The Ancona School

At Ancona, our mission is to empower students to lead with empathy, strive for justice and peace, and be active, ethical citizens in an increasingly complex world.

This Giving Tuesday, your gift helps us meet the moment. Did you know tuition only covers about 80% of the true cost of an Ancona education? The Annual Fund bridges this critical gap, ensuring our educators have the flexible resources needed to deliver a mission-driven, relevant curriculum right now.

Every single gift, no matter the size, is a powerful statement of commitment to our students and their future.

Join us in investing in the next generation of empathetic leaders: anconaschool.org/give

🔥 It’s almost here: the Ancona Homecoming Cookout is THIS FRIDAY! 🔥

🎉 Join us June 20 from 4:30–7:00 PM on the Ancona Field (4770 S. Dorchester)
RSVP here: anconaschool.org/homecoming
Alums of all ages welcome—just keep an eye on little ones, as childcare isn’t provided. We can’t wait to see you there!

Do you recognize yourself in this photo?! If you do, we hope to see you soon because the countdown is ON: less than a week until the first-ever Ancona Homecoming Cookout! 🌭🔥

📅 Friday, June 20 | 4:30–7:00 pm
📍 Ancona Field | 4770 S. Dorchester Ave.
👉 RSVP now: anconaschool.org/homecoming

Bring your family, your appetite (and anything you'd like to grill!), and your stories. We'll have games, a memory station, a bonfire with s'mores, and of course great company!

🎉 Attention Ancona Alums: You're Invited to the Ancona Homecoming Cookout! 🌭🔥

Friday, June 20, 2025 | 4:30–7:00 PM
On the Ancona Field, 4770 S. Dorchester Ave.
RSVP: anconaschool.org/homecoming

We’re kicking off a brand-new tradition! Join us for our first-ever Ancona Homecoming Cookout—a joyful gathering just for alum families. Reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate all things Ancona with us!

🍔 Burgers, hot dogs & veggie options (Burgers and dogs your thing? Feel free to bring extras for the grill!)
🔥 S’mores by the bonfire
🍽️ Tables & chairs provided (or bring your own blanket!)
🥤 BYOB

Families are welcome! (Just a heads-up: no childcare provided—grown-ups, please keep an eye on your kiddos.)

We can’t wait to launch this tradition with you!

Escape the winter blues and join us on March 29, 2025 for Island Fantasy: the Ancona School Gala! Early bird tickets on sale NOW through January 31st. The annual Gala is an event not to be missed AND our biggest fundraising event of the year, raising money to support our tuition assistance program.

Ancona’s commitment to tuition assistance is vitally important to all aspects of the school’s mission, helping to make an Ancona education possible for more of our families. And our diverse community is a key component to what makes Ancona, Ancona.

For good times and summer vibes, secure your tickets today: anconaschool.org/gala

When we reflect on what is happening in the world around us and what it might look like for our children years from now, it can difficult to know where to begin to address the challenges we are facing. Education is a powerful place to start and Ancona is more essential now than ever before. On this , we are grateful for our community of current families, alums, friends, and supporters for your unwavering dedication to helping us fulfill our mission.

At Ancona, we take a position on issues that matter. We engage. We challenge. We aspire to change the world by empowering our children to lead with their strengths. We encourage students to ask questions, work with one another, and imagine new possibilities. Our students are co-constructors of their education, building the type of divergent thinking our country so desperately needs.

Click the link in our bio or visit anconaschool.org/give and donate today! Your support ensures that Ancona remains a vital institution for generations to come!

Join us on Monday, October 28th for the 3rd Annual South Side Early Childhood and Grade School Fair!

Hosted by Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School and The Ancona School, meet representatives from local preschools, schools (including Ancona!), and child-centered organizations. This event is FREE for parents and caregivers, and childcare will be available.

Location: Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School, 5235 S. Cornell Ave.

To register: https://bit.ly/4g8Tvq1 or scan the QR code!

Congratulations to alum parent and friend of Ancona, James Robinson, on this fantastic achievement!

U. of C. professor James Robinson wins Nobel Prize in economics University of Chicago political science professor James A. Robinson and two colleagues from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) were awarded a Nobel Prize Monday for their pioneering research on

🌟✨ Get ready to be swept away into a world of enchantment at the Ancona School's Gala 2024 - "Enchanted"! 🧚‍♂️✨ Join us for a spell-binding evening filled with charm and delight as we celebrate another year of Ancona magic out in the world! 🎉✨

📅 When: Saturday, April 27, 2024
🕕 Time: 6:00 - 10:00 pm
📍 Where: South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649

👗✨ Dress Code: Dazzle in your best fantasy and fairy tale-inspired garb! Whether you're a majestic unicorn, a whimsical fairy, or a dashing knight, let your imagination run wild! 🦄🧚‍♀️👑

🎟️ Secure your spot now! Click the link to get your tickets: https://www.anconaschool.org/community-and-philanthropy/supporting-ancona/gala-2024

Don't miss out on this magical night where dreams come to life! ✨🌈 🎩🔮

Today, Ancona School was immersed in the spirit of peace and justice as we came together to reflect on inspiring moments. From moving performances at the Peace & Justice Assembly to the enchanting creativity of our students in the play, the day was filled with unity and positive change. 🌍✌️

👑 We also took a moment to honor the timeless legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., weaving his message of equality and justice into the fabric of our events. Today's gatherings were a testament to our commitment to making a lasting impact, carrying the spirit of Dr. King's dream into our daily lives.