University of Chicago Charter School

11/06/2026

🌟UChicago Charter School (UCCS) families, staff, and community members, PLEASE JOIN US for our State of the School Forum on November 18th from 5-6pm.

- Hear from the UCCS CEO about progress across theDonoghue, NKO, and Woodlawn Campuses.
- Celebrate accomplishments, ask questions, and discuss our priorities and goals for the the future.
- Hear from your Campus Director about special events.
- Optional: Join a special breakout session for parents and guardians of Diverse Learner

Learn more and RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCBuioVrEj4QxJAd-b5U3CUjxgQVOkxg_E3a6sIgl1_LLMhA/viewform

11/05/2026

CALENDAR REMINDERS:

November 11 No School: Veterans Day Holiday
November 25–28 No School: Thanksgiving Break
December 21–January 1 No School: Winter Intersession

11/04/2026

Democrats sweep in blue tsunami. What does it mean for education? Read more from Chalkbeat.

Democrats running on public education picked up key governor’s seats and took control of Congress. Here's what it means for schools.

11/03/2026

🗳️ Chicago, today is Election Day! Make your voice heard! 🇺🇸

There's still time to cast your ballot! Polls are open until 7 p.m. tonight (Tuesday, November 3).

📍 Not sure where to vote? Find your polling place by entering your address here: https://ova.elections.il.gov/PollingPlaceLookup.aspx

⏰ Running late? As long as you're in line by 7 p.m., you have the right to vote—even if it takes longer to cast your ballot!

Every vote matters, and every voice deserves to be heard. Make a plan, head to the polls, and encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to do the same!

🇺🇸 Your voice. Your vote. Your future.

11/02/2026

Mark your calendar for November 7th! In partnership with Chicago Humanities, UChicago Arts & Humanities Day 2026 features an array of visiting luminaries in dialogue with UChicago faculty, in addition to lectures, guided tours, and exhibitions led by UChicago scholars and artists. Learn more about this free event.

Now in its 46th year, UChicago Arts & Humanities Day 2026 celebrates the writers, artists, and public intellectuals grappling with the questions and concerns that shape our world. Browse the...

10/30/2026

🎃 Trick-or-Treat! Keep the Frights Fun and the Night Safe! 👻🍬

Halloween is all about costumes, candy, and spooky fun! Before your little ghosts and goblins head out tomorrow night, keep these safety tips in mind:

🔦 Shine bright! Add reflective tape or glow sticks to costumes and carry a flashlight so drivers can easily spot trick-or-treaters.

🚸 Watch for traffic! Stick to sidewalks, cross at crosswalks, and remind kids to look both ways before crossing the street.

👻 Choose costumes wisely! Make sure costumes fit properly to prevent trips and falls. Face paint is often safer than masks that block vision.

🏠 Stick together! Younger children should always trick-or-treat with a trusted adult. Older kids should travel in groups and have a plan for checking in.

🍬 Check those treats! Have an adult inspect candy before anyone digs in, and be mindful of food allergies and choking hazards.

🚗 Drivers, beware! Slow down and stay extra alert for excited trick-or-treaters, especially in residential neighborhoods.

A little planning goes a long way toward making Halloween safe, sweet, and spooktacular for everyone! 🧡🖤

For more Halloween safety tips, visit the City of Chicago's Halloween Safety Guide: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/oem/supp_info/MediaToolKits0/HalloweenSafety.html

10/29/2026

UChicago To&Through and UChicago Consortium recently published their 12th annual Educational Attainment of Chicago Public Schools Students. It covers the latest available data on CPS high school graduation, college enrollment, and college completion.

Some highlights include:

- High school graduation (CPS Class of 2025): The high school graduation rate is near an all-time high at 83.8%, just 3 points below the national rate. That’s more than 23,000 high school graduates in the CPS Class of 2025.

- Immediate fall college enrollment (CPS Class of 2025): College enrollment reached an all-time high in both rate (67.1%) and number (15,763) of CPS graduates who immediately enrolled in a 2- or 4-year college after graduation.

- For the second consecutive year, the CPS college enrollment rate surpassed the national average (67% vs 63%).

- At the same time, the college completion rate among college enrollees has held relatively flat at 48%.

Read the report. https://toandthrough.uchicago.edu/tool/cps/pai/2025/?mc_cid=e913df4f6c&mc_eid=3eece58324 #

10/28/2026

REMINDER that November 4 is NO SCHOOL for Parent Teacher Conferences.

10/27/2026

UCW chemistry teacher Ms. Nilson has jumped right in getting our students engaged in hands-on, project-based learning by designing fun and educational experiments. It’s been a joy watching our sophomores walk through the halls in their goggles and lab gear!

10/26/2026

Shout out to our UCW Warriors girls volleyball team who have been excelling this season! Our heartfelt thanks goes out to our volleyball head coach Ms. Latoya Wilson for her leadership of our volleyball program and team.