Kenwood Academy
17-Year-Old Chicago Public Schools Student Shot And Killed Near Kenwood Academy
The shooting occurred around noon Friday. The student got into an argument with people in a car, who then chased the teen into a parking lot and shot him several times, police said.
Kenwood Academy’s Attendance Boundaries Have Been The Same Since The ’60s. A State Bill May Change That
Chicago Public Schools would routinely review its schools' attendance territories under a bill awaiting Gov. JB Pritzker's signature. "I would like to see students allowed to go to school in their neighborhoods," Rep. Curtis Tarver said.
For A Full Year, This South Side Mutual Aid Group Has Fed 100+ Families In Need While Supporting Hyde Park Restaurants
Since the end of last year, nearly 100 families at Kenwood Academy and Bret Harte Elementary have received gift cards of about $50 to local restaurants and grocers.
Project To Connect Kenwood Academy Buildings, Add Cooling System To Gym Gets Key City Approval
The $9.2 million project would connect the main Kenwood Academy campus with the selective-enrollment academic center and add a heating and cooling system in the high school's gym.
Young Playwrights Festival Names Winners, Brings Their Works To The Virtual Stage Through End Of the Month
Hundreds of playwrights competed in Pegasus Theatre's 34th annual festival.
School Where Cops Were Caught On Video Dragging Student Down Stairs Votes To Keep Its Officers
Chicago schools like Marshall, Kenwood and Corliss are voting to keep cops in schools despite nationwide calls to remove officers from campuses.
Kenwood Academy Science Labs To Receive Nearly $2 Million In Renovations By Fall
The improvements are part of CPS's three-year, $75 million plan to provide "equitable access to state-of-the-art science labs" throughout the city's high schools.
Kenwood Food Project Helps High Schoolers And Struggling Local Restaurants
Linda Swift's program, through which donors buy gift cards from restaurants for Kenwood Academy students, may soon gain the backing of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club.
Want To Help Kenwood? Get Involved In Alderman’s New Advisory Council
With the debut of the Kenwood council, five of King's six planned advisory councils — representing each of the community areas she represents — are now active.
South Side’s Only Public School Lacrosse Programs Being Built At Kenwood And Urban Prep
The teams are helping to make Chicago history, sharing the role in bringing a largely-white sport to largely-Black Chicago schools.
Kenwood Academy’s Heating System Fails Again Wednesday As Frigid Temps Linger
Students in several cold classrooms were moved to the auditorium Wednesday, Kenwood officials said.
Kenwood Academy’s Heating System Fails During Chicago’s Coldest Nov. 12 Ever — But Class Goes On
A record-low temperature of 7 degrees was recorded at O'Hare Tuesday morning, around the same time a motor failed in the school's heating system.
‘Y’all Should’ve Told Me Anthony Davis Would Be Here’: Englewood’s Favorite L.A. Laker Surprises Young Ballers At Nike Rise Camp
The Englewood native returned to Chicago Friday, dishing out inspiration to South and West Side kids.
Bring Your Appetite And Dancing Shoes To The Hyde Park Food Truck Festival Saturday
Kenwood Academy students benefit from the fest, which originated in 2016.
