Public charter school in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, focused on connected learning!

Joined July 2011
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I wish all of you peace and joy as you enter the next phase of your journey. With gratitude, respect, love and light, Mrs. Zataya Shackelford-Walter Former principal of the best high school community in the city of Chicago
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Happy graduation to Wrightwood students!
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This morning, our students and staff participated in a Juneteenth Day townhall. What is a celebration that you do with your community for Juneteenth? #juneteenth #community #cqwarriors @civitasedpartners @cics_schools
Congratulations to our Class of 2021 Warrior Graduates! We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see what your future impacts are on this world!
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We are thrilled to welcome Torry Bennett-Davis as the new CEO of Civitas! Torry served as the @CicsNorthtown principal before taking this role, and we know she will achieve her goal of ensuring that each Civitas school is preparing our students for success. Welcome, Torry!
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.@CCIEChicago and @chicagoquest student Mang Niant hosted a Joy to Joy “Acts of Kindness” pop-up event in which she handed out free flowers to the people of Chicago. Check out the footage of her initiative here: instagram.com/tv/CMVNI9dljiE….
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CCIE students, led by Ms. Baker and Ms. Curry-Neal, know that passion drives success. For their annual Pitchapalooza they created and pitched projects based on their passions that they believe could positively impact their communities. See more here: facebook.com/cciechicago/
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Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! We are so lucky to have such incredible teachers at Civitas who go above and beyond for their students. Comment below with a story of how a teacher has changed your life.
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Happy #EarthDay! What are you doing to celebrate and keep our planet safe and clean?
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Interested in attending an HBCU? Reserve your spot today for the 2021 Virtual HBCU College Fair occuring Saturday, April 17th, from 10AM-12PM CST here: bit.ly/3rcOVMFHBCU4Life
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Zataya Shackelford-Walter, principal of @chicagoquest, leads a team that creates a school community where students are engaged, challenged and empowered to transform their communities and the world.
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Explore ways to earn college credit while in high school or prepare for college success at City Colleges of Chicago’s Virtual Open House, April 12 – 17. Learn more and register at ccc.edu/openhouse. #keeplearning @ChiCityColleges
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#GoWarriors The following students have been recognized for their positive classroom contributions & energy. Keep up the fantastic work!
Free money for college? That’s sweet! File your FAFSA or, if eligible, Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid. Need Assistance? Join College Seminar Office Hours during 6th period on B-Days! #RocktheFAFSA #RocktheFAFSAIL
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This year we’ve implemented #projectbasedlearning to guide our students in becoming navigators of the future, allowing them to creatively think, problem solve, and innovate solutions to real-world, everyday issues! @civitasschools @CICS_schools
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Today and every day we want to celebrate our students for being navigators of the future. We’re so proud of you! #CICSGraduateAim @ellisonlions @CICSNorthtown @chicagoquest @CICS_schools
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Happy Int’l Day of Women and Girls in Science! We are spotlighting our very own Ms. Tenille Wright who was a research scientist before becoming our Chemistry & Biology teacher. Have you had a female science teacher inspire you to go into STEM? #womeninscience @CICS_schools
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This year, our advisories are reading "Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You" by @DrIbram and @JasonReynolds83 to learn about the history of racism and how to be anti-racist activists in our communities. What are you currently reading to honor #BlackHistoryMonth @CICS_schools
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Today, our staff spotlight is Taquia Hylton, Principal at @CICSRalphEllison. Your unwavering commitment to CICS students is inspirational and we look forward to seeing how you maintain a strong school culture. Learn more about her focus this year at bit.ly/cicsblog.

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