Midwest Academy for Gifted Education, NFP

09/20/2026

✏️ Small poets, big imaginations! Congratulations to our 8 MAGE students recognized in the Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards! 🎉

Kindergarten: Evelyn L., Emi L., Ella Z.
First grade: Yimi L., Manshu W., Shaelyn Z.
Second grade: Everly K., Caleb C.

We’re proud of EVERY MAGE poet who shared their voice! 💛 Illinois Humanities

03/19/2026

MAGE is the only school in Illinois exclusively built to grow gifted middle schoolers to their full potential — academically, socially, and emotionally. “Finding a school to provide the right level of accelerated instruction has been a game changer! My son has benefitted so much from attending MAGE. He is no longer bored in his classes and has found a community of proactive and motivated peers. While the school is small, it is growing. It's also so welcoming and the parent community is great!”
— Catherine, current 7th grade parent

MIDWEST ACADEMY for gifted education

03/07/2026

🌟 MAGE students are making waves this weekend! They're competing in the regional Science Bee, the state-wide History Fair, and the Odyssey of the Mind competition across Chicagoland. Go get 'em, team! 💪📚

03/01/2026

🌮✨ Experience Spanish Culture Through Cuisine at MAGE Spanish Class! 🍽️

🌟 **Highlights:**
- Hands-on cooking sessions
- Learn language through recipes
- Taste the flavors of culture

Let’s cook, learn, and celebrate together! 🎉

02/14/2026

MAGE celebrate the 🧧 Lunar New Year! Here we come Fire 🔥 🐎 Horse 🎉🎊🥳

02/07/2026

🎉♟️ A big thank you to all the incredible chess players from the Greater Chicagoland area who participated in the annual MAGE Chess Championship! 🏆

We had an amazing turnout, and congratulations to our MAGE
winners who took home fantastic prizes! Your skills and sportsmanship made this event unforgettable.

Stay tuned for updates on next year’s championship—let’s keep the chess community thriving!

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01/31/2026

January at MAGE School has been a blast! From the thrilling spelling bee to the lively family dance, there’s never a dull moment. 🎉 Even in the cold, our community shines bright! ❄️💃

12/23/2025

MAGE wishes everyone has a wonderful & peaceful holiday season! Celebrate
well & see you all in 2026 🎊🎉🥳

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12/23/2025

field trip to amphitheater Tarragona, Spain

12/16/2025

Congratulations, Elliot Kastengren!
We are so proud to have you representing MAGE in the ILMEA
All-State Orchestra on viola!