Catalyst is incredibly thankful for the commitment that all members of the Catalyst community dedicate to our mission of teaching minds and touching hearts! In observance of Thanksgiving, Catalyst Schools will be closed to scholars and staff Wednesday, November 27 through Friday November 29, 2019.
We hope that you are able to rest, relax and rejuvenate with family and friends over the Thanksgiving break!
The Catalyst Board of Directors' Academic Committee will hold a meeting on November 14, 2019 at 9:00 AM. This meeting will be held by phone 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.for conference call information. The agenda for this meeting is below:
Last weekend, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s conductor Riccardo Muti (pictured below with Catalyst team member Ms. Morgan) directed the Symphony of Oak Park and River Forest as they performed selections of Romeo and Juliet at CCR’s Kehrein Center for the Arts! The event was attended by many members of the Austin and Oak Park communities, including Alderman Chris Taliaferro and Illinois State Representative Camille Lilly. Many thanks to Maestro Muti for this incredible performance!
You are invited to a free rehearsal led by Riccardo Muti, the Conductor of Chicago Symphony Orchestra, at Catalyst Circle Rock! Conductor Muti will be directing the Symphony of Oak Park and River Forest as they perform selections of Romeo and Juliet at CCR’s Kehrein Center for the Arts on November 10, 2019 at 5:00 pm. For additional information, please contact Ed Siderewicz at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Check out an inspiring article on the incredible work of Ms. Amanda Bates and the Catalyst Maria HS team through a linked image below!
