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August 21, 2023
Welcome back, CICS Lloyd Bond! 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’...
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August 7, 2023
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...
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August 3, 2023
In an exciting development for the Chicago education landscape, Distinctive Schools has been named the school management organization for four additional Chicago International Cha...
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July 31, 2023
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...
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June 28, 2023
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...
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June 28, 2023
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...