Back of the Yards College Preparatory High School

Congratulations to our sophomore class for making it to the half way point! On June 1st, we held a half cap ceremony for our Class of 2028. Thank you to our sophomores, teachers, and families who showed up to celebrate! 🎉

Summer reading is here! 📚 These past few days our students have had to opportunity to pick up some free books from the media center. Thank you Ms. Baez & all the teachers who donated books. Happy reading Bobcats!

Now THAT is how you close out a school year! 🎉

This past Tuesday, our PAC/BAC team didn’t just have a meeting—they had a whole Mariachi workshop! Huge thanks to the EdIT organization for bringing the rhythm and making it such a meaningful, fun experience.

While the music was great, our community is even better. We took time to recognize and thank the real superheroes of our school:
•Our Safe Passage Crew (keeping us safe daily!)
•Our PAC/BAC & LSC Parents (our ultimate partners in education!)

Thank you for showing up for our students and making our community stronger every single day. Enjoy the music of summer!

Congratulations Class of 2026! 🎓

MATCHA MONDAY 🍵 Swipe to see the menu items ->

Thank you, for joining us one last time this week! The Back of the Yards Coffeehouse will be here Monday-Thursday, selling matcha on Monday & cafecito on Tues-Thurs. Get here early to enjoy!

Last week Bobcats! Let’s make it a good one by showing some spirit! ☀️

With summer break right around the corner we want to remind current students & all incoming freshmen that we have a variety of summer athletic camps for you to join! We hope to see you there!

Join the UIC Center for Literacy, Chicago Public Library, Be the Best, U.N.I.O.N. Impact, and Chicago Fire’s own Chris Mueller for an exciting Summer Reading Kickoffat the Back of the Yards Library on June 6, 2026. Come for free books, stay for the soccer fun, giveaways, and family-friendly activities!

UIC Engineering 🤝 Bobcat Engineering & Digital Media

Last Thursday the Office of Multilingual-Multicultural Education at CPS honored students who have earned the State Seal of Biliteracy and recognized the power of multilingualism in our school communities. 7 of our very own Bobcats received the Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish and a Commendation in French! Way to go Bobcats!