Southside Occupational Academy

No-strings-attached $500 grants for Chicago students with disabilities are available. Learn More, Apply and/or Spread the Word --- > www.AdaMOPD.com

Spring Games are the biggest athletic event of the year, and we're going to start them off with a special celebration on Friday, May 3 at Soldier Field. The Opening Ceremonies celebrate our athletes with an athlete parade, words of encouragement from city dignitaries, and the lighting of the cauldron to officially kick off a week of track and field competitions. All are invited and we hope to see you there!

Thank you De La Salle Institute for hosting all of the C3 Hub students for celebrate our Unified Basketball team winning the State Championship!

Have a happy and safe spring break! CPS students have no classes from March 25 to March 29. Monday, April 1, 2024, is a School Improvement Day, so we'll see our students back and ready to learn on April 2. Find resources and fun activities to do during the break in Chicago at: https://bit.ly/3Tucocr
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¡Les deseamos un feliz y seguro receso de primavera! Todas las escuelas de CPS estarán cerradas del 25 al 29 de marzo. Encuentra recursos, actividades divertidas y eventos especiales para familias y estudiantes de Chicago durante el receso de primavera en: https://bit.ly/3Tucocr

The Chicago Public Schools Office of Diverse Learner Supports and Services, that among many things is responsible for assigning students to schools like ours, wants your feedback on its name! Fill out this survey today:

ODLSS Name Change Survey As you are likely aware, the CPS Office of Diverse Learner Supports and Services (ODLSS) supports our District’s students and families with special education. This includes not only classroom instruction, but the many interventions that are used to help our students with disabilities achieve their...

Thank you to all the students & staff that dressed to impress for our Black History Month Celebration at the Main Building: African Clothing Fashion Show!

Less than two weeks until the 2024 Chicago Polar Plunge! We are excited to take on the challenge of the Chicago Polar Plunge and jump into Lake Michigan’s chilly waters to support thousands of Chicagoans who participate in Special Olympics Chicago/Special Children’s Charities programs. Please help our team, the "Southside Plungers," raise funds for this great cause by donating today: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2024cpp/team/943260/donate/

Join and learn more about ARC of Illinois services related to PUNS Advocacy, as well as applying for SSI and Medicaid. This session will be led by 2 ARC Ligas Family Advocates including Annie Bruno and Suzanne Aaron.

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Join the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities on February 7th to learn with us at the February Access Forum! Learn about benefits programs from transportation to entrepreneurship from MOPD staff and special guests. Join us in person at the Central West Community Center or online on Zoom. Sign up today! https://forms.office.com/g/fF9XjggKJP

We love seeing our students accomplish great things! This past weekend Tommy Harrison III competed in the W.A.B.D.L World Powerlifting Championships, winning Benchpress, Deadlift, and Push Pull categories. Not only that- Tommy broke the State Record in the Deadlift 286lbs and Benchpressed 143lbs, capturing his very 1st World Championship!

Congratulations to our Special Olympics Unified Team who placed 1st in their division in the citywide bowling tournament!

Our Ritamen teamed up with Southside Occupational Academy High School and bowled two of the highest scores and won the gold medal.

Join us at 10am to learn about PUNS. This presentation will be in-person and virtual, and is open to everyone. meet.google.com/pqd-ncft-taq

SOA Parents, join us for today's virtual presentation on Legal Guardianship at 5pm

On Friday, September 22, 2023, there will be no school for CPS students due to Professional Development Day.

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At Chicago Public Schools, learning is our superpower. School is back in less than a month. The first day of school is Monday, August 21, 2023. Visit cps.edu/b2s or call 773-553-FACE to make sure you are ready to begin the new school year.

Unfortunately, this Friday's kayaking family opportunity is canceled. Instead, join the Chicago Park District at Palmisano Park for Fishing from 9:45–11:45 AM!

Register today at http://ow.ly/iW3R50OH8N8!

That's a wrap for the SY22-23🎉 We hope everyone enjoyed the last day of classes!

Summer School (ESY) begins Tuesday, June 27th

The First Day of School for SY23-23 will be Monday, August 21st