News and events for Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood
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We are so proud to celebrate our amazing K–2 Hawks of the Month!

Each month, these special students are selected for demonstrating good behavior, making positive choices, and serving as outstanding role models within our school community.

Our Hawks of the Month are celebrated in a special way! Each student receives a medal and certificate and gets to enjoy a fun pizza party with the principal as a celebration of their hard work, positive character, and dedication to being the best Hawk they can be.

We love recognizing our little Hawks who show kindness, responsibility, respect, and leadership each and every day. It brings us so much joy to shine a spotlight on our youngest students and celebrate the wonderful qualities they bring to our school community.

A very special thank you to Ms. Gabby for all of her hard work and dedication in recognizing and celebrating our Baby Hawks each month! Her efforts help make this recognition so meaningful and ens



Congratulations to all of our Hawks of the Month! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to continue celebrating our amazing students throughout the school year!
Explore and discover top K-8 education in the McKinley Park neighborhood at Namaste Charter School. We welcome you to one of our upcoming open houses, as well as to set up a personal tour of the school. Learn more and sign up at https://namastecharterschool.org
Recess Is Part of Learning🤸🏻‍♀️

At Namaste, recess is more than a break in the school day. It’s an opportunity for scholars to move, play, connect, and recharge.

Through active play and time spent with one another, students build important skills beyond the classroom — practicing communication, cooperation, problem-solving, and learning how to be part of a community.

It’s all part of educating children from the inside out. 🌱

Learn more and schedule a tour of the school at https://namastecharterschool.org/
Horizon Science Academy is again a top school!

The Illinois Network of Charter Schools (INCS) is thrilled to see charter public schools at the top of recent school ranking lists. Chicago Magazine's recent Best Chicago High Schools list features 19 charter campuses in their top 50 schools:

ACE
Amandla
Chicago International Charter Schools
Chicago Math and Science Academy
Horizon Science Academy
Intrinsic Schools
Noble Schools
University of Chicago Charter Schools
Urban Prep

When comparing schools with similar admissions models, charters hold 16 of the 20 high-ranked spots. This data is especially noteworthy when considering student growth accounts for 35% of the weighted measures, recognising schools not simply for where students begin, but for how much they learn and grow in the classroom.

Chicago isn't the only one noticing these top performers. In the recently released Best High Schools in Chicago Public School District, U.S. News & World Report included dozens of charter public schools in their rankings.

When comparing open-enrollment high schools, charters account for 30 of the top 50 ranked Chicago public high schools.



Chicago charter schools also continue to educate higher percentages of students of color and students from low-income families while receiving only about 83% of the funding provided to CPS district-operated schools.

These rankings offer another powerful reminder of what charter students and educators are accomplishing, and what could be possible with truly equitable funding.

"These results reinforce something our community sees every day: Chicago charter schools are delivering strong academic opportunities and outcomes for students across the city," said INCS President Andrew Broy.

"It's even more impressive that schools can do so in spite of budget constraints and bureaucratic challenges."

Chicago charter schools educate nearly 55,000 students across the city, 98.7% of whom are students of color and 86% of whom qualify for free or reduced lunch. One out of every four high school students enrolled in Chicago Public Schools attends a charter and one out of every 10 elementary students attends a charter.
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🎨 Exciting News for HSA McKinley Park! 🎭🎶
We are proud to announce that Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park has received a $19,565 Creative Learning – 2027 grant from the Illinois Arts Council!
This funding will help us expand meaningful arts-learning experiences, encourage creative expression, and provide our students with additional opportunities to learn, grow, and shine through the arts.
We are grateful for this important public investment in arts education and look forward to sharing the creative programs and student experiences made possible through this support.
Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Illinois Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts National Endowment for the Arts
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A walk can be more than just a walk. 🌿

It can be a chance to move.
A chance to explore.
A chance to connect.
A chance to stop and reflect.

During PE, our scholars make wellness part of their school day through weekly walks and time spent outdoors.

Growing with purpose, one step at a time. Learn more at https://namastecharterschool.org.
STEM education builds opportunity for future success, and it's one of big subjects at Horizon Science Academy - McKinley Park High. Connect with our award-winning school in a newly renovated campus in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood, serving 9th through 12th graders from across the city. Learn more at https://hs.hsamckinley.org/apps/pages/stem
Our Back-to-School Kickoff was filled with community, joy, and optimism — a wonderful reminder of what makes the Namaste community so special! 💙

As we build on our momentum, we remain committed to belonging, health, and safety for every student, family, and staff member.

Here’s to a joyful, connected, and successful school year ahead!
That’s the Namaste Way! Connect with our school at https://namastecharterschool.org/
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Have you ever wanted to check out Horizon Science Academy Elementary in Chicago's McKinley Park neighbourhood? We'd welcome you at one of our school tours, which let you view our school, meet our caring teachers and staff, and learn about the award-winning education we offer for young people: K-8 at McKinley Park elementary, and 9th through 12th grades at McKinley Park high. Book a tour with us today at https://calendar.app.google/J86U9R72yXDt9cXu6
Did you know Namaste Charter School has been outperforming nearby schools through a years-long trajectory of improvement, according to the assessment of the Illinois State Board of Education? Connect with Namaste at https://namastecharterschool.org/ to discover the leading education we can offer your child.
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