News & Events

We're excited to welcome a powerful new exhibit to the TCS Library: The Crown Project , created by TCS parent and artist Stacey Grieff. This vibrant collection of stylized portraits celebrates the beauty, individuality, and cultural significance of textured hair and race-based hairstyles. The exhibit also connects to learning about The CROWN Act (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act), which protects individuals from discrimination based on hair texture o

This November, TCS eighth graders traveled to 12th Street Beach as part of their student-driven documentary project. After a train ride and a bus transfer, they arrived ready to observe, question, and explore. Working in small project groups, students spread out to search for birds, capturing footage and experimenting with different angles and approaches. The experience expanded beyond birdwatching when educators from the Adler Planetarium invited students to look at the sun

While publishing parties have long been a part of our school's culture, our Middle Level has added its own layer by hosting a fall celebration dedicated to sharing student writing: Authors Night. Throughout the fall, each grade immerses itself in a specific genre. This year, sixth graders explored poetry, seventh graders studied short stories, and eighth graders crafted personal narratives as part of a deep dive into memoirs. These genre studies include reading mentor texts,

This fall, every class took part in the first adventure of our whole-school expedition, Out Our Windows - Honoring Neighborhoods Through Art & Culture. Together, we journeyed to the neighborhood of Pilsen to explore how art and culture tell stories of history, identity, and resilience. Students visited the National Museum of Mexican Art, where they experienced the Día de los Muertos exhibit. Surrounded by ofrendas - beautiful altars created to honor loved ones who have passed

Each fall, TCS students paddle out onto the waters of Thatcher Glen Pond for one of our favorite school traditions: Fall Kayaking. Every class takes part, with older students paired with their younger buddies. This year, we kicked off the season with our K/1 and 7th graders, who took to the water together to share in teamwork, discovery, and a love of nature. Thanks to our TCS staff trained with the Greater Maywood Paddling Program, our parent volunteers, and the return of ou

Our whole school went to the shores of Lake Michigan to release the trout we hatched in our fishery.