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News & Updates

Statement about the Breonna Taylor Verdict | Declaración sobre el veredicto de Breonna Taylor

September 25, 2020 |

Dear KPH Community, Justice was not served. Yesterday, the Kentucky Attorney General announced the verdict that the officers involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor were not criminally charged. This action—or lack thereof—is a monumental failure of our justice system. Despite recent nationwide protests against this issue, systemic racism persists. Depressingly, this type of…

Join our Local School Council (LSC)! | ¡Únase a nuestro Consejo Escolar Local (LSC)!

September 23, 2020 |

Dear KPH Parents and Community Members: The Kelvyn Park Local School Council (LSC) is currently looking for both parents and community members to join this critical school team.  The LSC plays a vital role in the  decision-making at the local school level to ensure a quality education for all of the school’s students through the…

P/SAT Test Day Procedures | Procedimientos para el día del examen de PSAT o SAT

September 21, 2020 |

Dear Parents and Students, As we start the school year unlike any we have had before, it’s critically important that we remain focused on preparing our students for success in life after graduation. You or your child has opted for your child to participate in a Fall College Board [PSAT/NMSQT or SAT with Essay] administration…

Parent Opinion: Do you prefer less classes per day? | Opinión de los padres: ¿Prefieres menos clases por día?

September 17, 2020 |

Dear KPH Parents, Chicago Public Schools has given schools the option to move to a block schedule, which means that less classes would meet per day but for a longer period of time. Start and end time would not change; it will remain 8:00am-2:50pm. In our situation, that means students would meet with their classes…

Option for 12th Graders to Take SAT on 9/23 | Opción para que los estudiantes de 12º grado tomen SAT el 9/23

September 15, 2020 |

Dear Parents and 12th Grade Students at KPH, As we begin this new school year facing unique challenges, we remain focused on providing our students with opportunities that will prepare them for success after high school. As part of that commitment, CPS will offer our 12th-grade students the opportunity to take the SAT with Essay…