On October 9, 2008, Arne Duncan, CPS Chief, announced that Alcott's High School for the Humanities, a college-prep program, is set to begin in 2009.

Alcott's teachers are posting their modest "wish lists" on-line.

Thank you everyone for supporting Friends of Alcott!

We are proud to report that we received in pledges:

$150,715!

More details to come.