Davis School Chicago

We’re thrilled to welcome Katie Rich to the Davis School Chicago community!

Katie is a trusted leader, relationship builder, and dedicated champion of the Chicagoland Jewish community. With deep experience spanning nonprofit leadership, external relations, admissions, development, communications, board engagement, and community partnerships, Katie brings both heart and expertise to her work.

Most recently, Katie served as Executive Director of Sketchpad, and prior to that spent more than a decade at Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School in senior leadership roles. Her career began at JCC Chicago as Director of Early Childhood, reflecting her lifelong commitment to supporting children and families at every stage.

Katie holds a Master of Arts from Spertus Institute and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Outside of work, she enjoys long walks around the city, historical fiction, and time with her family.

Please join us in giving Katie a warm welcome to Davis School Chicago!

The LEGACY Founders Program at Davis School Chicago is officially open for Early Decision.

Current 7th graders (incoming 9th grade, Fall 2027) are invited to apply by June 23rd. Decisions will be released by July 3rd.

LEGACY Founders will receive:

▪️$10,000 tuition award each year for four years ($40,000 total)�▪️Permanent recognition on campus as part of the school’s founding class�▪️Opportunities to help shape the school through behind-the-scenes sessions with the Head of School�▪️Exclusive LEGACY Founders swag

This is a rare opportunity to help build something from the ground up and be forever recognized as part of Davis School Chicago’s founding story.

Additional tuition assistance and merit-based scholarships are available.

Apply now at https://davischicago.org/admissions?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=admissions_application

For questions, please email [email protected].

Don’t wait until it’s too late. ⏳

Meet Dr. Richard Cuenca in person at an upcoming info session before Early Decision closes in June, and see why Davis School Chicago is the future of college prep excellence.

7th grade families can also access exclusive 1:1 Zooms with Dr. Cuenca.


Register today: https://davischicago.org/info-session?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=info_session_registration

⚾️✡️ We want to extend a huge thank you to the for hosting such a fantastic Jewish Heritage Night and for their incredible hospitality.
We were honored to stand with so many other Chicago Jewish organizations and celebrate alongside them.

To our entire Davis School Chicago community: thank you for coming out in full force! Seeing so many of you in the stands supporting our upcoming school and the wider Chicago Jewish community made the night unforgettable. The energy was electric.

And, of course, the perfect cherry on top of a night to remember: A Cubs WIN! 🐻💙

Start a LEGACY from the very beginning. ✨

Introducing Davis School Chicago’s Legacy Founders Early Decision Program. This is your chance to shape the culture and leave your mark.

Current 7th graders and their families can learn more here ➡️ https://davischicago.org/admissions?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=admissions_learn_more

Jewish Heritage Night at Wrigley is almost here! ✡️⚾️ Join us May 6 for an unforgettable night at the ballpark.Before the 6:40 PM first pitch, meet the Davis Chicago community at Gallagher Way for the ultimate pregame party: Gaga with , beats by , and must-have nosh from 🥯Grab your pins and stickers from 🟦, then head inside for a special National Anthem by Cantor Rachel Brook ( Synagogue) and kosher eats - hot dogs, steak sandwiches, and pretzels - behind Section 217 🌭Swipe for the full pregame lineup ➡️Click the link in bio to join us on May 6th!

Thrilled to see Davis School Chicago featured by JTA News, highlighing our new Head of School, downtown campus, and bold vision for Fall 2027.

“A world class city deserves a world class college preparatory Jewish high school,” shares Dr. Richard H. Cuenca, who will lead our inaugural year with a focus on academic rigor, Jewish pride, Israel advocacy, and lifelong identity.From our 500-seat theater and kosher facilities to classes that prepare students for top universities and real-world leadership — we’re building more than a school. We’re filling a vital gap in Chicago’s Jewish education landscape.

Read the full story at https://www.jta.org/2026/03/27/united-states/chicagos-new-jewish-high-school-plucks-leader-from-florida-day-school and follow us as we bring Davis School Chicago to life.

⚾️✨ Join the Davis School Chicago community for an unforgettable night at Wrigley Field!

On May 6, we’re teaming up for Jewish Heritage Night with the Chicago Cubs—celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month with community, pride, and a whole lot of baseball. 🇺🇸✡️

Come cheer with Davis Chicago in the stands and be a part of the : connection, celebration, and showing up—together.

🎟️ Grab your tickets and join us by clicking ➡️ https://www.gofevo.com/event/26CHC0506DAVISSCHOOL

From memory, we build. From loss, we learn. From darkness, we create light. 🕯️

We’re honored to be featured by the Jewish United Fund of Chicago - JUF in a spotlight article about Davis School Chicago and our newly named Head of School, Dr. Richard Cuenca.

Dr. Cuenca brings over 30 years of experience and a heartfelt vision for connecting academic excellence with Jewish purpose — what we call the .

This new Jewish college-prep high school will open in Fall 2027 in Lakeshore East, filling a vital gap in Chicago’s Jewish educational landscape.

Read the full JUF feature here ➡️ https://www.juf.org/jewish-chicago/new-jewish-high-school-to-open-its-doors-in-chicago-in-2027/