We are thrilled to share some incredible news with you—our school has been named one of the top 10 high schools by Chicago Magazine! Even more remarkable, we are the only non-selective high school to make it onto this prestigious list.

This achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our entire school community—students, teachers, staff, and parents alike. We are incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together, and we are excited to continue building on this success.

Our teachers and staff are overjoyed by this recognition, and we remain committed to providing an exceptional educational experience for all of our students.

Thank you for your ongoing support. Together, we will continue to achieve great things! Click below to read the art

We want to give a huge shout-out to our High School Career Pathway students who took on the incredible challenge of teaching in our summer enrichment program for K-5 students.

These talented students, all part of our Education Career Pathway, had the unique opportunity to run their own classes, applying everything they’ve learned in their Intro to Teaching classes.

Not only did they gain valuable hands-on experience, but they also created a summer filled with amazing memories for our younger students. From field trips to Santa's Village, the Museum of Science and Industry, and the Zoo, to fun days at the Waterpark and the Movies, it was a summer to remember!

A special thank you to everyone involved in making this program a success, especially Ms. Benita Johnson, who spearheaded this wonderful initiative.

We’re so proud of our students and all they’ve accomplished this summer!

We are excited to share that our Summer Professional Development for staff was a huge success! It was exciting to welcome all of our staff back into the building as we prepared together for another successful school year.

In addition to our training sessions, we also took a moment to celebrate some of our dedicated employees who reached significant milestones this year. Congratulations to our 5-year service award recipients: Mr. Erkan, Ms. Langton, Ms. Portugal, Ms. Ozturk, Mr. Morris, and Mr. Efe. We also extend our heartfelt congratulations to our 10-year service award recipients: Ms. Kuzma and Mr. Marron.

We are proud of our team’s commitment and look forward to the positive impact their continued dedication will have on our students and community. Here is to a great year!

We are delighted to update you on our ongoing outreach efforts in the 11th Ward! We are still working hard to get approval from the state to open a high school in Bridgeport, and our outreach team has been actively attending various events and festivals this past summer to spread the word about our amazing school.

As we continue this important work, there will be more opportunities for parents and student volunteers to join us in promoting our efforts. Please stay tuned for upcoming events where you can get involved.

If you’re interested in helping out, we’d love to have your support! Please reach out to Ms. Vega at vega@hsamckinley.org for more information.

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to expand our school's reach and impact.

We’re proud to announce that our 18U summer softball team has clinched the Omega Delta League Championship for the third time, following previous wins in 2020 and 2022!

After a challenging start to the summer season with a 3-3 record, our team demonstrated incredible resilience and determination, rattling off 9 straight wins to claim the championship title.

Congratulations to our champions—your hard work and dedication have paid off once again! GO HSA HAWKS!

Important Dates:

September 2nd: No SCHOOL in honor of Labor Day

September 13th: Hispanic Heritage Month Kick Off:

School Wide Dress Down Day

September 13th: BPAC Meeting 4pm

September 19th: Early Release Day Dismissal at 11:48am

Parent Teacher Conferences 2-7pm & Community Resource Fair

September 20th: NO SCHOOL

September 25th: Early Release Day Dismissal at 11:48am

September 26th: PTO Meeting 4pm

September 30th: First day of Clubs & Tutoring

I am thrilled to start as the new Assistant Principal of STEM & CTE at Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park. My name is Esra Solmaz, and I am truly honored to join the HSA family, where I am excited to contribute to our students’ bright futures.

Before stepping into this leadership role, I spent twelve years as an educator, teaching middle school for eight years and high school for four years. During that time, I had the privilege of teaching a wide range of subjects, including General Science, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Environmental Sustainability, and Scientific Research. My passion for science and education has driven me to inspire and guide students, helping them unlock their full potential.

I will lead all STEM-related events, project-based learning, and the new Career Technical Education (CTE) initiative this year. CTE is an exciting new program that will allow our students to explore careers and gain essential skills while still in high school.

I look forward to working closely with our dedicated staff, supportive community, and, most importantly, our amazing students. Together, we will continue to nurture a learning environment that fosters curiosity, innovation, and academic excellence.

Thank you for welcoming me to the HSA family. I am eager to contribute to our shared mission of preparing students for success in college, careers, and beyond.