First day of the 2024-2025 school year!
We are incredibly excited to welcome scholars and their families to the 2026-2027 school year on August 24, 2026!
Half Day for Staff Personal Development
Faculty/Staff Professional Development – NO SCHOOL for scholars
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance - NO SCHOOL
Quarter Two Ends
Due to the continued extreme temperatures forcasted for Monday, February 2, 2015, Catalyst-Circle Rock, Catalyst Howland and Catalyst Maria will be closed to scholars and staff. Please be safe during this weather!
K-4 Assembly
5-8 Assembly
Quarter Two Perfect Attendance and Honor Roll Breakfast will be held in celebration.
Presidents’ Day - NO SCHOOL
Due to the extreme low temperatures forecasted for Thursday, February 19, 2015, Catalyst-Circle Rock, Catalyst Howland and Catalyst Maria will be CLOSED to scholars and staff. Please be safe during this weather!
“Say it Loud…I’m Rock and I’m Proud!” Renaissance Program
Quarter 3 MANDATORY Progress Report Pick-up
Quarter 3 MANDATORY Progress Report Pick-up
Dress Down Day & Pep Rally
No School - Staff/Faculty Professional Development.
Dress Down Day
Quarter Four Starts
K-4 Assembly
5-8 Assembly
Scholars and staff return from Spring Break.
Spring Classic – Renaissance Program
Quarter 4 MANDATORY Progress Report Pick-up
8th Grade CCR scholars will travel to Springfield, IL to participate in the Black Caucus "Civic Engagement Youth Day."
Quarter 4 MANDATORY Progress Report Pick-up
Dress Down Day
Catalyst partner INCS (Illinois Network of Charter Schools) will have its Lobby Day in Springfield on May 21, 2015! This event, which brings thousands of charter students, families and supporters to the Illinois State Capitol. If you are interested in the event, please contact the Director of Community Outreach/Parent Engagement at your Catalyst campus. This is a powerful event, where state legislators are able to experience the incredible work that public charter schools like Catalyst make on the lives of thousands of Illinois lives!
Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
Graduation Dates and Times for Catalyst Schools:
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!! Report Cards sent home with scholars
Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria will host Summer Session from July 6, 2015- July 31, 2015. For further information, please contact the respective school teams at the information below:
Catalyst Circle Rock- 773-945-5025
Catalyst Maria- 773-773-1770
Catalyst Schools will begin the 2015-2016 school year on August 31, 2015! Further information is available at Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria. Have a great summer and we look forward to a great start to the year in August!
Catalyst Schools will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
Catalyst Schools will be closed in observance of Columbus Day.
Due to the need to correct issues that are significantly impacting the technology infrastructure of our schools, Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria will have an emergency closure on Tuesday October 13, 2015. School will resume on Wednesday October 15, 2015. If you have questions prior to Friday afternoon when corrective work will begin, please call Catalyst Circle Rock (773) 945-5025 or Catalyst Maria at (773) 993-1770. We apologize for issues this may cause and thank you for your partnership.
Catalyst Schools will be closed in observance of Veteran's Day.
Catalyst Schools will be closed to scholars on Monday 1/4/16 for staff professional development.
Scholars return Tuesday January 5, 2016 from Winter Break.
Catalyst Schools will be closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
There will be no school for scholars on 2/5/16- this will be a staff professional development day.
Catalyst Schools will be closed in observance of President's Day.
There will be no school for scholars due to staff professional development on this date.
We are so grateful for all that our administrative professionals do at Catalyst!
Catalyst Schools will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
The last day of the 2015-2016 school year for scholars will be Friday June 17, 2016 for Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria. Catalyst staff will have professional development on Monday June 20 and Tuesday June 21, 2016 and the schools will be closed to scholars. Summer Session for applicable scholars will begin July 11, 2016.
If you have any questions, please contact the Catalyst Circle Rock Main Office at (773) 945-5025 or the Catalyst Maria Main Office at (773) 993-1770.
We are extremely excited to welcome the 2016-2017 school year at Catalyt Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria!
In observance of Labor Day, Catalyst Circle Rock, Catalyst Maria, and Catalyst administration offices will be closed.
In observance of Columbus Day, Catalyst Circle Rock, Catalyst Maria, and Catalyst administration offices will be closed.
This date is the final day of Quarter 1 of the 2016-2017 school year. Report Cards will be sent home with scholars the next week.
Due to staff professional development, there will be no school for scholars at Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria.
In observance of Veteran's Day, Catalyst Circle Rock, Catalyst Maria, and Catalyst administration offices will be closed.
Scholars return from Winter Break TUESDAY January 10, 2017. Staff have professional development on Monday January 9, 2017, and the offices of Catalyst Schools will be open.
In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Catalyst Circle Rock, Catalyst Maria, and Catalyst administration offices will be closed.
This is the final day of Quarter 2 of the 2016-2017 school year. Report Cards will be sent home with scholars the next week.
In observance of Presidents' Day, Catalyst Circle Rock, Catalyst Maria, and Catalyst administration offices will be closed.
There will be no school for scholars due to staff professional development on this date.
This is the final day of Quarter 3 of the 2016-2017 school year. Report Cards will be sent home with scholars the next week.
There will be no school for scholars on this date due to staff professional development.
In observance of Memorial Day, Catalyst Circle Rock, Catalyst Maria, and Catalyst administration offices will be closed.
Last day of the 2016-2017 school year- dismissal will be at 1:00 PM.
We are excited to welcome Catalyst scholars to the 2017-2018 school year!
Catalyst Circle Rock, Catalyst Maria, and Catalyst network offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
Catalyst Circle Rock, Catalyst Maria, and Catalyst network offices will be closed in observance of Columbus Day.
Catalyst staff will have professional development on this date. There will be no school for scholars.
Catalyst staff will have professional development on this date. There will be no school for scholars.
Catalyst staff will have professional development on this date. There will be no school for scholars.
Catalyst Circle Rock, Catalyst Maria, and Catalyst network offices will be closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Catalyst staff will have professional development on this date. There will be no school for scholars.
Catalyst Circle Rock, Catalyst Maria, and Catalyst network offices will be closed in observance of Presidents' Day.
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Catalyst staff will have professional development on this date. There will be no school for scholars.
Catalyst Circle Rock, Catalyst Maria, and Catalyst network offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
Unless emergency make-up days are necessary for the 2017-2018 school year, this will be the final day of the instructional year.
Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria Elementary School will hold Summer Session from July 9- July 27, 2018. Please contact the schools for additional information:
Catalyst Circle Rock- 773-945-5025
Catalyst Maria- 773-993-1770
First day of 2018-2019 school year.
Catalyst Circle Rock, Catalyst Maria and Catalyst administrative offices will be closed for Labor Day.
Catalyst Circle Rock, Catalyst Maria and Catalyst administrative offices will be closed for Columbus Day.
Professional development for Catalyst staff; there is no school for scholars at Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria on this date.
Catalyst Circle Rock, Catalyst Maria and Catalyst administrative offices will be closed for Veterans Day.
Professional development for Catalyst staff; there is no school for scholars at Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria on this date.
Scholars at Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria return from break on this date (Tuesday).
Catalyst Circle Rock, Catalyst Maria and Catalyst administrative offices will be closed for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. observance.
Professional development for Catalyst staff; there is no school for scholars at Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria on this date.
Catalyst Circle Rock, Catalyst Maria and Catalyst administrative offices will be closed for Presidents Day.
Professional development for Catalyst staff; there is no school for scholars at Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria on this date.
Professional development for Catalyst staff; there is no school for scholars at Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria on this date.
Scholars at Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria return from break on this date (Tuesday).
Catalyst Circle Rock, Catalyst Maria and Catalyst administrative offices will be closed for Memorial Day.
Emergency Make-Up/Snow Days if necessary
First day of 2019-2020 school year!
Labor Day- Catalyst Schools closed
Faculty/Staff Professional Development – NO SCHOOL for scholars
Columbus Day – NO SCHOOL
Faculty/Staff Professional Development – NO SCHOOL for scholars
Veterans Day- NO SCHOOL
Faculty/Staff Professional Development – NO SCHOOL for scholars
Scholars return from Winter Break
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance - NO SCHOOL
Faculty/Staff Professional Development – NO SCHOOL for scholars
Presidents’ Day - NO SCHOOL
Faculty/Staff Professional Development – NO SCHOOL for scholars
Last day of 2019-2020 school year for scholars unless emergency make-up days necessary
Catalyst will be closed to scholars and staff.
First day of 2020-2021 school year. Additional details to follow prior to start of school year.
Faculty/Staff Professional Development – NO SCHOOL for scholars
Indigenous Peoples' Day- No School
Election Day- No School
Veterans Day- No School
Faculty/Staff Professional Development – NO SCHOOL for scholars
Scholars return from Winter Break
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance - NO SCHOOL
Faculty/Staff Professional Development – NO SCHOOL for scholars
Presidents’ Day - NO SCHOOL
Faculty/Staff Professional Development – NO SCHOOL for scholars
Scholars and staff return from Spring Break
Faculty/Staff Professional Development – NO SCHOOL for scholars
Catalyst Schools CLOSED
Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
Last day of 2020-2021 school year for scholars unless emergency make-up days necessary
First day of 2021-2022 school year!
Labor Day- Catalyst Schools closed
Staff Professional Development –NO SCHOOL for scholars
Indigenous Peoples’Day
Staff Professional Development –NO SCHOOL for scholars
Staff Professional Development –NO SCHOOL for scholars
Scholars return from Winter Break
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance- No school
Staff Professional Development –NO SCHOOL for scholars
Presidents’ Day - NO SCHOOL
No school for scholars or staff.
Scholars and staff return from Spring Break
Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
Last instructional day of 2021-2022 school year for scholars unless emergency make-up days necessary
In observance of Juneteenth, Catalyst Schools will be closed to scholars and staff.
Catalyst welcomes scholars to the 2022-2023 school year at Catalyst Circle Rock and Catalyst Maria!!
Catalyst Schools will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
Faculty/Staff Professional Development – NO SCHOOL for scholars
Catalyst Schools will be closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Faculty/Staff Professional Development – NO SCHOOL for scholars
General Election Day- Catalyst Schools Closed
Faculty/Staff Professional Development – NO SCHOOL for scholars
Faculty/Staff Professional Development – NO SCHOOL for scholars
Presidents’ Day - NO SCHOOL
Scholars return from Spring Break
Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
Catalyst Schools will be closed Monday June 19, 2023 for Juneteenth.
First day of the 2023-2024 school year!
Labor Day- Catalyst Schools closed
Faculty/Staff Professional Development – NO SCHOOL for scholars
Indigenous Peoples’ Day – NO SCHOOL
Faculty/Staff Professional Development – NO SCHOOL for scholars
No School- Catalyst Schools Closed
Veterans Day Observance - NO SCHOOL
Last day prior to Winter Break for students and staff
Faculty/Staff Professional Development – NO SCHOOL for scholars
Scholars return from Winter Break
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance- No school
Faculty/Staff Professional Development – NO SCHOOL for scholars
Presidents’ Day - NO SCHOOL
Scholars and staff return from Spring Break
No School- Catalyst Schools Closed
Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
Last day of 2023-2024 school year for scholars unless emergency make-up days necessary
Juneteenth- Catalyst Schools closed
Labor Day- Catalyst Schools closed
Faculty/Staff Professional Development – NO SCHOOL for scholars
Indigenous Peoples’ Day – NO SCHOOL
No school
Election Day Observance - NO SCHOOL
Faculty/Staff Professional Development – NO SCHOOL for scholars
Scholars return from Winter Break
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance - NO SCHOOL
Catalyst Schools will be closed for all classes and before/after-school activities on Tuesday 1/21/2025 due to weather. The schools will also be closed on Monday January 20, 2025 in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance. Please stay safe in the winter weather!
Faculty/Staff Professional Development – NO SCHOOL for scholars
Presidents’ Day - NO SCHOOL
Scholars and staff return from Spring Break
No School- Catalyst Schools Closed
Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
Catalyst Schools closed in observance of Juneteenth.
First day of 2025-2026 School Year!
Labor Day-NO SCHOOL
Faculty/Staff Professional Development – NO SCHOOL for scholars
Indigenous Peoples’Day–NO SCHOOL
Catalyst Schools closed.
Veteran’s Day Observance - NO SCHOOL
Faculty/Staff Professional Development – NO SCHOOL for scholars
Scholars return from Winter Break
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance-NO SCHOOL
Presidents’ Day-NO SCHOOL
Faculty/Staff Professional Development – NO SCHOOL for scholars
Scholars return from Spring Break.
Faculty/Staff Professional Development – NO SCHOOL for scholars
Memorial Day-NO SCHOOL
Last day of 2025-2026 school year for scholars unless emergency make-up days necessary
Juneteenth- Catalyst Schools Closed
Labor Day-NO SCHOOL
Faculty/Staff Professional Development – NO SCHOOL for scholars
Indigenous Peoples’ Day – NO SCHOOL
No School
No School-Election Day