Friends of Peirce

05/28/2026

Volunteer at Midsommarfest: This is one of our favorite traditions and one of the most fun ways to support Peirce!

Sign up for a shift at the FOP beverage booth, where you’ll work alongside fellow parents, meet new families, and be right in the middle of the Midsommarfest energy – a great way to kick off Chicago’s street fest season while giving back to our school.

Bonus: it’s a surprisingly great way to catch up with friends and feel part of the community.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0545A4AD22ABFF2-64103829-fopbeer 🍻

Come support Friends of Peirce by volunteering as a Beverage Booth volunteer at Andersonville's Midsommarfest on June 14, 2026. Beverage booth volunteering is a ton of fun and a portion of the funds raised will be donated back to Friends of Peirce! A free t-shirt is typically included. This is a 21+...

05/18/2026

There's still time to register for the workshop led by ONE Northside -"Budgets as Moral Documents" - where we will dig into how school funding actually works, including the disparities across our city and state, and how we can push for greater equity at Peirce and beyond.

Grab your spot via this registration link: bit.ly/peircebudgetsRSVP

Details: THIS Thursday, May 21, 5:30–8:30pm at Helen C. Peirce School Of International Studies

Dinner and childcare (by Wellness4Everyone) will be provided!

Join Friends of Peirce for this ONE Northside-led workshop on Thursday, May 21st from 5:30-8:30pm to learn about the inequities in school funding and how budgets serve as a moral document about our city, state, and local school priorities. This community-building workshop will help curious parents d...

05/12/2026

Giveback Alert! Peirce Chicago Cubs Game Night ⚾

Kick off summer break with Friends of Peirce at Wrigley Field! Join us for a special Chicago Cubs giveback game on Friday, June 5—the first day of summer break.

🕐 1:20 p.m. game
⚾ Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants
🎟 Tickets for the Peirce giveback will be available starting NOW - here's the link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/26CHC0605Peirce

Be sure to grab your tickets through the giveback link above so a portion of each ticket sold supports Friends of Peirce.

Save the date and plan to celebrate the start of summer with our Peirce community!

04/28/2026

🌈 Celebrate Pride with Friends of Peirce 🌈

Show your pride and support the Helen C. Peirce School Of International Studies community with our new Pride Month swag and apparel—designed to celebrate inclusion, belonging, and who we are together.

All proceeds support Friends of Peirce and help fund programs that benefit Peirce education and programming for all students.

🗓 Order by May 14 to receive your items in time for Pride Month (starting June 1)!

👕 Multiple styles & sizes
📦 Delivered straight to you

Shop here 👉 https://www.bonfire.com/peirce-pride/?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=campaign_page&utm_campaign=peirce-pride&utm_content=default

Thank you for supporting Peirce and celebrating Pride with us 💙

04/24/2026

⏰⚽ Happening TOMORROW! ⚽⏰

There’s still time to join Friends of Peirce at the Chicago Red Stars giveback game April 25 @ 5:30pm — and tickets are still available!

When you purchase tickets through the link below, a portion of every ticket sold goes directly back to Friends of Peirce, supporting programs and opportunities at Peirce School.

🎟️ Grab your tickets today and come cheer with us tomorrow:
👉 https://www.gofevo.com/event/Friendspeirce2

It’s a fun, easy way to support programming and education at Peirce — hope to see lots of familiar faces in the stands!

4/25/26 @ 5:30 PM - Friends of Peirce x Chicago Stars FC

04/17/2026

⚽💙 Friends of Peirce is headed to the Chicago Red Stars!

We’re excited to partner with the for a special giveback event. When you purchase tickets using the link below, a portion of every ticket sold goes directly back to , supporting programs and opportunities for students and staff at Peirce School.

🎟️ Get your tickets here to make sure your purchase gives back at this link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Friendspeirce2

Join us for a great game — and an even greater cause!

04/09/2026

Join us this Friday April 10 at 8:30am at the for this months Coffee + Community. A chance to connect, enjoy some yummy (free!) coffee, and catch up on what’s happening in the community. Hope to see you there!

04/02/2026

CPS Friends and Families - Looking for something fun to do with the kids on this upcoming day off of school? We’ve got you covered!

Give Back to Friends of Peirce and join fellow Helen C. Peirce School Of International Studies and other CPS families for a day of climbing and fun at ClimbZone this Friday!

Visit anytime between 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM—it’s a perfect way to keep the kids active and entertained while also supporting a great cause.

Be sure to mention Peirce School at the cashier, and 20% of proceeds will go back to Friends of Peirce, helping fund programs and opportunities for our school community. Bring a friend, make a playdate out of it, and come climb for a cause!

03/17/2026

I scream, you scream, we all scream for !!! Stop by tomorrow, Wednesday March 18 from 3-6 pm@at the location for a sweet treat in support of A great way to get over the mid week hump!

02/24/2026

What an honor to be part of the Argyle Lunar New Year Parade this weekend!
Peirce was thrilled to have a float in this vibrant celebration of the Lunar New Year and the rich cultural traditions that shape our Uptown community.
Moments like this remind us how lucky we are to learn and grow together. ❤️