The Eagle's Press

We empower every Eagle to actively engage in their learning through culturally responsive teaching, real-world exploration and problem-solving, and continuous reflection—building agency, achievement, and future-ready skills.

Every Eagle pursues their post-secondary pathway equipped with the content knowledge and skills to excel academically, grow personally, and thrive as engaged citizens in an ever-changing world.

Dear Lindblom families and community,

I want to acknowledge the heaviness many in our community may be carrying as we witness and process recent acts of violence connected to federal immigration enforcement efforts in Minneapolis. The national coverage, public demonstrations, and ongoing questions about justice, belonging, and safety can stir deep emotions and reflection for students, families, and educators alike. Moments like these can make our shared work of nurturing hope and stability feel especially challenging. Moreover, especially for elders, the ICE raids and public killings are tragically reminiscent of Klan member activity conducted in the not-so-distant past.

We are human and it is natural to feel the weight of these realities. We are also not meant to carry them alone. Our Lindblom “Be”lief Pillars call us to show up for one another and for our students with compassion, understanding, and a continued commitment to equity, especially during times that test our collective sense of safety and hope.

Together we rise in cross racial solidarity,

Principal Banks

~Swoop, swoop!

P. S. Here is a snippet of joy that I captured during the dance recital.

“Through whatever you go through/ I'm standin' with you” - I'm Standing With You, Song by Chrissy Metz ‧ 2019

Parents, dismissal is at 2:48p on Colloquium days and 3:05p on maroon/gold days. All students must leave campus after dismissal unless involved in a staff-supervised afterschool activity. Afterschool offerings are advertised within our newsletters; most offerings are free and a few have a nominal fee. Space is limited to forty (40) students in the social room and forty (40) students in the library; both spaces close at 5:00 p.m. and students must depart the building at that time. Lindblom Park is one of our valuable community partners and the park offers affordable after-school programming for students of all ages. Consider the available options at Lindblom Park or make the necessary arrangements to pick up your children on time.

100 hundred years ago, Historian Carter G. Woodson initiated Negro History Week in 1926 to ensure that the anti-slavery and anti-Jim Crow lived experiences, accomplishments, and contributions of Black people were named, studied, and honored during a time when they were so often erased from our national narrative. What started as a week to address the omission of Black/pan-African individuals from American history is now Black History Month and the purpose is still relevant today.

Black History Month reminds us that truth-telling has always been an act of resistance and hope. From Reconstruction classrooms to freedom schools during the Civil Rights Movement, educators and communities taught history not to equip young people with understanding, pride, and purpose.

Eagles, if you have a talent you want to display at the Black History Celebration. Sign up for auditions February 5th and 6th from 3:30 to 5:30.

Eagles, we need your support to get bleachers for Lindblom Park! The Chicago Park District (CPkD) is launching a Citywide Participatory Budget (PB) process to deepen community engagement, increase transparency in public spending, and strengthen resident trust in park planning and resource allocation. Through this initiative, residents, park users, and community stakeholders will be invited to submit specific park improvement ideas for parks across the city.

Please apply, individually and collectively; it takes less than 5 minutes. The application link is here.

Helping our students thrive is at the heart of everything we do. I am proud to say that our teachers value connecting with the parents of our students and the parents of our students value collaborating with our teachers. Thank you to the teachers and parents who shared feedback within our RCPU surveys; your perspectives were incredibly valuable in highlighting the value of parent-teacher connections. Your perspectives also highlighted where we can make the process smoother and more meaningful for everyone.

March 18 is our next Parent Teacher Conference Day/Report Card Pick-Up (RCPU). We want to build a RCPU model that honors expertise and everyone's overall investment of time, while keeping our student's growth at the absolute center of every conversation. We invite you to vote on the direction that best fits our community.

A list of our after school tutoring is being shared for your awareness. Feel free to email the teacher listed as a follow-up.

The Chicago Police and Firefighter Training Academy (CPFTA) is a training program for current 10th and 11th grade students interested in careers in public safety, law enforcement, criminal justice, and fire science.

The two-year program recruits and trains up to 125 public and non-public high school students each year. The CPFTA program fulfills the two career education or elective credits that all CPS high school students need in order to graduate.

Interested applicants should apply here.

Lindblom Drama attended the 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival. We are challenging ourselves in our playwriting unit to submit some winning plays for next year's festival!

Lindblom Drama students toured the Chicago State University and saw a stage reading of an excerpt from "Panther Women; an Army for the Liberation", by India Nicole Burton. Professor Burton is an artist-in-residence with us through Court Theatre, and will be devising an original play with advanced theatre students.

Please view this doc organized by deadline. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XTGLg126K7BMCrKb4Z09A3VOylu4yzjhHVkq2RTAajM/edit?tab=t.0

For additional information check out Lindblom Science Opportunities for Students. https://sites.google.com/cps.edu/lmsascience/home

To submit student opportunities email Science Dept Chair Ms. Levites, lelevites@cps.edu.

Congratulations to the students of Colegio! CPS Teach Chicago Tomorrow came to visit Lindblom Colegio today to share the benefits, resources, and supportive Teach Chicago Tomorrow program pathways available to those CPS students that would like to pursue a teaching career. We now have several more students showing interest in teaching!

Congratulations to Lindblom Dance Ensemble! If you didn't make it to the Winter Dance Concert, you surely missed a wonderful performance. The dancers were absolutely stunning!!!

Congratulations to the student artists on their amazing display of the Advanced Arts Lab Showcase!

Kudos to the students that hosted at the Course Fair! They did a tremendous task of representing their department and showcasing an impeccable sell of a course.

Students and Families: CIEE Study Abroad & Scholarship Secondary Deadline – February 25 CIEE is accepting applications for its secondary scholarship round through February 25. Each year, CIEE awards over $7 million in scholarships to support equitable access to 3–4 week summer study abroad programs.

Students can choose from 100+ Global Navigator Summer Programs in 45+ destinations, ranging from intensive language study to STEM, arts, business, leadership, and more. Many programs offer the opportunity to earn college credit, community service hours, or the Global Seal of Biliteracy.

Interested in learning more? Join CIEE virtual info session on February 10th, which will include alumni testimonials, a live Q&A, and an overview of programs and scholarships.

High School Summer Abroad Info Session

📅 Tuesday, February 10

🕗 7:00 PM CST

🔗 Register here.

We are excited to share that two Lindblom MSA students, Ava Gresser and Eric Johnson, and Mr. Abughoush will serve as panelists celebrating and advocating for more multilingualism for African-American students in CPS. The session will highlight the benefits of linguistic diversity and advocate for increased access to these vital programs.

Join us: February 12, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 3220 W. Evergreen Avenue

Come learn about the benefits of multilingual education by exploring CPS vision for language programs and the enhanced supports available to help students and schools succeed.

Registration for the panel discussion is linked here.

Show your talents, and try out for this year's ALL BALL EXTRAVAGANZA

Auditions will be on Feb 3rd and Feb 5th in the ballroom. Students in 9-12th can participate.

The founders of NSBE are Lindblom alumn who made history, and their lives and legacies continue to do so. The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) - Chicago Professionals Chapter is partnering with Lindblom Math & Science Academy for their National Engineers Week Expo! We have a full agenda of interactive, exciting Engineering and Science activities for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. We will host seven (7) engineering sessions for students to rotate through, as well as a general expo including professional engineering firms and colleges.

We invite you to join us during this celebration of Black history, STEM, and the cultivation of future generations of engineers. Use this link to reserve space for you and your family!

• 2/3: ALSC Meeting
• 2/16: No School (Presidents' Day)
• 2/17: No School (Professional Development Day)
• 2/26: Taste of the Diaspora @ Lindblom (5:30 - 7pm)

According to the Chicago Department of Public Health, emergency department visits and hospitalizations for influenza are at their highest levels since 2022 and increased across all age categories but most notably among children 0 –17 years. The Office of Student Health & Wellness (OSHW) wants to remind our school community about the importance of reducing the spread of respiratory illnesses. Please remain diligent in encouraging good hygiene practices to protect yourselves and others in our school community.

Join Kids First Chicago and S.T.A.R.R Community for a Meet & Greet with School Board Representatives in your region. Be a part of the collective power improving our southside schools.

As we prepare for the SY26 Local School Council (LSC) Elections, the CPS Office of Local School Council Relations is launching a series of LSC Candidate Workshops designed to empower and prepare community members for leadership.

The workshops will provide prospective candidates with hands-on support in areas such as sharing their "why" for running, using campaign literature, and maximizing social media to reach voters.

Workshop Dates:

January 27, 2026 (English)

February 3, 2026 (Spanish)

February 10, 2026 (English)

CPS updates

Lunch Menu

Eagle's Fans, we need YOU!

Come out and support our teams as they begin putting in the hard work of being student athletes. If you're interested in Lindblom gear, visit the main office for purchases.

https://gofan.co/app/school/IL15561

We can only hope that counselors are recognized daily for their work with students, but especially for this week, be sure to thank your counselor.

REMINDERS: Students and families will receive detention notifications by email. Students will serve detention on Tuesday and/or Thursday from 3:15 - 4:15. If you have questions about attendance, feel free to email bdhayes2@cps.edu.