Chicago Free School

05/20/2026

Shop at our first ever Chicago Free School Virtual Market! Delicious baked goods, professional services and beautiful gifts. All for a great cause! Parents have contributed their skills and 100% of all money spent goes to the school. Here are some of what you can find: Turkish tea pastries - Pet portraits - Professional online event planning consultation - Custom wood frames- Online math tutoring K-7 - Vegan cupcakes- AND MORE! Click the link in our BIO to shop the CFS Virtual Market!

05/20/2026

Shop at our first ever Chicago Free School Virtual Market! Delicious baked goods, professional services and beautiful gifts. All for a great cause! Parents have contributed their skills and 100% of all money spent goes to the school. Here are some of what you can find: Turkish tea pastries - Pet portraits - Professional online event planning consultation - Custom wood frames- Online math tutoring K-7 - Vegan cupcakes- AND MORE! Click here to shop the CFS Virtual Market!

04/27/2026

Support teachers on the forefront of democratic education!

04/14/2026

Join us for our STEAM Night this Thursday! Get ready for a night full of creativity, hands-on activities, and fun discoveries for our CFS community.

03/18/2026

Push or Pull?

03/15/2026

Take a Peek Inside Push and Pull Elective!

02/09/2026

Dear families,
Chicago Free School will be hosting Summer Camp from June 22nd – August 7th for campers ages 3 – 12. Summer camp is open to all, regardless of whether you attend CFS during the school year.

Activities include field trips, arts and crafts, park and playground play, music and dance, Fun Fridays, water play, face painting, and more!

Register at https://givebutter.com/CFSCamp26

Register before April 1st to get $25 off each week!

Camp runs Monday – Friday from 9am – 4pm, with aftercare available until 5pm.

A sliding scale discount is available. Please send your 2025 Form 1040 to [email protected] to verify eligibility and get your discount code.

For more information please contact [email protected].

12/11/2025

Please support The Chicago Free School Winter Fundraiser! For the next 7 days we have an anonymous $3000 donor match in place. This means that any donation you make up to $3000 will be doubled!
Donate Here
Since the pandemic our program continues to grow, with enrollment up and our middle school enrollment increasing every year. We are a place where young people not only dream of another way to navigate the world, but live it every day. Please show your support for our program and make a tax-deductible donation to help us reach our $15,000 goal. With all of you we can do it - Our school is a testament that another way to teach and learn is possible!

By Chicago Free School

12/10/2025

Snowy Days at Sycamore!

12/03/2025

As we welcome the winter season, we’re excited to begin our annual Winter Fundraiser; a joyful tradition that helps sustain the rich, hands-on, student-centered learning that makes our school so special.

At the Chicago Free School , students learn by doing, exploring, questioning, and collaborating. They make choices, share responsibility, and practice the skills of being thoughtful, engaged community members. Your support helps us continue to provide experiences that honor student voice and spark curiosity, both in and out of the classroom.

Please consider making a donation through the link shared here. Your generosity directly supports our students and is deeply appreciated.

By Chicago Free School