CICS ChicagoQuest

Public charter school in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, focused on connected learning!

[CICS ChicagoQuest @chicagoquest]

I wish all of you peace and joy as you enter the next phase of your journey.

With gratitude, respect, love and light,
Mrs. Zataya Shackelford-Walter
Former principal of the best high school community in the city of Chicago

[Meridian Charter Schools @meridianchicago]

Happy graduation to Wrightwood students!

[CICS ChicagoQuest @chicagoquest]

This morning, our students and staff participated in a Juneteenth Day townhall. What is a celebration that you do with your community for Juneteenth? #juneteenth #community #cqwarriors @civitasedpartners @cics_schools

[CICS ChicagoQuest @chicagoquest]

Congratulations to our Class of 2021 Warrior Graduates! We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see what your future impacts are on this world!

[Meridian Charter Schools @meridianchicago]

We are thrilled to welcome Torry Bennett-Davis as the new CEO of Civitas! Torry served as the @CicsNorthtown principal before taking this role, and we know she will achieve her goal of ensuring that each Civitas school is preparing our students for success. Welcome, Torry!

[Meridian Charter Schools @meridianchicago]

.@CCIEChicago and @chicagoquest student Mang Niant hosted a Joy to Joy “Acts of Kindness” pop-up event in which she handed out free flowers to the people of Chicago. Check out the footage of her initiative here:
https://t.co/L9WRJc71O1.

[Meridian Charter Schools @meridianchicago]

CCIE students, led by Ms. Baker and Ms. Curry-Neal, know that passion drives success. For their annual Pitchapalooza they created and pitched projects based on their passions that they believe could positively impact their communities. See more here: https://t.co/y3hB8bHdrJ

[Meridian Charter Schools @meridianchicago]

Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! We are so lucky to have such incredible teachers at Civitas who go above and beyond for their students.
Comment below with a story of how a teacher has changed your life.

[Meridian Charter Schools @meridianchicago]

Happy #EarthDay! What are you doing to celebrate and keep our planet safe and clean?

[CICS ChicagoQuest @chicagoquest]

Interested in attending an HBCU? Reserve your spot today for the 2021 Virtual HBCU College Fair occuring Saturday, April 17th, from 10AM-12PM CST here:
https://t.co/gei8OR3wE8

[Meridian Charter Schools @meridianchicago]

Zataya Shackelford-Walter, principal of @chicagoquest, leads a team that creates a school community where students are engaged, challenged and empowered to transform their communities and the world.

[CICS ChicagoQuest @chicagoquest]

Explore ways to earn college credit while in high school or prepare for college success at City Colleges of Chicago’s Virtual Open House, April 12 – 17. Learn more and register at https://t.co/5IgOOuA5TD. #keeplearning @ChiCityColleges

[CICS ChicagoQuest @chicagoquest]

#GoWarriors The following students have been recognized for their positive classroom contributions & energy. Keep up the fantastic work!

[CICS ChicagoQuest @chicagoquest]

Free money for college? That’s sweet! File your FAFSA or, if eligible, Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid. Need Assistance? Join College Seminar Office Hours during 6th period on B-Days! #RocktheFAFSA #RocktheFAFSAIL

[CICS ChicagoQuest @chicagoquest]

@CICS_schools’ student spotlight highlights our very own senior Walisha Brown! Read about her journey here: https://t.co/CvYGd7rkuN @civitasschools @CivitasEd #proud #seniors2021

[CICS ChicagoQuest @chicagoquest]

This year we’ve implemented #projectbasedlearning to guide our students in becoming navigators of the future, allowing them to creatively think, problem solve, and innovate solutions to real-world, everyday issues! @civitasschools @CICS_schools

[Meridian Charter Schools @meridianchicago]

Today and every day we want to celebrate our students for being navigators of the future. We’re so proud of you! #CICSGraduateAim @ellisonlions @CICSNorthtown @chicagoquest @CICS_schools

[CICS ChicagoQuest @chicagoquest]

Happy Int’l Day of Women and Girls in Science! We are spotlighting our very own Ms. Tenille Wright who was a research scientist before becoming our Chemistry & Biology teacher. Have you had a female science teacher inspire you to go into STEM? #womeninscience @CICS_schools

[CICS ChicagoQuest @chicagoquest]

This year, our advisories are reading "Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You" by @DrIbram and @JasonReynolds83 to learn about the history of racism and how to be anti-racist activists in our communities. What are you currently reading to honor #BlackHistoryMonth @CICS_schools

[CICS ChicagoQuest @chicagoquest]

Today, our staff spotlight is Taquia Hylton, Principal at @CICSRalphEllison. Your unwavering commitment to CICS students is inspirational and we look forward to seeing how you maintain a strong school culture.
Learn more about her focus this year at https://t.co/nbyQLeysRv.