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As we celebrate Principal Appreciation Month , there’s no better time to highlight the leadership of the two extraordinary leaders we’re honored to call Principal & Resident Prin...

In the spirit of this season, we’re uplifting the impact of being Distinctive through alumni voices. This couldn’t ring more true than with CICS Loomis-Longwood alum-turned-basket...

This November we’re continuing to share gratitude, and our CICS Loomis and CICS Longwood Elementary School communities have so much to be grateful for. Parents like Lonzetta McK...

CICS Longwood Elementary hosted a high school fair for 8th graders from Distinctive Schools campuses, including Art In Motion, CICS Longwood Elementary , and CICS Prairie . Stud...

On October 8, 2024, CICS Longwood students were treated to generous donations from Enchanted Backpack as part of our Community Hub model. Special thanks to our Community Schools ...

Still looking for the right fit for your student? Distinctive Schools campuses are still accepting K–12 grade applications for the 2024–2025 school year! Whether your child has ju...

In case you missed this and would like to receive this in your email, you can sign up here . Welcome! Distinctive Schools Partners & Friends – We are officially of...

We are thrilled to share some exciting news from the Distinctive Schools community! Our CEO, Scott Frauenheim, has been selected as a fellow for Leadership Greater Chicago’s 40th...

The partnership provides certification assistance for teachers at high-performing public charter schools in Chicago. American College of EducationⓇ (ACE ) recently partnered wit...

In partnership with PeacePlayers Chicago, Distinctive Schools was excited to welcome the NBA Equipment Managers Association (NBAEMA) to our CICS Longwood and CICS Lloyd Bond c...

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we have an opportunity to break the stigma around mental health in our campuses by talking openly, compassionately, and kindly to each other. No...

The air around Longwood High School's 2024 senior class is filled with excitement, and for a good reason! Scholarship letters for the senior class have practically taken over the ...

April 24, 2024 - In a groundbreaking collaboration, PeacePlayers Chicago and Distinctive Schools joined forces to present "Our Voice Matters," a special Martin Luther King Jr. C...

National School Counseling Week is February 5th-9th. We thank our school counselors for their contributions to our students and school communities. School counselors help studen...

Social workers serve as a lifeline during challenging times. Embarking on a career in social work requires hands-on experience and a commitment to making a positive community impa...

Happy holidays! With winter break upon us, we encourage you to relax, unwind, and settle into a safe and restful break. The holiday season is a time for togetherness and joy, b...

Distinctive Schools created a Vision for Learning , naming seven key points we are all striving to achieve as a network. Last year, we developed a Learner Advisory group, meeting...

Please join us for a very special event honoring all father figures at CICS Loomis, CICS Longwood Elementary, & CICS Longwood High School! WHO: Calling all father figures – d...

Happy Thanksgiving to our Distinctive families! We hope you take time this break to connect with loved ones and recharge. Even though our schools are closed, you will continue to ...

World Kindness Day World Kindness Day on November 13 is a day to recognize the importance of being kind to each other, ourselves, and the world. On this day, participants cel...