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As part of our mission to create diverse, joyful, welcoming communities rooted in social justice and rigorous learning, Distinctive Schools is designing more equitable schools t...

All Means All . At Distinctive Schools, we are proud to support all students both as learners and as individuals. One way we do this is through our comprehensive Social Emotional...

Distinctive Schools Mental Health and Wellness Support October 10th is World Mental Health Day! This day is dedicated to raising awareness of mental health issues and mobili...

September 15th is the first day of Latina/o/é/x and Hispanic Heritage Month! Celebrating Latina/o/é/x and Hispanic Heritage Month is not just about recognizing the past; it's ...

Welcome back, CICS Prairie! We hope you all had a wonderful summer and we are so excited to be back learning together. This is going to be an incredible school year! Below you’ll ...

In support of our ongoing commitment and prioritization of Mental Health & Wellness, we have partnered with Care Solace to provide an additional layer of care for our community. C...

Read the original blog HERE ! Children spend the majority of their time at school. For eight hours a day, five days a week, ten months of the year, our students are in our buildi...

The summer before your child enters Kindergarten is a great time to kickstart learning and prepare them for this exciting new chapter! Start with anything that gets your stude...

The transition from home or preschool to kindergarten can be a big one for kids- but it’s also a very exciting time where they will learn new things, develop new friendships and b...

May 22, 2023 Hello Prairie Families!!! As always, our community is a hub of activity!! From wellness fairs to food distribution to sports camps to one-time events, there’...

Happy Friday, Prairie Families!! Here is the most up-to-date information I have on food pantries in our area. If you know of any additional ones, please let me know. -Dolores ...

Neighborhood News/Noticias Comunitarias Lots of exciting things are coming to our community and we want to make sure that you are aware of as much of these as possible!! T...

Here are just some of the great things happening in Roseland!!! Our community partners offer everything from food and clothing to job training and health care. Check ...

HAPPENING NOW!! The host is one of our long-standing community partners and they always host a great event so please stop by and enjoy a few hours of food, music and games!! T...

Unleashing the Creative Genius: Exploring the Wonders of the STEAM Lab at CICS Prairie As you enter CICS Prairie, there are a series of classrooms along a long, narrow ha...

From the Director's Desk.... Welcome to the first edition of our Prairie Family Newsletter! Each month we will celebrate our successes, list upcoming events/activitie...

Celebrating School Social Workers Happy School Social Work Week ! Mental health and wellness is a core priority at Distinctive Schools, and we are excited to celebrate our...

March is Women's History Month, a month to study, observe, and celebrate the vital role women play in American life and history. We will continue to encourage girls and young wome...

National School Counseling Week is February 7-11th. We thank our school counselors for their contributions to our students and school communities. School counselors help students ...

We recently celebrated National School Choice Week! We are excited to share our Prairie PRIDE! School choice is incredibly important to us, we believe in involving the entire fami...