CICS Prairie

CICS Prairie CICS Prairie is a Tuition Free K-8 public charter school in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood, managed by Distinctive Schools.

We provide engaging, hands-on learning experiences that foster academic excellence, creativity and social-emotional growth.

We had an amazing first week of school, and closed it out by recognizing the individuals who have been demonstrating exc...
08/31/2026

We had an amazing first week of school, and closed it out by recognizing the individuals who have been demonstrating excellence in our first community gathering of the year! 🌟 We held our first B.U.I.L.D. assembly where we celebrated our scholars and staff for showing these qualities (Be Respectful, Use Responsibility, Include Everyone, Lead by Example, Do Your Best) throughout the week! 🏗️ Well done, Chicago International Charter School Prairie community! ❤️🦅

We are so happy to have our CICS Prairie students and staff back in our hallways! ❤️🦅 It has only been a week, but our s...
08/28/2026

We are so happy to have our CICS Prairie students and staff back in our hallways! ❤️🦅 It has only been a week, but our students are already learning new topics and making new friends! Let’s continue building this excellence! 📚🌱

CICS Prairie is still accepting students, with limited space available! Enroll today!

We had such a fun time at our CICS Prairie Back 2 School Bash yesterday! 🥳 It was amazing to see so many new and returni...
08/20/2026

We had such a fun time at our CICS Prairie Back 2 School Bash yesterday! 🥳 It was amazing to see so many new and returning faces celebrating our Distinctive Schools community together! 🎉

From backyard games, to snow cones, to our amazing Chicago International Charter School teachers and staff greeting everyone with so much excitement, this Back 2 School Bash couldn’t be better! ☀️ Special thank you to our neighborhood police district for joining us with their friendly horses and tank to tour!

We can’t wait for the school year to start so we can continue building excellence brick by brick! 🧱 See you all on Monday! ❤️🦅

08/20/2026

In honor of the 1st Day of School being only a few days away on Monday, August 24th, we asked our Distinctive Schools Principals and Assistant Principals what songs they are playing on their commute to the 1st Day of School. 🎵🎒🏫

Our Chicago International Charter School community is ready and so excited to see you! Join us in getting pumped up for this amazing school year! 🌟🎤🎉

We are SO excited for the new school year that starts Monday, August 24th! 🥳If you are as excited as us, join us for our...
08/13/2026

We are SO excited for the new school year that starts Monday, August 24th! 🥳

If you are as excited as us, join us for our CICS Prairie Back 2 School Bash on Wednesday, August 19th! 🎒 From 10am to 2pm, our students will have the opportunity to meet their teachers and learn more about our incredible school! Then, our amazing faculty and staff will be welcoming us to food, games, and one big community celebration! 🎉 This will be the perfect transition into the school year, with time to make new friends and talk to our school teachers and leaders! You don’t want to miss it! 🌟

We’re proud to be a part of the Chicago International Charter School network and to be managed by Distinctive Schools. 🔍 If you are still looking for a joyful, welcoming school, we are still accepting applications! Click here to apply today! https://bit.ly/4wxgvGA

08/10/2026

☎️ We have a special message to share from Principal Yvonne Glenn! The beginning of the school year is almost here, and we can’t wait to welcome our new and current students back to school on Monday, August 24th!

Join us for our back to school bash on Wednesday, August 19th. This is going to be our best year yet! 🎉🎒 We’re proud to be a part of the Chicago International Charter School network and to be managed by Distinctive Schools.

Are you still searching for the perfect school? Applications are still open for the upcoming school year. Click here to apply today! https://bit.ly/4wxgvGA

We are so excited to invite you to the 97th annual Bud Billiken Parade & Festival this Saturday, the 8th!! ☀️ From 10am ...
08/06/2026

We are so excited to invite you to the 97th annual Bud Billiken Parade & Festival this Saturday, the 8th!! ☀️ From 10am - 3pm, Distinctive Schools will be running booth #74 in Zone #4, offering popcorn, games, raffles, information about our Chicago International Charter School campuses, and more! 🍿🎟️🎉

You can find us on the south entrance of the festival, just off Ellsworth Drive. We can’t wait to see you there!!! 💥

If you are searching for a joyful, innovative, welcoming school for your child, you have come to the right place! Swipe ...
07/23/2026

If you are searching for a joyful, innovative, welcoming school for your child, you have come to the right place! Swipe to see 5 reasons CICS Prairie is the best fit for you and your family! 🌟

CICS Prairie, managed by Distinctive Schools, is a tuition-free, public charter school part of Chicago International Charter School. We offer an academically rigorous, collaborative, and caring school environment that supports every student’s growth. 🌱 If these are qualities you are looking for, we are excited to welcome you to our family! 🎉

👉Click here to learn more about CICS Prairie and apply today! https://bit.ly/4wxgvGA

Have you been searching for an innovative, joyful school for your child? Look no further! ✨ Distinctive Schools offers r...
07/09/2026

Have you been searching for an innovative, joyful school for your child? Look no further! ✨ Distinctive Schools offers rigorous academics, a supportive community, and all the readiness your child needs to keep growing in their future! 🌱📚

👉Click here to apply to Distinctive Schools: the school you’ve been searching for! https://bit.ly/4wxgvGA ❤️

Happy 4th of July to our Distinctive Schools community! 🥳 We are thankful for the communities that we serve and are wish...
07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July to our Distinctive Schools community! 🥳 We are thankful for the communities that we serve and are wishing everyone a safe, cool, joyful, and firework-filled weekend! 🎆

Happy 4th of July from everyone at Distinctive Schools! ❤️

Address

11530 S Prairie Avenue
Chicago, IL
60628

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+17739280480

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