CICS Prairie

Your talent is worth it: certified teacher salaries begin at $70,000. 🌟

At Distinctive Schools, we are investing in educators who believe every student deserves rigorous learning, a thriving culture, and the opportunity to shape their future. 🚀

We manage a network of unique and innovative K-12 schools with opportunities all across Chicago. We’re also proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, vision), 25+ paid holidays, 403b matching, paid family leave, and more!

👉 Join our mission to build the future of learning and apply today: bit.ly/DSTeachers

Happy Pride Month! At Distinctive Schools, we are dedicated to creating inclusive, joyful, and welcoming communities where everyone is celebrated. This Pride Month, we are proud to celebrate our culture where every student, family member, and staff member feels seen, heard, valued, and cared for.

🎉 Big news, CICS Prairie families! We are excited to announce that Yvonne Glenn will officially be our formal Principal of CICS Prairie, shifting from the Interim Principal role! Ms. Glenn has been an integral part of our community for nearly two decades, and we are thrilled to have her continue in this role. Please join us in celebrating Ms. Glenn!! 🌟

💭 Do you know a family that is searching for a joyful, academically rigorous, and innovative educational experience? Refer them to Distinctive Schools and help us grow our school community! 🌟📚

👉 Click here to refer a family, and you could win a prize when they list your name on their application! bit.ly/ReferDS2026

☀️⛱️ We hope all of our families have a great Memorial Day weekend! As a reminder, all Distinctive Schools campuses will have an early 1pm dismissal on Friday, May 22.
Whether you have weekend plans or are enjoying a day of rest, we’re excited to see you back in class on Tuesday, May 26!

Happy National Speech-Language Pathologist Day! 🗣️💙

Our Distinctive Speech-Language Pathologists support our students to communicate effectively and confidently. Their passion, patience, and dedication create pathways for student success both in and beyond the classroom. Thank you for everything you do!