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Chicago's #1 Public Charter School

Chicago's #1 Public Charter School

WHY ALAIN LOCKE?

Watch this 2-minute video to find out more, including why it was named the #1 Charter School in Chicago

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

On behalf of the faculty and staff, we welcome you to Alain Locke Charter School! Our extended day, year round school is located in the heart of Chicago’s West Side, serving over 500 preschool through 8th grade students. Named after the first African-American Rhodes Scholar, Alain Locke Charter School is committed to absolute excellence and ensuring that our students are globally competitive. READ MORE >

NEW & NOTEWORTHY

Photos From the Class of 2021 Drive-Through Graduation Ceremony

June 24, 2021

Alain Locke on Wednesday hosted our Drive-Through Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2021. Our graduating eighth-graders brought a whole new meaning to our theme for this school year: “The…Read more

Photos From the Eighth Grade Luncheon and Retreat

June 23, 2021

It was with great excitement that we held our Eighth Grade Luncheon and Retreat on Friday to help the Alain Locke Charter School Class of 2021 get ready for…Read more

Download the 2021-2022 School Year Calendar Today

April 29, 2021

It’s hard to believe, but it’s already time to start thinking about the 2021-2022 school year here at Alain Locke.

This current school year has been unlike any other—that is…Read more

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NEW & NOTEWORTHY

Photos From the Class of 2021 Drive-Through Graduation Ceremony

June 24, 2021

Alain Locke on Wednesday hosted our Drive-Through Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2021.

Our graduating eighth-graders brought a whole new meaning to our theme for this school year: “The…Read more

Photos From the Eighth Grade Luncheon and Retreat

June 23, 2021

It was with great excitement that we held our Eighth Grade Luncheon and Retreat on Friday to help the Alain Locke Charter School Class of 2021 get ready for…Read more

Download the 2021-2022 School Year Calendar Today

April 29, 2021

It’s hard to believe, but it’s already time to start thinking about the 2021-2022 school year here at Alain Locke.

This current school year has been unlike any other—that is…Read more

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FOR PARENTS

On behalf of the faculty and staff, welcome to Alain Locke Charter School.

FOR ALUMNI

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Once a part of the Alain Locke family, always a part of the Alain Locke family.

RESOURCES

A commitment to excellence is unwavering in every element of life at our school.

ENROLLMENT

Admission to Alain Locke is by blind lottery.

Complete the online LOTTERY APPLICATION or download the form.

(Filling out an application does not ensure admission.)

LOTTERY APPLICATION

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Due to inclement weather earlier this month, our f

Due to inclement weather earlier this month, our friends at @thewestsidecoalition have rescheduled their cleanup event for this weekend. Want to get out there and show your support? Volunteers are needed this Sunday, July 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Send them a message on their account today to find out about volunteering.

Still need to get vaccinated against COVID-19? The

Still need to get vaccinated against COVID-19? Then why not do it now? When you do, you’ll help protect the health of both your family and the community as a whole. Chicago Public Schools is now offering walk-in appointments for free vaccinations to students ages 12 and up, and their family members, at three school-based sites around the city. Students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Use link in bio today for the list of locations, as well as additional vaccination opportunities this summer.

We hope you all have a very happy holiday!

We hope you all have a very happy holiday!

Still need to submit your Intent to Return form(s)

Still need to submit your Intent to Return form(s) for the 2021-2022 school year? Please submit one form for each of your children who will be joining us again at Alain Locke! This is your way of securing their spot for next year. Submit your form(s) today using link in bio.

Attention families! Chicago Public Schools has lau

Attention families! Chicago Public Schools has launched its Summer Food Service Program, which offers healthy and free breakfast and lunch to all people ages 18 and under. Meals are available for pickup at 260 locations throughout the city every weekday through August 20 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. (other than Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day). Use the link in bio to find the meal site closest to you.

Can’t believe the Class of 2021 is on their way

Can’t believe the Class of 2021 is on their way 💙 Now we’re looking forward to hearing about all of your accomplishments in high school. Congratulations! View all of the photos from Wednesday’s Drive-Through Graduation Ceremony on our blog using link in bio.

We had lots of fun helping our graduating all-star

We had lots of fun helping our graduating all-stars get ready for high school at our Eighth Grade Luncheon and Retreat on Friday. What a way to close out the year! We’re wishing all of you the very best as you enter the next phase of your educational careers! And thank you to our valedictorian, Dejah, and salutatorian, Savaughn, for your special addresses. These are just a few of the photos from the big day, view the rest now using link in bio!

Please be sure to submit your Intent to Return for

Please be sure to submit your Intent to Return form(s) today if you haven’t already. Parents must submit one form for each of your children who will be attending Alain Locke again in the 2021-2022 school year. This is your way of securing their spots as we begin preparing for next school year! Visit our website using link in bio to submit your Intent to Return form(s) by the end of the day.

This week, lawmakers made the important decision t

This week, lawmakers made the important decision to recognize Juneteenth as a federal holiday. We hope that this crucial day in American history may now serve as a powerful reminder of the meaningful contributions Black Americans make to our society each and every day. Here at Alain Locke, we remain dedicated to working to empower our all-stars with the tools and mindsets they need to thrive and excel in their lives!
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This past school year has been unlike any other, a

This past school year has been unlike any other, and now, we’re already planning for the very exciting 2021-2022 year back in our school building full-time! As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we ask that all families complete an Intent to Return form for each of your children who will be attending Alain Locke again. This will secure their spot for next year. Please visit our website using link in bio to submit your form(s) by Monday, June 21.

Hey everyone! Tropical Optical has shared that, de

Hey everyone! Tropical Optical has shared that, despite not being able to visit schools currently, the optometrist is still offering comprehensive eye exams at its offices around the city to Chicago Public Schools students. Visit our website using link in bio for the list of locations, and to make an appointment.

Hey families—let’s get vaccinated! Join us at

Hey families—let’s get vaccinated! Join us at Alain Locke from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, June 2. We will be offering the Pfizer vaccine to students and family members ages 12-years-old and up. The second dose of the vaccine will be given at Alain Locke on Wednesday, June 23. Please use link in bio to register by Friday, May 28, and to learn more about what you need to do to be prepared on vaccination day. Nurse Plummer is available to help with any questions you might have. Just email hplummer@futureshealth.com, or call 773-265-7230 (ext. 112) or 872-216-6370 (Wednesday through Friday).

Who is ready for IAR state testing? Our Alain Lock

Who is ready for IAR state testing? Our Alain Locke all-stars are! Good luck to our third- through eighth-graders, who will start testing on Tuesday, May 18. Check out Ms. Choate’s (@choatestudio) “I Am Ready” video using link in bio for some inspiration 💙

Still need to get vaccinated? Chicago Public Schoo

Still need to get vaccinated? Chicago Public Schools will be hosting a vaccination site right here in East Garfield Park on Saturday, May 15. Visit Westinghouse College Prep, located at 3223 W. Franklin Blvd., between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. to get vaccinated for free (no insurance or government ID is required). All community members ages 12 and up are invited. Call 312-746-4835 for more information.

Hope everyone’s having a nice Monday! Here are s

Hope everyone’s having a nice Monday! Here are some more photos from simultaneous learning at Alain Locke 💙
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