeing new and returning families at CICS West Belden's Ice Cream Social last Wednesday, July 29th! ☀️ It was p...
08/04/2026

We loved seeing new and returning families at CICS West Belden's Ice Cream Social last Wednesday, July 29th! ☀️ It was perfect weather to enjoy a sweet treat, play some fun games, and meet new friends! 🍦

CICS West Belden is a K-8 public charter school managed by Distinctive Schools and a part of Chicago International Charter School, and we create a safe, welcoming environment for our school community. ✨ We value making close relationships with our staff, students, and families!

👉If you are interested in joining our CICS West Belden family, click here to learn more about our terrific school and apply today! https://bit.ly/4vQQ1zZ

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2245 N McVicker Avenue
Chicago, IL
60639

Telephone

+17736379430

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