All members of our school community are invited to attend and participate in Catalyst Schools' Wellness Committee meetings. The committee meets annually each year to review our current policy and discuss any updates or policy changes. This year, the Wellness Committee will meet via conference call on December 15, 2023 at 10:45 am.  

To participate in School Wellness meetings please contact: Philip Smith – Director of Operations. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  

The Catalyst Schools Board of Directors Meeting scheduled for December 4, 2023 from 3:00-5:00 PM at Catalyst Maria Charter School has been cancelled due to lack of quorum. This meeting will be rescheduled. Please contact Catalyst’s Director of Administration Michael Kasang at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 773-897-5816 if you have any questions or would like further information.

Every Wednesday, 86 students from the Austin and North Lawndale neighborhoods meet and rehearse on stage as one Sistema Ravinia Orchestra at the Kehrein Center for the Arts at Catalyst Circle Rock.  Along with Catalyst Circle Rock, the CPS schools participating are George Rogers Clark, Frazier, and Gregory.  The other days of the week students rehearse at their own schools with teachers supported by Ravinia.  Earlier this month, 200 students and parents were treated to a performance in the KCA by scholars that have participated in this partnership for several years from Catalyst Circle Rock and George Rogers Clark. Ravinia’s *Reach*Teach*Play* and Sistema Ravinia programs are designed to educate, foster diverse audience involvement, and provide live music experiences in schools, communities, and at Ravinia.  We are grateful for the Ravinia Women’s Board and Ravinia leadership for their support of this program over the last 10 years and for the incredible partnership we have developed with CPS schools!

Catalyst is incredibly thankful for the commitment that our scholars, families, staff and partners dedicate to our mission of teaching minds and touching hearts! In observance of Thanksgiving, Catalyst Schools will be closed to scholars and staff from Monday, November 20, 2023 through Friday November 24, 2023.

We hope that you are able to rest, relax and rejuvenate with family and friends over the Thanksgiving break!   

The Catalyst Board of Directors' Parent and Community Committee will hold a meeting on November 28, 2023 at 3:15 to discuss initiatives YTD. This meeting will be held by video conference- please contact Catalyst's Director of Administration Michael Kasang at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 773-897-5816 for conference call information.

The Catalyst Board of Directors' Academic Committee will hold a meeting on November 29, 2023 at 1:00 to discuss academic progress YTD. This meeting will be held by video conference- please contact Catalyst's Director of Administration Michael Kasang at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 773-897-5816 for conference call information.

The Catalyst Board of Directors' Finance Committee will hold a meeting on November 30, 2023 at 2:00 to discuss financials YTD. This meeting will be held by video conference- please contact Catalyst's Director of Administration Michael Kasang at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 773-897-5816 for conference call information.