School Announcements

Welcome Back to the 2026-2027 School Year Middle School  Families Please read the 2026-2027 important resources and information below. Parents/ Guardians, can check Parent Portal on Thursday, August 20th for teacher and homeroom assignment.  Staff will also be available on the playground / school grounds on the first day of school to tell students their...

High School Entrance Exam Prep at South Loop Elementary Begins on August 25th. There are 14 spots remaining. Register here. Course includes: Online diagnostic and final tests to measure ability and comprehension. Access to our online testing platform (TestPress) to complete weekly homework assignments and to reinforce key topics. Detailed practice tests and homework results...

Form: https://tinyurl.com/SY27-MS-Fine-Arts-Elective Each year, 4th-8th grade middle school students can select which fine arts class they would like to attend for the school year.  Students need to select their top two choices for a fine arts elective. Parents, please read through the information carefully and have a discussion with your child prior to choosing their fine arts...

We’re thrilled to share that we reached our goal—raising $81,826!  Thank you to everyone who pledged, bid, donated, volunteered, and joined us for the walk, Chicago Fire game, and Spring Benefit. This incredible result is a true reflection of our amazing school community. These funds will help ensure that our students and teachers have the resources they need and...

Field day is taking place this week! Make sure you prepare your students for fun in the sun (sunscreen would be good and don’t forget those water bottles). Students should be dressed to play outside, as we kick off the last part of the year out-of-uniform, with proper footwear.Volunteers and snacks/beverages are still needed. All...

Kickoff to Summer Picnic On Friday, June 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., celebrate the start of summer with a FREE party on the Griffin MSI lawn!You bring your picnic blanket and sunscreen, and we’ll provide a day of free games, bounce houses, face painting, hands-on science experiments, swag and activities from our awesome community...

2026 CPL High School Baseball Championship is at historic Wrigley Field on May 21 (Thursday), at 6 p.m.! Whitney Young will be playing Taft at the Friendly Confines and Admission is FREE! Pay Parking ($10) is available on a first come-first served basis at the Toyota Camry Lot (1126 W. Grace) Gates open at 5 p.m. before...

Vision Exam Consent Form [ ENGLISH  SPANISH ] State of Illinois Vision Examination Report [ ENGLISH  SPANISH ] Vision FAQ [ ENGLISH  SPANISH ] Ageless Eye Care will provide free eye exams on Tuesday, May 12th for 4th – 8th graders. Please sign the consent form and return to the main office by Monday, May 11thVision screenings are conducted to determine if a student requires a full vision...

CJML Math Team Finals This past Saturday, the South Loop Math Club competed in the finals of the Chicago Junior Math League citywide contest at Whitney Young High School. Our 5th and 6th grade Lions won 2nd place for the team round, and 3rd place overall for the entire year. In the individual contest, Anthony...

Auction Opens May 7 + 48-Hour Teacher Experiences Preview! Get ready—our Totally ’90s Spring Benefit Online Auction opens for bidding on May 7 at 9:00 AM!   Sneak Peek Alert: Teacher experiences will be available for a limited 48-hour preview only. Take this time to browse, plan your bids, and coordinate with friends to share the cost of these popular experiences: https://ffsles.dojiggy.io/90sbash/Auction/Details Pro...

Students to compileHer’s upcoming capstone event on May 9th from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the University of Chicago’s Computer Science Instructional Laboratory (5730 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60637). compilerHer is a University of Chicago student organization that works to engage young women in tech and computer science through fun, hands-on events aimed...

3p-5p @ The Primary Building Please come visit the uniform resale happening from 3p-5p at the primary building on April 24th (Friday)! We have lots of shorts, t-shirts and skirts which are perfect for the changing temperatures. And since we have tons of hoodies, pants and sweaters you can stock up early on back-to-school stuff, too! 

This spring, we’re bringing the freshest spirit wear yet — and it’s already flying off the shelves!  Introducing our limited-edition ’90s-themed SLES Spirit Wear Tee featuring a funky fresh lion that’s straight out of a retro dream   Grab Yours Before They’re Gone! $20 per shirt Available while supplies last (sizes are going fast!) Orders close April 17 — or sooner if we sell out  Order...

Break out your scrunchies, windbreakers, and fresh kicks — it’s time to walk it like it’s 1999!  We’re excited to kick off a season of fun with the Friends & Family of South Loop School’s Annual 3K Walk-A-Thon & Pledge Drive — plus our upcoming Spring Benefit — and we need your help to make it all that and more!  Walk-A-Thon +...

The application for this scholarship is presently open. See first page of attached flyer for details. The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars Program is a national scholarship for students in eighth through twelfth grade who demonstrate exceptional academic abilities, unique talents, and persistence to achieve high aspirations. In addition, students must have financial need...

It can be tricky to find balance in the digital world as a child. Below are some useful resources to help families navigate conversations and expectations for their children using technology at home. https://sites.google.com/cps.edu/k2media/online-safety-resources-for-parents https://www.commonsense.org/education/family-engagement