Southland College Prep Charter High School

09/04/2026

🎉 What a fantastic day filled with energy, Eagle Pride, and endless opportunities at our 2026 Southland Student Organization Fair! This year's fair was our greatest one yet, showcasing the amazing extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs that Southland has to offer.

Students, don’t stop at just signing up—dive in and explore all the ways you can get involved! Whether you’re passionate about sports, games, the arts, community service, or wellness there’s a place for you here!!! ✨🦅

09/03/2026

✨ SOUTHLAND PROUD: Southland College Prep hosted a rare opportunity for area high school juniors and seniors to meet admissions officers from five top universities at an inspirational and informative LAUNCH Consortium event Monday night. 💡📚

Nearly 500 students and their families from the south suburbs and the Chicago metro area met representatives of five highly selective colleges and universities from across the US.—Cornell University, Emory University, Pomona College, Rice University, and Washington University in St. Louis for LAUNCH.

The LAUNCH Consortium — Linking Access, Unity, Networking, Collaboration and Higher Education — is a collaborative initiative of several top-ranked universities seeking to connect with high-performing, dynamic students across the country.

Dr. Blondean Y. Davis, CEO of Southland College Prep, and Dr. Johnnie Thomas, superintendent of Rich Township High School District 227, joined forces and invited fellow south suburban superintendents and school districts to encourage students and their families to attend this unique opportunity.

Following keynote admission presentations from the five institutions, students and their families were able to visit each respective school's table and get their personal college admissions questions answered.

🔗 READ MORE: https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/09/01/colleges-universities-visit-south-suburbs-recruitment/.

(Village of Richton Park)

08/31/2026

✨ TONIGHT: Southland is honored to welcome the LAUNCH Collective, bringing admission representatives from five highly selective institutions to our campus for an evening dedicated to college access, preparation and opportunity tonight, August 31st from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM.

Robert Lane, Southland College Prep Director of College Admissions joined together with Dr. Johnnie Thomas, Superintendent of Rich Township High School District 227 on Saturday Morning's WGN News to share more on what families can expect to gain at the consortium.

🎥 FULL INTERVIEW: https://wgntv.com/news/wgn-weekend-morning-news/launch-collective-event-at-southland-college-prep/.

🎓 LAUNCH — Linking Access, Unity, Networking, Collaboration and Higher Education — provides students and families with direct access to admission professionals and meaningful insight into the opportunities available at some of the nation's most respected colleges and universities.

TONIGHT, Meet Admission Representatives From:
- Cornell University
- Emory University
- Pomona College
- Rice University
- Washington University in St. Louis (WashU)

🔗 Juniors and Seniors planning to attend are encouraged to register in advance here:
https://riceadmission.rice.edu/portal/consortium-student?id=3282f81c-4b59-44ca-8d79-4b9ff887a070

Each student should complete an individual registration, including those attending with a parent, guardian, counselor or school representative.

📍Hosted by:
Southland College Prep Charter High School
4601 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL 60471


(Village of Richton Park)

Robert Lane from Southland College Prep and Rich Township High School Supt. District 227 Dr. Johnnie Thomas joins WGN Morning Weekend News to talk about an event in the south suburbs that can help …

08/27/2026

🎉 For the conclusion of our Class of 2026 Spotlight we would like to recognize:

Evan Noland
Camyiah Finney
Heaven Anderson
Jordan Blount-Calhoun
Inaya Abdul-Malik
Kenyuan Garcia
Ariana Brooks

We are proud of what you’ve accomplished so far, and can’t wait to see how you’ll soar as you begin your college journey. Best wishes to our 2026 graduates from your Southland Family. ✨🦅

08/26/2026

🎉 CLASS IS IN SESSION: Absolutely amazing having the entire Southland Family back together! Enjoy this special look back at the first day for all students, grades 10-12 last Monday. Let’s make the 2026-27 academic year our best one yet, Eagles! 🦅✨

08/26/2026

🎓 Next in our Southland Class of 2026 Spotlight we have:

Kayla Smith
Jacob Vanarsdale
Jerrold Earl
Ariel Brown-Branch
Jaylon Edwards
Kennedy Washington

We are proud of what you’ve accomplished so far, and can’t wait to see how you’ll soar during your college journey. Best wishes to our 2026 graduates from your Southland Family. ✨🦅

08/25/2026

🎉 Welcome Southland Class of 2030!🌟

An incredible journey awaits you and we can’t wait to see how you’ll soar over the next four years.

📸 Swipe through to relive the excitement of day 1 as Southland Eagles on August 14! From meeting lifelong friends, new teachers, and exploring our remarkable campus and offerings, this is just the start of your adventure.

Remember, you are not just students; you are our future leaders and innovators. As the Southland Family, we will be here to support you every step of the way! Here’s to an amazing first year, freshmen! 🦅✨

08/25/2026

🎉 Our celebration of the Class of 2026 isn’t over! Today in the Southland Class of 2026 Spotlight please join us in congratulating:

Jahzara Jones
Kymora Davis
Tersea Dagba
Emani Evans
Kewan Crenshaw
Anyla Martin

We are proud of what you’ve accomplished so far, and can’t wait to see how you’ll soar during your college journey. Best wishes to our 2026 graduates from your Southland Family. ✨🦅

08/24/2026

📚✨ COMING UP: Join us for our 2026 Southland College Prep Back to School Night! ✨📚

Take a guided tour of our campus with your student(s) next Friday, Sept. 4th at 6:30 PM! Meet their teachers, our student-support staff, and learn more about our curriculum designed to set your child on the path to college readiness.

Set your reminders for this exciting opportunity to explore our facilities and programs in celebration of the start to 2026-27 academic year together! You won’t want to miss it! 🎉

08/24/2026

✨💡Five Leading Institutions. One Evening at Southland.

Southland College Preparatory Charter High School is honored to welcome the LAUNCH Collective, bringing admission representatives from five highly selective institutions to our campus for an evening dedicated to college access, preparation and opportunity on Monday, August 31st from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM.

LAUNCH — Linking Access, Unity, Networking, Collaboration and Higher Education — provides students and families with direct access to admission professionals and meaningful insight into the opportunities available at some of the nation's most respected colleges and universities.

Meet Admission Representatives From:
- Cornell University
- Emory University
- Pomona College
- Rice University
- Washington University in St. Louis (WashU)

🔗 Juniors and Seniors planning to attend are encouraged to register in advance here: https://riceadmission.rice.edu/portal/consortium-student?id=3282f81c-4b59-44ca-8d79-4b9ff887a070.

Each student should complete an individual registration, including those attending with a parent, guardian, counselor or school representative.

📍Hosted by:
Southland College Prep Charter High School
4601 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL 60471