At CICS Irving Park, we build joyful classrooms, develop a sense of belonging, and provide growth opportunities for our students and staff alike. CICS Irving Park is an amazing pla...
Did you know that August is National Wellness Month? Check out this great article from CareSolace about incorporating wellness into your back-to-school routine! CareSolace says: We...
Summer is a wonderful time for students to continue their education at home by looking at the world through a lens of learning! We are excited to announce this year’s Anytime, Anyw...
Distinctive Schools is closed today in honor of Juneteenth. As an organization, we will honor the importance of this day in American history. In solidarity with our staff, families...
Student Podcasts are NOW LIVE on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/3bSHTnsqzwwxgCQUthp3Gg
These are student created podcasts as part of our Middle School Music Electives. Stu...
Summer is just around the corner! As you start planning your summer activities, remember to allow yourself time to rest, restore, and reconnect.
Choose the outdoors. Spending time...
CONGRATULATIONS to all our 8th grade graduates! We are so proud of how far you have come in your educational journey and so excited to see the incredible things you will do next. W...
We have exciting news to share – we are making another incredible investment in our Distinctive family! Our HR/Talent and Finance team, with support and advocacy from our senior le...
Have you seen DISTINCTIVE SCHOOLS on the CTA? Our bus ads are rolling, and there are posters on platforms! Our staff and families have had so much fun spotting DS all around Chicag...
We are thrilled to highlight future educator and Distinctive CICS Irving Park alumni – TY LEE! Ty, a graduate of CICS Irving Park Class of 2018, was recently selected to receive a...
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This is a reminder that Right At School summer camp registration will open tonight at 6pm CST! The following link will not be active until 6:00pm, but we are se...
The month of May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Check out this article from out partners at Care Solace to learn more:In the month of May w...
This is a very special week for all of us at Distinctive Schools, a favorite time to celebrate you during TEACHER & STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK! We are endlessly grateful our amazing t...
Spring break is here! We hope you have a wonderful break, and take some time to rest and recharge. Take a look at this short video from our partners at The Chicago Department of Pu...
While we are quickly approaching spring break and planning for the strong finish for this school year, plans for the fall are already well underway. As part of our commitment to a ...
Tour CICS Irving Park!
Every Wednesday and Friday
Join us for a personal on-site tour of CICS Irving Park. Meet members of our school community and see classes in action! Conta...
Thank you to everyone who attended our first vaccination clinic! We have added additional clinics on February 2nd and February 23rd (details to come!) , more information coming soo...
Q: What does reopening our schools mean for my campus?A: Our plan prioritizes the health and safety of our students, staff, and families. We will be open for in-person learning fiv...
The Distinctive Dress Code
Student dress is a visual representation of our school’s culture. As a school seeking to support student individuality, identity and growth, we choose t...
Students did an awesome job in our Summer Learning Programs! We had a great time learning and growing together with fun activities like Basketball Camp, Map Making, Recycled Art, a...