The official Twitter page of the Laboratory Schools, home to the youngest members of the University of Chicago's academic community.
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School’s out for summer! ☀️
Wishing all of our students, families, faculty, and staff a fun, safe, and restorative summer. See you in the fall!
📹 youtu.be/PMD4VCE7Ly0?si=Q7Vp…
#UChicagoLab #SchoolsOut #SummerBreak
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And just like that, they’re high schoolers!
Yesterday, we celebrated the Laboratory School's 2026 Eighth Grade Graduation and watched our amazing students officially level up to the world-renowned University High School. ✨
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Congratulations to Charles Lichtenbaum on being named a candidate for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. We are proud to celebrate this outstanding accomplishment.
#UHigh #UChicagoLab
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Congratulations to Victor Chen on being named a candidate for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.
One of the nation's highest honors for seniors, the program recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and service.
#UHigh #UChicagoLab
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Congratulations to Daniel Chang on being named a National Merit Scholar!
Selected through one of the nation's most competitive academic recognition programs, this honor reflects Daniel's exceptional achievement, hard work, and love of learning.
#UHigh #UChicagoLab
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Congratulations to Devdan Jeffrey on being named both a National Merit Scholar and a candidate for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.
Devdan exemplifies the intellectual curiosity and dedication that define the U-High experience.
#UHigh #UChicagoLab
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Congratulations to our U-High seniors earning national academic honors.
🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/lab-senior-national-h…
#UHigh #UChicagoLab
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This week, the Class of 2026 made its final walk through the Historic Campus during Lab’s annual Senior Clap Out.
Read more: bit.ly/lab-class-of-2026-cla…
📸 ✨Jayna Rumble
#UChicagoLab #ClassOf2026
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A surprise for someone who has spent years showing up for our students. ❤️
Thank you, Officer Sal, for helping our students feel safe, seen, and cared for.
#UChicagoLab #ThankYouOfficerSal
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Eleven finalists. Eleven medals.
Congratulations to 11 U-High students who advanced to the finals of the 2026 Midwest Chinese Speech Contest.
🥇 3 Gold
🥈 3 Silver
🥉 5 Bronze
Congratulations to all!
#UChicagoLab #UCLSkids #LanguageLearning
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Bikini Bottom blue, yes we'll stay true! 🫧🧽🍍
A few highlights from U-High Theatre's production of The SpongeBob Musical. Thanks to everyone who joined us under the sea—and congratulations to our incredible cast and crew! 💙
📸: Devin Wideman
#UChicagoLab #UHighTheater
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This June, join us as we celebrate the history, resilience, and contributions of LGBTQ communities. 🌈
#LabHonors #PrideMonth #UChicagoLab
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A sweet afternoon on campus! 🥤✨
Sixth graders and their second-grade buddies enjoyed a walk to Botany Pond to enjoy their dollar milkshakes. So many joyful moments shared between buddies!
#UChicagoLab #UCLSkids #BuddyProgram #StudentLife
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There’s still time to visit LabArts! 🎨✨
See more than 1,500 pieces of student artwork from across Lab, on display through May 29 in Gordon Parks Arts Hall.
Weekdays | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
#LabArts #UChicagoLab #StudentArt #ArtsEducation
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When kids care about books this much, you know something special is happening 📚❤️
Students erupted as last year’s winner, @Sally_Nicholls, announced this year’s Zena Sutherland winners:
🏆 @drewbeckmeyer Stalactite & Stalagmite
🎨 @nikkolas_smith The History of We
#Labbies
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✨ Meet the Maroonettes ✨
What started three years ago with a few early childhood dancers performing at Rites of May has grown into a joyful dance community ❤️
#UChicagoLab #Maroonettes #RitesOfMay #StudentLife #DanceCommunity
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LabArts is still going strong ✨🎨
There’s still time to stop by Gordon Parks Arts Hall and explore more than 1,500 works of student art from across Lab. The exhibition remains open through May 29, weekdays from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
#LabArts #UChicagoLab #StudentArt
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Summer Lab registration closes tomorrow, May 15.
Limited spots remain for Nursery 3–Grade 8 programs including robotics, theater, sports, visual arts, science, and more.
We’re looking forward to a great summer! ☀️
🔗 summerlab.org
#SummerLab2026 #UChicagoLab
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LabArts 2026 is off to an incredible start 🎨✨
From DigiMUSE to Family Artmaking Day, Gordon Parks Arts Hall was filled with creativity and hands-on art experiences.
🖼️ Open through May 29
📍 Gordon Parks Arts Hall
🕣 Weekdays | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
#LabArts #ArtsEducation
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Let’s get floral 🌸
June 10: Flower Arrangement Party with the High School Council.
Sip, snip, and create bouquets for the graduation reception—no experience needed.
A Connections Sign-Up Party supporting CNX26.
Reserve your spot: bit.ly/4ulgR2N
#UChicagoLab #CNX26
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