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Greetings Families, Through my 30 plus years as an educator on the South and West Sides of Chicago, I have repeatedly heard students AND parents talk about how they are not a goo...

Hello AIM Family, March is here and somehow Spring Break (March 23–27) is already around the corner! This time of year moves quickly, filled with milestones, performances, decis...

Fresh off the press, our January-February Newsletter is here. Check out this recap of what happened at AIM during the end of 2025 and entering 2026. This newsletter highlights ...

We’re proud to recognize Rihanna Linyard , one of our incredibly talented students and artists! Rihanna was recently selected to paint cleats for the Chicago Bears ' My...

We are in the final quarter of the school year, and the second class of graduating seniors at Art In Motion (AIM) is eagerly preparing to step into their next chapter. Aarion ...

Fresh off the press, our December Newsletter is here. Check out this recap of what happened at AIM during the month of November, as well as what's to come before the holiday break...

Our newest campus newsletter has officially landed in inboxes, and it’s packed with highlights from across our campuses throughout October! From Homecoming festivities and excitin...

Are you still looking for the right school family for your child? Please join us for our Virtual Open House Wednesday, November 12th at 5pm ! Meet school leaders and staff - lear...

Students and staff showed up in full spirit for this year’s Homecoming themed days! From country western wear to BBQ Dads vs. Soccer Moms, pajama day, Zombies vs. Vampires, and of...

Art in Motion is thrilled to welcome back Principal Dion Steele , a visionary educator and creative force with over 30 years in education. As he settles into his new role, Stee...

Are you still looking for the right school family for your child? Please join us for an Open House Saturday, November 1st at 12pm ! Meet school leaders, parents, students and sta...

This is Part II in a three-part blog series exploring how Distinctive Schools is approaching artificial intelligence (AI) in education. From building custom tools to supporting s...

May is Mental Health Awareness month. At Distinctive Schools, we believe in fostering a culture where open, compassionate conversations about mental health are encouraged and are ...

April is Stress Awareness Month—a reminder to prioritize mental well-being. With academic and daily demands, Distinctive Schools students and families should take intentional mome...

No two Distinctive Schools Assistant Principals are exactly alike, but they all share a deep commitment to ignite teacher leadership and champion student excellence. As we prepa...

This is Part I in a three-part blog series exploring how Distinctive Schools is approaching artificial intelligence (AI) in education. From building custom tools to supporting st...

International Social Emotional Learning Day on March 10th is a way to celebrate the way SEL is “Uplifting Hearts, Connecting Minds.” Studies show SEL reduces stress and promotes...

Every year, Distinctive Schools administers federally-required state assessments that help us gauge how our students are growing academically compared to their peers across the st...

Chicago, IL – February 18, 2025 – Distinctive Schools is excited to announce the appointment of Mary Beck as its new President, effective February 10, 2025. Beck, a longtime edu...

At Distinctive Schools, we believe strongly in the power of student voice – insight shared directly from our students is invaluable to us. Our Learner Advisory embodies this pr...