Far South CAC

Today, we are proud to announce we have received $1 million in funding from Google.org to advance our citywide efforts to reduce chronic absenteeism in Chicago.

Thank you to Google.org for this transformative support as we scale innovative, community-driven solutions that keep more students engaged in school.

Learn more about our Every Day Counts initiative at: www.abetterchicago.org/chronic-absenteeism-initiative

Join Chicago Public Schools (CPS) for our Parent Resource Conference to connect with District leaders, explore family resources, join workshops, and discover opportunities for your student—from STEM and college pathways to healthcare and Out-of-School-Time programs. Free breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Register today! bit.ly/cpsparentcon2026

Parents, come to the Parent Resource event at Whitney Young! Hope to see you there!

Join Chicago Public Schools (CPS) for our Parent Resource Conference to connect with District leaders, explore family resources, join workshops, and discover opportunities for your student—from STEM and college pathways to healthcare and Out-of-School-Time programs. Free breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Register today! bit.ly/cpsparentcon2026

Join one of our partner schools for their Open House!

CALLING ALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS!

Do you have a budding TV weatherperson currently in 2nd-4th grade? Fill out this quick Google form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdi7RUTMGerglcSQSbkVUrv7rjZNSIyIcFoo9cdl0PS4iMrRw/viewform and WGN TV may reach out to you to book one of your students to be the WGN Morning News Friday Forecaster!

Please only fill this out if you are a principal. Must use official school e-mail address. All other entrants will be discarded.

Congratulations to Lavizzo Elementary!

Fifteen more CPS schools are becoming community hubs with expanded support services. See which ones were just added⬇️

Teaching takes heart, patience, and sacrifice. This fellowship was created to support Chicago Black male educators through mentorship, wellness resources, coaching, and meaningful connections with others who understand the work.

Applications are now open. 🍎
Enseñar requiere corazón, paciencia y sacrificio. Esta beca fue creada para apoyar a los educadores negros de Chicago a través de mentoría, recursos de bienestar, coaching y conexiones significativas con otras personas que comprenden esta labor.

Las solicitudes ya están abiertas. 🍎