Everything You Need to Know About Returning Back to School

Get Ready: First Day is Aug 21st

Don't miss out on any of the important information you need for your first day of school

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This Month @Darwin

Happening This Week:

Thursday, August 17th @ 12pm

Back to School Bash

Thursday, August 17th @ 4pm

Pre K & Kinder Orientation

Later This Month:

Monday, August 21st

First Day of School

Thursday, August 24th

Van Clinic

Monday, August 28th

First Day of After School

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After School: Pre-K thru 8th Grade Options

Over the summer, we were notified by Columbia College After School Program, that they will no longer be able to continue offering their after-school programs as they have decided to dissolve their programs with all Chicago Public Schools. While this news comes as a disappointment, rest assured that Chicago Public Schools and Darwin Elementary are committed to ensuring that high-quality after-school programs for our students during this academic year.

As of now we are slated to have 20 after school programs for the fall. Information on programs are listed below.

Click Here to learn More about Columbia College Dissolving their Programming

We are so excited to begin Kinder thru 8th Grade after-school programs on Monday, August 28.

Please fill out our survey to let us know which programs you are interested in your child attending!

Contact Mr. Butterfield (mbutterfield@cps.edu) if you have any questions.

Fill Out Our Interest Form Here

Music House has been providing after-school arts enrichment at Darwin for the last 5 years for our PreK-2nd grade families. We are excited to provide Violin, Pre-Violin, Foundations of Dance and Movement, Musical Theater, and Arts & Crafts to our PreK, K, 1st, and 2nd grade students in need of after-care.

First day of Classes is Monday, August 21st!

Back to School Information: Events

Parent Volunteers Needed for Back to School Bash:

August 17th 11am to 4pm

🎉 Join us on Aug 17 for a Back-to-School Bash! Help make this day unforgettable by volunteering at activity stations – jump houses, games, food, and more. Your support brings smiles and builds community. Fill out our volunteer form below to sign up! 🤝🎈

Click Here to Sign-Up to Support!!!