Kenwood High School students receive over $4million in scholarships

Read the Hyde Park Herald story about Kenwood Academy graduates receiving over 4 million dollars in scholarships!

http://hpherald.com/2015/05/06/millions-in-scholarship-money-for-2015-kenwood-high-school-graduates/

Summer jobs in Chicago for young people ages 14-24: deadline is May 15

Mayor Rahm Emanuel has announced that the application for 2015 summer jobs is open now through May 15th. One Summer Chicago will offer 24,000 employment opportunities – 2,000 more than last year – for youth ages 14 to 24.  The application can be accessed at www.onesummerchicago.org.

 

​The Mayor’s announcement letter is attached can be found here. You can contact the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services Youth Hotline at (312) 743-0208 for further information about One Summer Chicago.

 

Chicago Department of Family  & Support Services

1615 W. Chicago Avenue

Chicago, IL. 60622

312-743-1910

Summer applications for After School Matters now available for teenagers

After School Matters programs are offered at community organizations, parks, high schools and libraries throughout Chicago, as well as downtown at the Gallery 37 Center for the Arts (66 East Randolph).

To participate in After School Matters programs, teens must be Chicago residents at least 14 years of age and currently enrolled in a Chicago Public Schools high school (*a limited number of opportunities are available to teens who attend non-CPS schools).

After School Matters teens will be eligible to earn a monetary stipend for their participation in programs.

• Develop your skills in the arts, communications, science, sports and technology.
• Learn career readiness skills to help prepare you for life after high school.
• Work with professional instructors who are among the best in their fields.
• Make new friends in your community and throughout Chicago, and
• Have fun!

http://www.afterschoolmatters.org/teens

A day of free classes at the University of Chicago for college and high school students on May 2

The University of Chicago program, Splash!, offers college and high school students the opportunity to spend a day taking short classes on topics they may not be able to access in a traditional high school curriculum. The classes at Splash! 2015 will cover topics ranging from genetic engineering and dystopian fiction to dance and introductory Mongolian. The focus is on teaching fun and engaging classes that never make learning seem like work. 

Splash is 100% FREE to attend and free lunch is also provided. Classes will take place on Saturday, May 2 on the University of Chicago campus. For a complete course schedule and to register, click here. 

Screening and Discussion of "UnChartered Territory" on April 25

The University of Chicago's School Project is hosting a screening and discussion of the film, "UnChartered Territory" at the Chicago Cultural Center on Saturday, April 25 from 2:00-3:30pm.

This 10-minute film examines issues such as the growing trend toward privatization of public schools, the idea of 'choice' and how it affects the system, and the role of innovation in charter schools. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with community leaders, educators, and education experts.

For more information and to RSVP, click here. 

April CAC meeting to be held at Dyett High School

The Hyde Park/Kenwood CAC's next meeting will take place at Dyett High School (555 E. 51st Street) on Wednesday, April 22. There will be a tour of the building at 5:30; the meeting will begin at 6pm and will end by 8pm.

Please enter the building via Door #4, which is accessible from the teachers' parking lot behind the school. (If you drive, you can park in the teachers' parking lot.) We will be meeting in Minor Hall.

Hope to see you there!

Chicago Voyagers Second Annual Gala to be held on Sunday, April 26

The Chicago Voyagers offer outdoor adventures for at-risk youth. The Voyagers' Second Annual "Voyage to the Stars" Gala will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2015 from 5pm to 8pm on the 99th floor of the Willis Tower (233 S. Wacker Drive) with an evening featuring live jazz, comedian Jaime De Leon, a silent auction, and raffle. Tickets will include plenty of food from Kona Grill, an open bar, access to THE LEDGE from 5:30-6:30pm and spectacular views of the city. 

Reduced parking is available across the street at Interpark Garage (211 W. Adams). Tickets are $90 each and can be purchased at the Chicago Voyagers website: www.chicagovoyagers.org.