Catalyst Maria Back-to-School Festival 8.25.18
Please join the Catalyst Maria school community for their Back to School Festival 2018 on Saturday August 25, 2018!
Catalyst Maria HS scholar Christopher A. continues incredible research!
Catalyst Maria High School scholar Christopher A. (Class of 2019) spent this summer working with UChicago and UIC on laboratory research on prostate cancer. The focus of this research was centered on the disparities between African-American and European-American males and prostrate cancer based on vitamin D deficiency. Christopher (pictured below) worked very hard this summer and presented gave a formal presentation on the research this week- we are so proud of him!
Catalyst Finance Committee Meeting- 7/25/18
The Catalyst Board of Directors' Finance Committee will hold a meeting to review the proposed FY19 budget on July 25, 2018 at 10:00 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 Finance Committee will review and vote on recommendation to proceed with proposed FY19 budget or provide adjustments.
Catalyst Board of Directors' Meetings SY18-19
The Catalyst Board of Directors' will hold meetings for the 2018-2019 school year at the times and dates below. All Catalyst Board meetings are open to the public and an agenda will be posted at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting on the Catalyst website and at both Catalyst campuses in accordance with the Open Meetings Act.
September 17, 2018- Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School
3:00-6:00
5608 W. Washington Blvd.
Chicago, IL, 60644
November 19, 2018- Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School
3:00-5:30
5608 W. Washington Blvd.
Chicago, IL, 60644
February 25, 2019- Catalyst Maria Charter School
3:00-5:30
6727 S. California Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60629
May 20, 2019- Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School
3:00-5:30
5608 W. Washington Blvd.
Chicago, IL, 60644
Catalyst Maria and MKC partner with The Trotter Project
Top Chef Junior finalist Rahanna Bisseret Martinez and Anne Trotter (pictured below), sister of the late, world-famous chef Charlie Trotter visited Catalyst Maria’s on-campus partner Maria Kaupas Center (MKC) this morning! Twenty-five scholars in grades 8-11 were selected to participate in the 2018 Culinary Summer Camp, sponsored by The Trotter Project. The camp will be held at the MKC July 9-13, 2018, during which participating scholars will learn the basics of culinary arts and hospitality from a professional chef! Many thanks to The Trotter Project for their support of the MKC, Catalyst, and the Chicago Lawn community!
