Links and Resources

Chicago Public Schools Calendar for 2023-2024:–Click here for the calendar

Classroom Extras:

Classroom Wish List on Amazon– Want to donate to our classroom other than paper towels and glue sticks? Here is an excellent list of items that our classroom really could use!!! Thank you for your consideration in donating something new!

DonorsChoose.org–  I occasionally write grants for larger items we need for our classroom. Please check every few months to see if something new has been posted!

Preschool Enrollment and Application Information:

Please visit Chicago Early Learning for more information about applying.

School Information: 

Helen C. Peirce School of International Studies:

Overview of IB Primary Years Programme – A great video to introduce you to our International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. Your child will begin their educational journey in a classroom that fosters learning through play and become global thinkers.

Applying for Kindergarten and On This is for families that do not live within our attendance boundary and wish to attend Peirce for K-8. If you are within our attendance boundary and would like to stay at Peirce, your child is already projected for our school. 

GoCPS– This link will direct you to the GoCPS online application process. Any family with a child going into Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year and lives OUTSIDE of the Peirce School attendance boundary MUST apply during the application window, which is Wednesday, September 13th to Thursday, November 9th, 2023.

Not sure what your child’s home school is? Look up your address here to find out.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact The Office of Access and Enrollment at 773-553-2060 or gocps@cps.edu.